Towing with the FR-S

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by tobkin

As an update, I've logged about 9,000 miles towing about 1500lbs with the FR-S and had no problems. I was doing cross country trips from Miami to San Francisco and back with my sport bike and other stuff. Total mileage is now 76,000 on the car.

People still look at me funny towing a 5x8 trailer packed with dirt bikes but the car actually has plenty of power for lighter loads, even in places like the Sierra Nevada or Rockies at high altitude.

There are a couple of other guys that tow and to the best of my knowledge they have never had issues either.

[Braces]

Originally Posted by tobkin

As an update, I've logged about 9,000 miles towing about 1500lbs with the FR-S and had no problems. I was doing cross country trips from Miami to San Francisco and back with my sport bike and other stuff. Total mileage is now 76,000 on the car.

People still look at me funny towing a 5x8 trailer packed with dirt bikes but the car actually has plenty of power for lighter loads, even in places like the Sierra Nevada or Rockies at high altitude.

Sounds like a memorable drive. Nice that everything worked out well.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

There are a couple of other guys that tow and to the best of my knowledge they have never had issues either.

Yet.

[bhmax]

I've towed with an Integra, Mazda3, Evo, WRX. I'd have no trouble deciding to tow with this car if I needed to.

[Dake]

Doesn't the Canadian owner's manual have a section on towing?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dake

Doesn't the Canadian owner's manual have a section on towing?

Yes
It reads : Don't.

[mazeroni]

Pictures?
Fuel Economy?
How was acceleration? Could you hold 6th on the highway?

[Ashikabi]

Someone sells a hitch setup that attached to the rear tow hook points... don't remember who though... much classier than an under carriage hitch

[jawn]

@Hyper4mance2k towed a trailer cross-country.

[kch]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Someone sells a hitch setup that attached to the rear tow hook points... don't remember who though... much classier than an under carriage hitch

Slambert. http://www.slambertperformance.com/shop/twin-hitch

[pushrod]

Originally Posted by tobkin

As an update, I've logged about 9,000 miles towing about 1500lbs with the FR-S and had no problems.

That is too much for this car. I tow <800lb without reservation, but the strain being put on the driveline with 1500lbs extra would be significant.

You are getting away with it. Others may not.

[Dake]

And the reality is, 9k miles isn't much. It's fine now, but where will it be down the road compared to a non-tow vehicle?

[fx1mark]

My Honda accord is rated at 1000 lbs towing. I wouldn't go over that. I made a towhook hitch just so I can drive my fr-s to the lake and be able to put my jetski in the water.

[tobkin]

Originally Posted by mazeroni

Pictures?
Fuel Economy?
How was acceleration? Could you hold 6th on the highway?

Don't have pics on hand. With 1000lbs I would get about 26-28 at 65mph. 6th gear is fine unless you're in the mountains. Sometimes would have to drop to 5th or 4th.

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