[Cooter42]

Originally Posted by mlee

I have never seen E-Track on aluminum trailers. Is there a reason for that or I just haven't seen it done?

I plan to do Option 3 for the front and Option 1 for the rear.

I have an aluminum trailer w etrack and over the wheel straps - been fantastic so far.

[Rodan]

Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

I use Macs thru the wheels and they work fantastic. COTA is 17hrs one way, Road Atlanta is 12hrs, never a problem and the car never moves.

I cross the fronts and that allows for no contact with the splitter, and don't cross the rears as the D-rings are actually inboard the wheels a bit so the car can't move laterally.

Really simple, fast to do, and the Macs straps are the bomb.

What length straps are you using?

[2010REDSS]

Originally Posted by Rodan

What length straps are you using?

Get Mac's Kit #511658 and select the 40" Axle Straps option - they are long enough to go through 11" and 12" wide wheels. (And they are of course fleece lined to protect your wheels). I also got the 8' long Direct Hook Ratchet straps. The Direct Hook option is really nice.

Go here....

http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/pr...Tie-Down-Packs

[Pollock]

I have an aluminum trailer as well. I bought the Macs through the wheel option. I bought the extra long option because I didn't want to be to short but the standard length kit would have been fine on my 20ft trailer.

The etrack is probably a better bet but, with straps, aluminum Etrack, plus the other stuff needed I was looking at spending $750 vs $270 for the through the wheel option. I think the shorter kit is $250.

[kaamacat]

Originally Posted by Pollock

I have an aluminum trailer as well. I bought the Macs through the wheel option. I bought the extra long option because I didn't want to be to short but the standard length kit would have been fine on my 20ft trailer.

The etrack is probably a better bet but, with straps, aluminum Etrack, plus the other stuff needed I was looking at spending $750 vs $270 for the through the wheel option. I think the shorter kit is $250.

This weekend I will put the car on trailer, and, also see where the beams are under the platform. (check to make sure if I go eTrack I can access the bolt-nuts...etc). The MACs OverTire is ~$305 and 4x8' sections of T6061 eTrack is ~$240... So lets call it $550 in total. (And when this started my wife said "Can't we find a trailer for about $2500?.....my answer was.... N O P E)

[JonDaddy82]

Etrailer.com buddy, WAY cheaper.

[ICTsccaCamaro]

I'm not a huge fan of the thought of the through the wheel straps rubbing the brake dust into the wheel finish, with the other the tire straps the wheel face never gets touched.

[Pollock]

Originally Posted by kaamacat

This weekend I will put the car on trailer, and, also see where the beams are under the platform. (check to make sure if I go eTrack I can access the bolt-nuts...etc). The MACs OverTire is ~$305 and 4x8' sections of T6061 eTrack is ~$240... So lets call it $550 in total. (And when this started my wife said "Can't we find a trailer for about $2500?.....my answer was.... N O P E)

Once you call Mac your bill goes up. They sell track with the hardware. Or you can buy it yourself but lots of nuts and bolts add up. I was going to use Stainless fasteners.

[kaamacat]

Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

Etrailer.com buddy, WAY cheaper.

Looking at the T6061 for tracks to keep the unlike metals from corroding. (Thinking any coated... whether paint, powder or even zinc, once mounted firm against the bed, those areas rub down to steel)

[Pollock]

Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

I'm not a huge fan of the thought of the through the wheel straps rubbing the brake dust into the wheel finish, with the other the tire straps the wheel face never gets touched.

I was worried about that also but after 3 track days my wheels have road rash from track abuse. Lots of micro chips. Over time that will add up. So does it really matter in the end.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Cooter42

I have an aluminum trailer w etrack and over the wheel straps - been fantastic so far.

thanks

Originally Posted by Pollock

I have an aluminum trailer as well. I bought the Macs through the wheel option. I bought the extra long option because I didn't want to be to short but the standard length kit would have been fine on my 20ft trailer.

The etrack is probably a better bet but, with straps, aluminum Etrack, plus the other stuff needed I was looking at spending $750 vs $270 for the through the wheel option. I think the shorter kit is $250.

There is a special trough the wheel option. I just run straps through the wheels with some microfiber towels under them.

[Rodan]

Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

Get Mac's Kit #511658 and select the 40" Axle Straps option - they are long enough to go through 11" and 12" wide wheels. (And they are of course fleece lined to protect your wheels). I also got the 8' long Direct Hook Ratchet straps. The Direct Hook option is really nice.

Go here....

http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/pr...Tie-Down-Packs

Thanks!

I already have MACs straps that I use for my Miata, was just wondering what size wheel straps you went with for the ZL1 wheels. I figured it would probably be the 40"...

[fosterelli]

I also use these on our 32' gooseneck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[kaamacat]

Originally Posted by Cooter42

I have an aluminum trailer w etrack and over the wheel straps - been fantastic so far.

Did you go with Aluminum track, galvanized, powered coated?