Are there any trailer hitch options yet - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

xjohnx · 03-01-2013, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

Thank you for the tip. I don't think this bag is designed to carry a tire with wheel. Do you know whether it is strong enough for this use? IKEA is not known for quality and I'm afraid the bag will rip with some use.

The post i got those pics from says there is a handles that gives no signs of struggle with 50+ lbs in the bags.

Xdragonxb0i · 03-01-2013, 09:55 PM

Waiting on a DIY, I want to haul my 12ft jon boat lol

I seen some but they are custom and need to be able to weld

Scooby South · 03-03-2013, 09:46 AM

have tire bags already.. like I say we test the theory of hauling all the stuff to the track.. soon..

.. just looking for options... and to the naysayers: not your car. don't worry about it..

Bill

xwd · 03-03-2013, 10:04 AM

I just test fit the four 245/40/17 Hoosiers with a jack and there was a bit of room leftover, but a trailer would definitely be nice.

I've used the ikea bags before, i think they are 25.5x25.5x9, but seem a little larger than that. They are strong enough and cheap, I bought 8 of them last time I was there. They are also good for storing stuff in paddock as well since the are mostly waterproof and easy to pack.

Scooby South · 03-03-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

I just test fit the four 245/40/17 Hoosiers with a jack and there was a bit of room leftover, but a trailer would definitely be nice.

I've used the ikea bags before, i think they are 25.5x25.5x9, but seem a little larger than that. They are strong enough and cheap, I bought 8 of them last time I was there. They are also good for storing stuff in paddock as well since the are mostly waterproof and easy to pack.

How did you load them??? were they mostly in the backseat, with all the other stuff in the trunk???

Bill

GTB/ZR-1 · 03-03-2013, 05:39 PM

Wondering if Tire Tail will come out w/ one for the car (if they're still around).

One of the many advantages of an ST car is no more trailering my car to events for now!

ultra · 05-04-2013, 08:00 AM

I'd like to be able to tow a kart on a trailer....not so heavy but no way that thing's fitting in my hatch.

Any clue how a trailer hitch for a small trailer woukd mount to our cars? Bolt on possible or would we have to get a braket welded up?

kask2_6.0 · 05-04-2013, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra

I'd like to be able to tow a kart on a trailer....not so heavy but no way that thing's fitting in my hatch.

Any clue how a trailer hitch for a small trailer woukd mount to our cars? Bolt on possible or would we have to get a braket welded up?

A bolted hitch is definitely an option. I've been thinking of how I want to do it this past week. Will be pulling the bumper off today and taking some measurements. I'll have some cad to post later tonight

kask2_6.0 · 05-05-2013, 08:35 PM

Hopefully I don't get banned for aiding in the design of "illegal substances" lol

Anyways, here is what I came up with. The receiver could either replace the crash beam or sandwich between that and the chassis. Would be completely invisible when not towing and would be completely reversible. This is very similar to the flyin miata design.

I'll be making myself one and if you guys are interested in doing the same I'd be willing to supply the CAD drawings.

Isometric view:

Rear view:

Would be bolted in at this flange:

GTB/ZR-1 · 05-05-2013, 09:02 PM

^^^

Very interesting... Curious to see how it turns out.

Also, I'm wondering if a Tire Tail from a Miata will work on our cars?

Looking for a way to not have to get my truck & trailer out, when a simpler solution may exist.

bcj · 05-06-2013, 12:30 AM

Interesting. How would the ball mount to that? Looks like the center is pointed at the floor.
Poking a hole in the center triangle thingy would be a plus

kask2_6.0 · 05-06-2013, 08:57 PM

That hitch would use something like this:

Deslock · 05-07-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

Hopefully I don't get banned for aiding in the design of "illegal substances" lol

Anyways, here is what I came up with. The receiver could either replace the crash beam or sandwich between that and the chassis. Would be completely invisible when not towing and would be completely reversible. This is very similar to the flyin miata design.

I'll be making myself one and if you guys are interested in doing the same I'd be willing to supply the CAD drawings.

Wow, that looks great. How much tongue weight do you think something like that will handle? I'd use it with a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012SBVSY/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Yakima DoubleDown rack[/ame] plus 2 or 3 bikes on (only around 100-130 pounds, so probably not an issue).

As far as safety goes, I'm assuming it'd be fine to sandwich it between the chassis and crash beam, but any concerns over removing the crash beam? (that sounds iffy)

ATL BRZ · 05-07-2013, 09:03 AM

A couple days ago I saw a pic floating around of the silver FR-S @FT-86 SpeedFactory One Lap of America build with a fabbed up hitch on the back of it holding up a couple tires.

I can't find it now, of course.

EDIT: Found it

03-01-2013, 09:55 PM	#30
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03-03-2013, 05:39 PM	#34
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05-04-2013, 08:00 AM	#35
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd like to be able to tow a kart on a trailer....not so heavy but no way that thing's fitting in my hatch. Any clue how a trailer hitch for a small trailer woukd mount to our cars? Bolt on possible or would we have to get a braket welded up? __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

05-05-2013, 09:02 PM	#38
GTB/ZR-1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ in WRB--let's mod!!! Location: Central, FL Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 449 Times in 262 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^^ Very interesting... Curious to see how it turns out. Also, I'm wondering if a Tire Tail from a Miata will work on our cars? Looking for a way to not have to get my truck & trailer out, when a simpler solution may exist. __________________ * ‘23 Corolla GR—AutoX/DE toy * '13 Toyobaru P&L Turbo WRB BRZ SCCA XS-A build starting. SOLD * '22 Z51 Vette--sold. * '09 Nissan GT-R--gone, but not forgotten... 10.63 @ 131+ on streeties. * '90 ZR-1 11.0 @ 130.2 & 11.2 @ 132.4 sprayed 120 shot.

05-07-2013, 09:03 AM	#42
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	A couple days ago I saw a pic floating around of the silver FR-S @FT-86 SpeedFactory One Lap of America build with a fabbed up hitch on the back of it holding up a couple tires. I can't find it now, of course. EDIT: Found it __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________

03-03-2013, 10:04 AM	#32
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 860 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just test fit the four 245/40/17 Hoosiers with a jack and there was a bit of room leftover, but a trailer would definitely be nice. I've used the ikea bags before, i think they are 25.5x25.5x9, but seem a little larger than that. They are strong enough and cheap, I bought 8 of them last time I was there. They are also good for storing stuff in paddock as well since the are mostly waterproof and easy to pack.

05-05-2013, 08:35 PM	#37
kask2_6.0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 721 Thanks: 228 Thanked 505 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hopefully I don't get banned for aiding in the design of "illegal substances" lol Anyways, here is what I came up with. The receiver could either replace the crash beam or sandwich between that and the chassis. Would be completely invisible when not towing and would be completely reversible. This is very similar to the flyin miata design. I'll be making myself one and if you guys are interested in doing the same I'd be willing to supply the CAD drawings. Isometric view: Rear view: Would be bolted in at this flange:

05-06-2013, 08:57 PM	#40
kask2_6.0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 721 Thanks: 228 Thanked 505 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	That hitch would use something like this:

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