Tow bar

by **anniniwa** » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:15 +0000

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 :oops:

by **MX5Spares** » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 4:54 +0000

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 ????

by **rhysmate** » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 5:25 +0000

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

by **anniniwa** » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:13 +0000

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 ?

by **MX5Spares** » Fri, 02 Aug 2013 2:47 +0000

Check out Hard dog on web .They do towbars for mx but they are around 350e and then it has to be fitted !!

by **fez** » Fri, 02 Aug 2013 4:54 +0000

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.

by **fez** » Fri, 02 Aug 2013 4:55 +0000

towing weight should be specified inside the door I think.

by **anniniwa** » Sun, 04 Aug 2013 6:21 +0000

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?

by **sidewaysreilly** » Sun, 04 Aug 2013 6:57 +0000

No, payload is additional weight on the car.

by **anniniwa** » Sat, 10 Aug 2013 9:39 +0000

So cant see anything re. Trailer inside door and can't find my manual..

by **Paschal** » Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:19 +0000

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

by **anniniwa** » Wed, 14 Aug 2013 9:09 +0000

hmmmm, thanks Paschal...might not stop me though!!!

by **tiggerl82** » Thu, 15 Aug 2013 9:30 +0000

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/

by **anniniwa** » Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:20 +0000

Wow, seems like the 5 is well able to tow small weight there!

by **Steve** » Sat, 31 Aug 2013 8:39 +0000

Frank had a towbar on his car, maybe give him a shout about it?

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	Author Message Tow bar by anniniwa » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:15 +0000 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 anniniwa ** Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by MX5Spares » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 4:54 +0000 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 ???? MX5Spares * Posts: 2303 Joined: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 4:59 +0000 Location: dublin, Top Re: Tow bar by rhysmate » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 5:25 +0000 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 bend the rules............rule the bends --Turbo Mx5 Build Thread Of Epic Power-- rhysmate Posts: 862 Joined: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 4:17 +0000 Location: CORK Top Re: Tow bar by anniniwa » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:13 +0000 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 ? anniniwa Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by MX5Spares » Fri, 02 Aug 2013 2:47 +0000 Check out Hard dog on web .They do towbars for mx but they are around 350e and then it has to be fitted !! Last edited by MX5Spares on Sat, 03 Aug 2013 8:50 +0000, edited 1 time in total. MX5Spares * Posts: 2303 Joined: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 4:59 +0000 Location: dublin, Top Re: Tow bar by fez » Fri, 02 Aug 2013 4:54 +0000 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. fez * Posts: 281 Joined: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by fez » Fri, 02 Aug 2013 4:55 +0000 towing weight should be specified inside the door I think. fez * Posts: 281 Joined: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by anniniwa » Sun, 04 Aug 2013 6:21 +0000 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? anniniwa Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by sidewaysreilly » Sun, 04 Aug 2013 6:57 +0000 No, payload is additional weight on the car. The perfection of a Car's beauty is that nothing should be there for beauty's sake. sidewaysreilly * Posts: 2113 Joined: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 5:56 +0000 Location: Around Ireland Top Re: Tow bar by anniniwa » Sat, 10 Aug 2013 9:39 +0000 So cant see anything re. Trailer inside door and can't find my manual.. anniniwa Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by Paschal » Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:19 +0000 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 Paschal Posts: 594 Joined: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:05 +0000 Location: Tullamore Top Re: Tow bar by anniniwa » Wed, 14 Aug 2013 9:09 +0000 hmmmm, thanks Paschal...might not stop me though!!! anniniwa Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Tow bar by tiggerl82 » Thu, 15 Aug 2013 9:30 +0000 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/ Mazda Eunos Roadster B2 Limited tiggerl82 * Posts: 135 Joined: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 9:48 +0000 Location: Dublin Top Re: Tow bar by anniniwa » Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:20 +0000 Wow, seems like the 5 is well able to tow small weight there! anniniwa ** Posts: 894 Joined: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 2:17 +0000 Top Re: Tow bar by Steve » Sat, 31 Aug 2013 8:39 +0000 Frank had a towbar on his car, maybe give him a shout about it? Steve Site Admin Posts: 5524 Joined:** Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top


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