Track tire trailer? - Page 2

ICTsccaCamaro · 07-03-2018, 09:43 PM

My tire trailer also carries the car...

mspeed1LE · 07-03-2018, 11:42 PM

Well I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume there really isn't anyone trailering their track gear with a ZL1 1LE. I just might have to be the guinea pig! LOL!
The whole point of the exercise is to get away from hauling my car to the track in my trailer. My Mazda is quite content in there and besides I can't imagine trying to crawl in or out of the Camaro inside the trailer. I'm getting too old for that!

ICTsccaCamaro · 07-04-2018, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeed1LE

Well I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume there really isn't anyone trailering their track gear with a ZL1 1LE. I just might have to be the guinea pig! LOL!
The whole point of the exercise is to get away from hauling my car to the track in my trailer. My Mazda is quite content in there and besides I can't imagine trying to crawl in or out of the Camaro inside the trailer. I'm getting too old for that!

No need to crawl in-and-out of the car I just open the door and step out

Roostie · 07-04-2018, 12:33 PM

You're bragging, ICT!

Sweet 2012 Camaro, and now the ZL1 1LE and a tow rig. You're living the dream.

ICTsccaCamaro · 07-09-2018, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roostie

You're bragging, ICT!

Sweet 2012 Camaro, and now the ZL1 1LE and a tow rig. You're living the dream.

No dream just a broke ass 28 year old kid with big bank loans

full*throttle*therapy · 07-09-2018, 12:34 PM

I'm ALMOST there guys

lol I have yet to put the car ON The trailer.. I did buy some 7"x74" RaceRamps. It has a winch so I wont have to worry about a Dukes of Hazzard ingress/egress.

ZL1 1LE · 07-11-2018, 10:03 AM

Where there’s a will...

DetCam · 07-11-2018, 10:12 AM

Ouch... I have to believe a small trailer would put less stress on the back of the car than that cantalevered hitch mount solution. Granted, it does look cool.

ICTsccaCamaro · 07-13-2018, 01:19 PM

I understand it's cheaper to not buy a trailer and tow vehicle, but when you put the car off into a wall or have a engine or suspension issue it will be a long walk home.

full*throttle*therapy · 07-13-2018, 01:31 PM

I also want to be able to use up all my tire, and not leave a 300 mile trip home to chance.

DetCam · 07-13-2018, 01:50 PM

Yup, the tire usage/gamble. That's my biggest reason for wanting a tire trailer. My last set of tires were thrown away with potentially a whole track day left on them, or a full summers worth of daily driving, but I couldn't risk cording them before the long drive home. Now I have track wheels, and am planning to do the one in the trunk, three in the seats routine. Maybe not right away, but for sure when the tread gets low.

RUQWIKR · 07-13-2018, 02:51 PM

I know the topic has mainly been towards a tire trailer pulled by your vehicle, but, you can get open and enclosed trailers made with axle angles that give you more clearance over the trailer tires / tire box. That, combined with an "escape" door on the left side of the trailer over the tires helps. Some escape doors also combine with inner fenders that can be removed creating even more clearance. Not my trailer pictured for this - from a quick web search. It happens to be an ATC trailer - great product as mine is from them, too.

I have only towed my 1LE once and drove it in and out as I'm able to open my driver's door but do have a remote controlled winch if needed. I have an escape door but fixed tire box, but, custom axles raising the load floor. Combined with extended ramps, it doesn't scrape loading / unloading and keeps the trailer rear from dragging on ingress / egress to steep grades. I custom ordered it back over 10 years ago for my street / strip drag race car that had a long nose and was low (01 Firebird).

mspeed1LE · 07-26-2018, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

Just realized the one Leroy links to is the drawtite.

They will build you a custom/hidden hitch.

Now THAT looks like the ticket!

2181le · 07-28-2018, 12:06 PM

The peace of mind towing your car to the track is worth it, not haveung to worry about flats or if the unfortunate happens you wreck or blow something up you can still get it home. Plus I put fixed back seats in it so long trips are kind of uncomfortable.

07-03-2018, 09:43 PM	#15
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,581	My tire trailer also carries the car... Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

07-03-2018, 11:42 PM	#16
mspeed1LE Drives: ZL1 1LE SUMMIT WHITE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND Posts: 318	Well I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume there really isn't anyone trailering their track gear with a ZL1 1LE. I just might have to be the guinea pig! LOL! The whole point of the exercise is to get away from hauling my car to the track in my trailer. My Mazda is quite content in there and besides I can't imagine trying to crawl in or out of the Camaro inside the trailer. I'm getting too old for that! __________________ 2018 ZLE * StudioRSR Half Cage * SkidmarkGarage Rear Seat Delete * ZL1ADDONS Lift Pads * Roto-Fab CAI * Forgestar CF5-V's * Michelin PS4S * Racequip 6 Pt. Harnesses * Sub-strap Brackets by Carmena Performance * Speedhut Shift Light * Leroy Eng. Hidden Hitch (for the TYR RAT)* Gen5DIY Rapid Flash 3rd Brake Light * KOOKS 2" LT * Green Cats * AWE Cat-back Track Edition * ________________________________________ 2005 NISSAN TITAN 1997 BMW E39 (Thug In A Suit) R.I.P. 10/04/18 2002 MAZDA Protege 5 (Time Attack, Hillclimb) SOLD

07-09-2018, 12:34 PM	#20
fullthrottletherapy Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 323	I'm ALMOST there guys lol I have yet to put the car ON The trailer.. I did buy some 7"x74" RaceRamps. It has a winch so I wont have to worry about a Dukes of Hazzard ingress/egress. Attached Images

07-11-2018, 10:03 AM	#21
ZL1 1LE @zle_blackwing Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: S OC Posts: 1,390	Where there’s a will... Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Red Hot, Nav, PDR

07-13-2018, 01:19 PM	#23
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,581	I understand it's cheaper to not buy a trailer and tow vehicle, but when you put the car off into a wall or have a engine or suspension issue it will be a long walk home. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

07-04-2018, 12:33 PM	#18
Roostie all it takes is cash Drives: 2018 LS V6 1LE; E350 wagon; Model3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 372	You're bragging, ICT! Sweet 2012 Camaro, and now the ZL1 1LE and a tow rig. You're living the dream.

07-11-2018, 10:12 AM	#22
DetCam Drives: 2016 1SS (12/10/2016) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Troy MI Posts: 169	Ouch... I have to believe a small trailer would put less stress on the back of the car than that cantalevered hitch mount solution. Granted, it does look cool.

07-13-2018, 01:31 PM	#24
fullthrottletherapy Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 323	I also want to be able to use up all my tire, and not leave a 300 mile trip home to chance.

07-13-2018, 01:50 PM	#25
DetCam Drives: 2016 1SS (12/10/2016) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Troy MI Posts: 169	Yup, the tire usage/gamble. That's my biggest reason for wanting a tire trailer. My last set of tires were thrown away with potentially a whole track day left on them, or a full summers worth of daily driving, but I couldn't risk cording them before the long drive home. Now I have track wheels, and am planning to do the one in the trunk, three in the seats routine. Maybe not right away, but for sure when the tread gets low.

07-13-2018, 02:51 PM	#26
RUQWIKR Drives: 1LEs Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW - Texas Posts: 1,321	I know the topic has mainly been towards a tire trailer pulled by your vehicle, but, you can get open and enclosed trailers made with axle angles that give you more clearance over the trailer tires / tire box. That, combined with an "escape" door on the left side of the trailer over the tires helps. Some escape doors also combine with inner fenders that can be removed creating even more clearance. Not my trailer pictured for this - from a quick web search. It happens to be an ATC trailer - great product as mine is from them, too. I have only towed my 1LE once and drove it in and out as I'm able to open my driver's door but do have a remote controlled winch if needed. I have an escape door but fixed tire box, but, custom axles raising the load floor. Combined with extended ramps, it doesn't scrape loading / unloading and keeps the trailer rear from dragging on ingress / egress to steep grades. I custom ordered it back over 10 years ago for my street / strip drag race car that had a long nose and was low (01 Firebird). Attached Images Last edited by RUQWIKR; 07-13-2018 at 03:01 PM.

07-28-2018, 12:06 PM	#28
2181le Drives: 2018 zl11le Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota to Wyoming Posts: 16	The peace of mind towing your car to the track is worth it, not haveung to worry about flats or if the unfortunate happens you wreck or blow something up you can still get it home. Plus I put fixed back seats in it so long trips are kind of uncomfortable. Attached Images

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