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your clutch would go a long time before your tranny
Posted by
KasbeKZ(VA)
on October 18, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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towing a z with a z
posted by Jiro
on October 18, 2010 at 11:16 PM
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i've pulled someone out of the mud with my z in an emergency. the question you have to ask is, are you willing to accept the extra wear on your clutch. you've got more than enough power, it's the clutch you have to worry about.
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towing a z with a z
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Jiro
23:16:17 10/18/10
Re: towing a z with a z
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Jiro
23:23:18 10/18/10
guaranteed (n/m)
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aliaZ
03:08:59 10/19/10
clarification
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aliaZ
04:18:20 10/19/10
if its an auto. (n/m)
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Antihero
12:18:44 10/19/10
it *is* an auto
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aliaZ
17:25:03 10/19/10
your clutch would go a long time before your tranny -
KasbeKZ(VA)
23:25:50 10/18/10
Its actually an automatic transmission
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Jiro
23:27:43 10/18/10
so much for thorough reading
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KasbeKZ(VA)
23:42:07 10/18/10
Dont risk the zed. Rent a truck with the dolly & b safe (n/m)
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DE944
23:46:53 10/18/10
AGREED.
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CoHPhasor
00:17:00 10/19/10
dolly is only safe with a disconnected driveshaft (n/m)
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aliaZ
03:11:43 10/19/10
no. (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
01:20:14 10/19/10
Re: towing a z with a z
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Gixxer
01:48:58 10/19/10
you can not tow a Z with a car dolly
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Dane (Houston)
02:27:16 10/19/10
Reasonable U haul price, or $$$ damage to Z? You choose. (n/m)
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XTZ
03:05:34 10/19/10
plenty of power to tow it, just drive sensibly
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LJZTT
03:24:09 10/19/10
Its not just power...
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dpjax
07:11:35 10/19/10
samething that will happen if you are driving a poorly
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LJZTT
11:37:53 10/19/10
when you say it like that...
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dpjax
13:13:22 10/19/10
yes it definitely isnt option #1, but it's doable
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LJZTT
14:37:45 10/19/10
Why am I here?
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ni[X]it
09:11:21 10/19/10
yeah, you'd have to stay out of boost, it wouldnt be a
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LJZTT
11:40:10 10/19/10
Yeah, what was the turbo failure mode? (n/m)
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Zarcasm(Hfd, CT)
11:45:08 10/19/10
More than just the power
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sparkie
12:19:38 10/19/10
Common misconception. Tow vehicle does NOT have to weigh ...
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Black95
11:34:28 10/21/10
Don't encourage him
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governor
13:24:47 10/19/10
really???? Aw dude the Winnebago's comin out TONIGHTTT (n/m)
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ZiNnYc
15:28:31 10/19/10
There are many things in life that you can do,
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dswtflip4u
05:36:46 10/19/10
Rent a car trailer from u haul instead of the dolly.
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ZiNnYc
07:14:46 10/19/10
no..
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Halo TTZ
07:52:44 10/19/10
2nded on doubting you have a class3 on a z (n/m)
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Antihero
12:19:35 10/19/10
AAA (n/m)
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Adam (NoVA)
08:36:41 10/19/10
yhatzee (n/m)
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zgene4
09:29:51 10/19/10
Your TT Z should be confiscated and your should be banned
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BlitZ91TT
08:50:54 10/19/10
im sorry. :( I know im crazy. car was sold anyway.
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Jiro
09:14:27 10/19/10
Re: Your TT Z should be confiscated and your should be banned
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DLBVGDETT
11:47:34 10/19/10
Wow, what a group of idiots we have here....
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bbsalexaz
11:41:59 10/19/10
you are wrong. It WILL kill an auto transmission (n/m)
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Antihero
12:20:52 10/19/10
Towing an auto trans even in neutal w. the wheels down will
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Bernie (NoVA)
12:42:02 10/19/10
Do Not listen to this guy ! Unless he's buying the next tran
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xteam300tt
12:58:22 10/19/10
FWIW My Z does have a tow hitch (n/m)
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xteam300tt
13:04:48 10/19/10
Ugh. Nice try, jackass. (n/m)
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BradX (UF)
14:08:59 10/19/10
Go to another forum and stay there please (n/m)
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John (MD)
14:37:29 10/19/10
And you are....? (n/m)
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SimaYi
15:00:36 10/19/10
a Discount Tire technician of course (n/m)
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zgene4
16:28:27 10/19/10
well that explains it (n/m)
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aliaZ
17:46:17 10/19/10
with a built NA longblock to top it off (n/m)
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SimaYi
23:19:17 10/19/10
incorrect
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aliaZ
17:32:25 10/19/10
Re: incorrect
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ni[X]it
18:32:16 10/19/10
Re: incorrect
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bbsalexaz
17:35:43 10/21/10
Towing an auto in N will be an expensive mistake.
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Russell@Z1
18:46:06 10/19/10
Epic!
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nissansx
19:14:29 10/19/10
AZZ heat in the house! (n/m)
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Halo TTZ
19:32:05 10/19/10
Seriously you cannot find a friend to help you
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John (MD)
14:39:55 10/19/10
My concern would be the impact of towing on the unibody
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Adam (NoVA)
14:48:20 10/19/10
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