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Tow bar
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Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:15 +0000by anniniwa
Might sound silly but I'm making this enquiry re: mx 5 and towbar. I believe pre 98 can tow (uk) and mk I's however mkII's can't. I know they are not designed to tow but I've read reports they can comfortably at certain weights and speeds. Also, my car is jap import and apparently if unlisted (????) then you can tow. Problem is insurance etc. advice please. Tks ann
Sorry this should be under 'general' topic. Admin, apologies..would you mind re-directing please. Thanks
Re: Tow bar
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Thu, 01 Aug 2013 4:54 +0000by MX5Spares
Year is isrevelant as far as I know as long as its a certain weight maximum .Obviously not too heavy but each car manufactured has a trailer weight specified for each model.Try handbook ????
Re: Tow bar
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Thu, 01 Aug 2013 5:25 +0000by rhysmate
autocheck wrote:Year is isrevelant as far as I know as long as its a certain weight maximum .Obviously not too heavy but each car manufactured has a trailer weight specified for each model.Try handbook ????
ive seen mk2s with trailers up in dublin with motorbikes on it
Re: Tow bar
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Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:13 +0000by anniniwa
Thanks guys, I was doing homework on the net first and finding various reports..mainly that mk1 are rated but 2's and 3's are unrated and so huge probs with insurance however jdm's are somewhat different. Any ideas on towbar type for the 5 ?
Re: Tow bar
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Fri, 02 Aug 2013 2:47 +0000by MX5Spares
Check out Hard dog on web .They do towbars for mx but they are around 350e and then it has to be fitted !!
Re: Tow bar
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Fri, 02 Aug 2013 4:54 +0000by fez
anniniwa wrote:Thanks guys, I was doing homework on the net first and finding various reports..mainly that mk1 are rated but 2's and 3's are unrated and so huge probs with insurance however jdm's are somewhat different. Any ideas on towbar type for the 5 ?
I think you're right, read it on pistonheads. Towbar will fit mkII but towing something will void insurance. mk1 is fine.
Re: Tow bar
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Fri, 02 Aug 2013 4:55 +0000by fez
towing weight should be specified inside the door I think.
Re: Tow bar
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Sun, 04 Aug 2013 6:21 +0000by anniniwa
Checked inside the door and it is blank for payload (is this trailer weight?) so I don't think I can tow ..anyway getting round this?
Re: Tow bar
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Sun, 04 Aug 2013 6:57 +0000by sidewaysreilly
No, payload is additional weight on the car.
Re: Tow bar
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Sat, 10 Aug 2013 9:39 +0000by anniniwa
So cant see anything re. Trailer inside door and can't find my manual..
Re: Tow bar
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Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:19 +0000by Paschal
Anne, just checked the manual for the mark 2.5 under section "Trailer Towing" which confirms the following:
"Never tow a trailer with you Mazda"
That''s it, no more written on the subject
Paschal
Re: Tow bar
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Wed, 14 Aug 2013 9:09 +0000by anniniwa
hmmmm, thanks Paschal...might not stop me though!!!
Tow bar
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Thu, 15 Aug 2013 9:30 +0000by tiggerl82
I loved this idea! I know i have to rip another '5 apart, but i have this page bookmarked for ages...
Maybe one time...
http://www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer/
Re: Tow bar
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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:20 +0000by anniniwa
Wow, seems like the 5 is well able to tow small weight there!
Re: Tow bar
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Sat, 31 Aug 2013 8:39 +0000by Steve
Frank had a towbar on his car, maybe give him a shout about it?