| Author | Message | ||
| Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member Username: Dbr328gtb Post Number: 142 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks to all!! FYI Jim E- I plan on cutting a hole in the front of the trailor so I'll be able to drive in an enclosed tailor just fine! Dan | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 929 Registered: 3-2001 |
Dan, good luck in the show! Post pics when you return!!! | ||
| Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Member Username: Hardtop Post Number: 387 Registered: 1-2002 |
Dan, I hauled my 328 to Connecticut last year. In the front, I used the wheels to tie tie down, but you can use the lower a-arms if you have enough room to maneuver. If you use the wheels, be sure that the buckles don't come in contact with the bottom valance. In the rear, I used the the lower a-arms. It is also good to cross the tie downs (left side of car to right tie down, etc.) Be sure to wrap just the a-arm and not the anti roll bar. After 100 miles or so, check for tightness. You will probably be able to tighten the rears another notch (which also tightens the front). I checked the car each time I stop for gas, but it never budged after tightening on the first stop. This is the procedure my mechanic uses and since he often hauls cars worth millions long distances, I think his advice is very sound. Dave | ||
| Carl Rose (Carl_rose)
Junior Member Username: Carl_rose Post Number: 67 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Dr. Reese, Parents brought mine up from TX on U-Haul in November with tie-downs around both front wheels/tires; 7hr trip without incident (well, none of the car's fault!) Did require 2x10s cut in 4ft sections to reduce the ramp angle so as not to damage front spoiler. Good luck,  Carl | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1150 Registered: 7-2001 |
I want to know how you're going to drive in an enclosed trailer! :-) | ||
| Peter S�derlund /328 GTB -88 (Corsa)
Member Username: Corsa Post Number: 291 Registered: 4-2001 |
Tie down each wheel. Two with a forward connecting point on the trailer and two rearward. The cars suspension can take the movement. Ciao Peter | ||
| Joseph (Mojo)
Junior Member Username: Mojo Post Number: 232 Registered: 9-2002 |
If you tie down the frame and hit a big bump, when the springs move up and down you could get slack in the tie downs, the car could move around. If you tie down the a arms or live axles the cars suspension will move but the car will not. I know 328's don't have live axles so im not sure. This didnt help much sorry, but that is something to think about. My friend trailers his car every week, thats his advice. | ||
| JRV (Jrvall)
Member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 567 Registered: 11-2002 |
They don't have boat hooks that I remember...I'll look in the morning at the one in for service. Race cars tie the frame down to keep the suspension from bouncing. | ||
| Daniel B Reese MD (Dbr328gtb)
Junior Member Username: Dbr328gtb Post Number: 141 Registered: 5-2001 |
I am driving my 328 to Cavallino next week in an enclosed trailor. Where are the exact strap down points under the car? Thanks, Dan |