Are there any trailer hitch options yet - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 05-07-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

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.

We are testing this on One Lap and will be making a couple changes to it. We will try to have an option for trailer hitch, tire tote, and bike rack.

Once we have a finished product, we will have this for sale on our website.

ATL BRZ · 05-07-2013, 09:22 AM

Nice! Looking forward to hearing more about it!

RobRiot · 05-07-2013, 09:46 AM

Let me throw in my 2 cents. I'm no automotive expert, but my step dad and mom used to cruise on a Gold Wing motorcycle pulling a 300 lb trailer. If a motorcycle can pull a small trailer, I'm sure our BRZ can -- as long as the hitch is secure to the frame, and the tongue weight is kept to a reasonable amount.

Deslock · 05-07-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

We are testing this on One Lap and will be making a couple changes to it. We will try to have an option for trailer hitch, tire tote, and bike rack.

Once we have a finished product, we will have this for sale on our website.

Color me interested. Timeframe? Group buy?

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 05-07-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Deslock

Color me interested. Timeframe? Group buy?

Early to late June, off the top of my head. One Lap this week has Jeremy kind of busy.....and then 86 expo in Vegas will have us both out for a week....

I, believe, we will start with a group buy of 5 to get things started. No estimates on pricing, at the moment.

Will have a thread up on it soon and will try to make sure to bump this thread.

Cheers!
-Yo

bcj · 05-07-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

That hitch would use something like this:

Hmm. Would you have to jack up the rear end to install and remove it?

NYNOMAD · 05-07-2013, 02:54 PM

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spyingwind · 05-07-2013, 03:08 PM

On the idea for the IKEA bag. What about a box of leaf lawn bags? A 55 gallon bag should fit one tire just fine. Double up if you think it will tear.

Deslock · 05-07-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Early to late June, off the top of my head. One Lap this week has Jeremy kind of busy.....and then 86 expo in Vegas will have us both out for a week....

I, believe, we will start with a group buy of 5 to get things started. No estimates on pricing, at the moment.

Will have a thread up on it soon and will try to make sure to bump this thread.

Cheers!
-Yo

Thanks!

If it's reasonably priced and is compatible with a typical class I (1.25" receiver) bike rack, then I'm in for the group buy. I'll watch for the announcement.

kask2_6.0 · 05-07-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Deslock

Wow, that looks great. How much tongue weight do you think something like that will handle? I'd use it with a Yakima DoubleDown rack 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)

Would handle that no problem. Personally, I would be keeping the crash beam but it wouldn't be too terrible if it were removed. The receiver would king of act as a crash beam itself but it would be pretty solid and not crumple like the factory beam is designed to do.

kask2_6.0 · 05-07-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj

Hmm. Would you have to jack up the rear end to install and remove it?

Not unless your car is slammed. I'm on RCE yellows and will have plenty of room.

Mandy · 05-08-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

Its not like I am towing a 20foot boat or something..
maybe 400-500 lbs total.. and its not that uncommon..

I finally understand why I keep seeing Miatas with hitches now... I'd always be like "what on earth is that idiot going to try and tow?" Now I feel like the idiot.

Khyron686 · 05-08-2013, 11:40 AM

I want a class 1 receiver just to carry my 2 bikes - roof racks scratch the roof and are risky around drive-thrus and garages, and the trunk opening is a touch to small without having to remove handlebars etc. With the Jetta, it was a 2 min process to put the rack on, and load the bike.

jdcorbitt3 · 05-15-2013, 09:12 AM

My FS-R got measured up for a receiver hitch yesterday by a fabricator. I am going to have the receiver come out straight back. I had Thad hidden hitch by Flyin Miata on my Miata, but I like being able to use standard receivers. I have been towing light loads with sports cars since 1985 I have had no issues. I replaced one clutch on my 89 RX-7 that used to tow my 82 IT'S RX-7. It had 173,000 miles on it. If we are comfortable with it being strong enough, we also may build some to sell. If that becomes the case, I will become a vendor on this Forum only and do some group buys.

John

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RobRiot Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Let me throw in my 2 cents. I'm no automotive expert, but my step dad and mom used to cruise on a Gold Wing motorcycle pulling a 300 lb trailer. If a motorcycle can pull a small trailer, I'm sure our BRZ can -- as long as the hitch is secure to the frame, and the tongue weight is kept to a reasonable amount.

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Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2011 Outlander XLS, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 634 Thanks: 129 Thanked 168 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I want a class 1 receiver just to carry my 2 bikes - roof racks scratch the roof and are risky around drive-thrus and garages, and the trunk opening is a touch to small without having to remove handlebars etc. With the Jetta, it was a 2 min process to put the rack on, and load the bike.

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jdcorbitt3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 red FR-S, OFT. 2000 Miata SE Location: Ocala Posts: 110 Thanks: 22 Thanked 50 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	My FS-R got measured up for a receiver hitch yesterday by a fabricator. I am going to have the receiver come out straight back. I had Thad hidden hitch by Flyin Miata on my Miata, but I like being able to use standard receivers. I have been towing light loads with sports cars since 1985 I have had no issues. I replaced one clutch on my 89 RX-7 that used to tow my 82 IT'S RX-7. It had 173,000 miles on it. If we are comfortable with it being strong enough, we also may build some to sell. If that becomes the case, I will become a vendor on this Forum only and do some group buys. John

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