towing dilemma

1. jakeVT Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR

   #1 2nd October 2012, 00:07

   hey guys important
   Need a quick bit of advice
   Need to tow my saxo using the towing eye but whats better a tow rope or tow bar??
   Cheers.
2. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #2 2nd October 2012, 00:12

   Bar. Rope goes slack and tight and if you don't know what you are doing its very dangerous. A bar makes it easier as there is no slack you you still need to concentrate.
3. desire1 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 618

   #3 2nd October 2012, 00:16

   yh deffo bar its stronger and you can trust it
4. jakeVT Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR

   #4 2nd October 2012, 00:21

   Cheers guys but i was reading somewhere if the person i.e me in my saxo being towed doesnt turn perfectly it can breack and pit pressure on parts of the car and tbh i love my baby hahah
5. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #5 2nd October 2012, 01:51

   id use a bar tbh.
   dont forget, when you get towed, you have to brake too
6. karlh944 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 wisbech Posts: 1627 seat ibiza track car

   #6 2nd October 2012, 07:17

   Bar all the time
   
   If not get a trailer?
7. jakeVT Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR

   #7 2nd October 2012, 11:59

   You still have to brake with a bar?? Thought you didnt have to
   Actually k guess that makes sense to
8. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #8 2nd October 2012, 12:22

   Just turn round the corner like you would normally, brake like you would normally.
   
   It ain't difficult, just concentrate and keep at about 20mph.
9. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #9 2nd October 2012, 12:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jakeVT You still have to brake with a bar?? Thought you didnt have to Actually k guess that makes sense to

   Yes - otherwise you're putting 1 ton + of force on parts of the car not designed for it (lateral force on the towing eye for example).
   
   Towing with a bar is simple. Keep it slow, anticipate braking and do EVERYTHING gently - turning, braking, pulling away. Work as a team and it's straightforward.
   
   Towing with a rope is harder for both parties - the driver of the tow vehicle has to be much more careful, and the tow-ee needs to do everything 200% more careful and slowly than with a bar. Also need to keep tension on the rope at all times. If it goes slack at all, when tension is reapplied it can snap easily.
   
   Use a bar. If you can't use that, get it on a trailer.
10. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

    #10 2nd October 2012, 13:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross Yes - otherwise you're putting 1 ton + of force on parts of the car not designed for it (lateral force on the towing eye for example). Towing with a bar is simple. Keep it slow, anticipate braking and do EVERYTHING gently - turning, braking, pulling away. Work as a team and it's straightforward. Towing with a rope is harder for both parties - the driver of the tow vehicle has to be much more careful, and the tow-ee needs to do everything 200% more careful and slowly than with a bar. Also need to keep tension on the rope at all times. If it goes slack at all, when tension is reapplied it can snap easily. Use a bar. If you can't use that, get it on a trailer.

    or pull the front end off your car.....happened to me years ago, wasn't impressed 1 little bit lol
11. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #11 2nd October 2012, 15:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by danny-vts or pull the front end off your car.....happened to me years ago, wasn't impressed 1 little bit lol

    gone in 60 seconds style.
12. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #12 2nd October 2012, 15:07

    i towed a car 208 miles on a bar once that was fun
13. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #13 2nd October 2012, 15:08

    My mate had a Subaru forester and a semi lob on to tow something, I burned the clutch out on my 180sx, the cars were connected using his pristine towing rope and off he went, rapidly, the coil of rope unfurling like a cartoon and he almost ripped the front off my car and the rope snapped in 2
    
    the bender
    
    cool story, etc
14. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

    #14 2nd October 2012, 15:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross gone in 60 seconds style.

    something like that yes lol
15. jakeVT Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 BRISTOL Posts: 127 2002 VTR

    #15 2nd October 2012, 16:25

    Cheers guys just got the towing eye which fits great ill be towing it about 25 miles ill probably stay at 30 ish