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09-11-2007, 04:33 PM
Searching Rennlist did find some useful information which I'll investigate further (haven't checked the links yet), e.g.:
"Check out this link form an old PCA post regarding trailers...
http://www.porschenet.com/ross20.html
On the subject of tire trailers, I have been seeing more and more track and autocross drivers utilizing those neat little trailers to haul around their DE/autox tires along with a good collection of tools and other assorted stuff. A couple of observations and hints; first off word is that the company that manufacturers one of them has suspend production (believe the name is Southsport made in Florida by interestingly enough a boat trailer outfit). I have one of them and I can tell you it is a great invention. It tows beautifully at most any speed and with a retractable third wheel in the front is a snap to maneuver around in the paddock plus it has an enormous storage locker. I used it for my trip to Canada and it was a joy. Another plus with the trailer is that I had a dry place for all my gear when it rained briefly at the track.
Harbor Freight also makes a unit and I have seen some others listed in Panorama. As far as hitches go, the water coolers (944,968) are easy as most trailer places make simple hitches that go under the spare tire well and utilize the rear bumper area for support. The rear engined cars can be sourced from D’Alan hitches right here in Shirley Massachusetts. They make a hitch for 993s and 996’s although their literature only lists it as fitting a ‘95 993. It’s the same unit and works with the bolt hole for the rear tow hook, which is about as strong as you can get.
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This link has detailed photos and write up info. These are cool.
http://www.bombaydigital.com/arenared/1999/11/12/1
The quote below is from a 2004 post on babblers.com
http://www.babblers.org/forums/archi...hp?t-6165.html
The SouthSport hitch is available from Suncoast Porsche. Call 877-923-1700 and ask for Ric Knab"
"Check out this link form an old PCA post regarding trailers...
http://www.porschenet.com/ross20.html
On the subject of tire trailers, I have been seeing more and more track and autocross drivers utilizing those neat little trailers to haul around their DE/autox tires along with a good collection of tools and other assorted stuff. A couple of observations and hints; first off word is that the company that manufacturers one of them has suspend production (believe the name is Southsport made in Florida by interestingly enough a boat trailer outfit). I have one of them and I can tell you it is a great invention. It tows beautifully at most any speed and with a retractable third wheel in the front is a snap to maneuver around in the paddock plus it has an enormous storage locker. I used it for my trip to Canada and it was a joy. Another plus with the trailer is that I had a dry place for all my gear when it rained briefly at the track.
Harbor Freight also makes a unit and I have seen some others listed in Panorama. As far as hitches go, the water coolers (944,968) are easy as most trailer places make simple hitches that go under the spare tire well and utilize the rear bumper area for support. The rear engined cars can be sourced from D’Alan hitches right here in Shirley Massachusetts. They make a hitch for 993s and 996’s although their literature only lists it as fitting a ‘95 993. It’s the same unit and works with the bolt hole for the rear tow hook, which is about as strong as you can get.
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This link has detailed photos and write up info. These are cool.
http://www.bombaydigital.com/arenared/1999/11/12/1
The quote below is from a 2004 post on babblers.com
http://www.babblers.org/forums/archi...hp?t-6165.html
The SouthSport hitch is available from Suncoast Porsche. Call 877-923-1700 and ask for Ric Knab"
'95 993