Goose 00-XRG / 006-FPV Donating Members 530 Member For: 22y 7d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane, QLD Posted 19/05/05 10:05 AM Share Posted 19/05/05 10:05 AM At lunchtime I went and looked at a Local Ford dealers demo car which has been lowered quite a bit - and the tyres have rubbed the top of the front guards, though not excessively. Anyone else having tyres rub once lowered?My car has got King SuperLows all around, have had the tyre scrub the guard twice, first time was trying to get out of a very steep driveway, the second time was under heavy brakes through a hairpin corner on a rather spirited mountain downhill run. guys just got a tow bar installed, when I checked the specs for the xr6t it stated that max towing capacity was only 1200kgs. does this mean the t would be no good for towing say a caravan?Apparently the 1200kgs limit is on the standard "class 2" towbar ford offer. Hayman Reece(??) offer a nice big "Class 4" unit with 2400kg limit. that's what I'm supposed to be getting. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCE Member 20 Member For: 19y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: WA Posted 19/05/05 10:59 AM Share Posted 19/05/05 10:59 AM thanks, if that's the case then I guess I can ignore the 1200kg limit as the tow bar I got fitted is rated for 1600kgs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 19y 8m 19d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 19/05/05 10:02 PM Author Share Posted 19/05/05 10:02 PM The 1200kg limit is in place - if you broke a clutch or gearbox, and Ford proved it was related to the over weight towing - your warranty would be void.though - they should easily cope with more than this - just be gentle on takeoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goobz Member 746 Member For: 20y 2m 1d Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney Posted 19/05/05 10:25 PM Share Posted 19/05/05 10:25 PM Apparently the turbo's are the weak point in these cars when it comes to towing. that's why they don't offer the factory 2300kg tow pack on the T.A guy I know told me his mate is on his 3rd turbo after cooking 2 towing his race car around.Anyone heard anything similar?Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 19y 8m 19d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 19/05/05 10:42 PM Author Share Posted 19/05/05 10:42 PM (edited) Oh bugger - I hope that isnt the case. Where does your mate live? Some hot part of Aus? I guess at least it is much cooler here in NZ- would that be the problem - too much heat? Edited 19/05/05 10:43 PM by cobrav8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 19/05/05 11:09 PM Share Posted 19/05/05 11:09 PM Apparently the turbo's are the weak point in these cars when it comes to towing. that's why they don't offer the factory 2300kg tow pack on the T.A guy I know told me his mate is on his 3rd turbo after cooking 2 towing his race car around.Anyone heard anything similar?Chris<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Sounds like crap!The only thing limiting the towing capacity is the clutch in the manuals.Trent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW XR6T UTE Member 129 Member For: 21y 7m 7d Location: Brisbane Posted 19/05/05 11:47 PM Share Posted 19/05/05 11:47 PM I tow my ski boat, and I've had no problems. If you put it under load / or go up a hill, put it in performance mode to take out the overdrive, and there are no problems. If you floor it, & use 6psi while towing a boat or heavy load, then you deserve the turbo to blow up.Although you do need the rear view mirror while towing, because without it, you wouldn't even know you're towing 1.5 tonnes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 19y 8m 19d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 20/05/05 12:05 AM Author Share Posted 20/05/05 12:05 AM That sounds better - more as I would expect. I havnt towed the racecar yet - but witha huge car trailer full of firewood - you didnt know it was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 20/05/05 12:42 AM Share Posted 20/05/05 12:42 AM Apparently the turbo's are the weak point in these cars when it comes to towing. that's why they don't offer the factory 2300kg tow pack on the T.A guy I know told me his mate is on his 3rd turbo after cooking 2 towing his race car around.Anyone heard anything similar?Chris<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Great rack Donating Members 1,351 Member For: 21y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Vic. Posted 20/05/05 12:45 AM Share Posted 20/05/05 12:45 AM Apparently the turbo's are the weak point in these cars when it comes to towing. that's why they don't offer the factory 2300kg tow pack on the T.A guy I know told me his mate is on his 3rd turbo after cooking 2 towing his race car around.Anyone heard anything similar?ChrisSounds like crap!The only thing limiting the towing capacity is the clutch in the manuals.Trent....the turbo is what makes these cars a great tow car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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