Trailering mishap

Whoa, I go out of town for a couple days and - boom! - the TR vs Boxer debate lights up!

I drove the same 210 mile round trip in the Boxer and the TR, both in about the same Alabama heat. (Our summers are basically set to "broil" on the dial). I mentioned the TR experience here:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245698&highlight=barber

But on the 'comfy' issue, no doubt the TR is the better road car. Keep in mind here, the car is 10 years newer, plus the air works, which are both good things. Ergonomics in the TR are better for sure. Far as driving position comfort, that's about a toss up. I"m sure the TR seats are 'better' far as design goes, but the Boxer seats do me fine.

Driving dynamics (not race car, but road car) are better in the Boxer. It just has a lightness of feel, easier steering, and a more nimble feelling. I keep saying 'feeling' because I know the TR is the faster around Fiorano, but the TR is a heavier car, and though the later TRs are 300 lbs lighter than the earlier cars, you can shake that feeling of heft.

Funniest thing on the trip with the cars is that the Boxer stood out to a few other travellers, the TR stood out to everybody. The Boxer has the more classic look (more tasteful to my eye) but th TR is like "The aliens have landed and they're on I-85!".

Far as the "drive it or trailer it" debate that got underway, I used to drive whatever, whenever, wherever, with WAY less concern or even knowledge of potential breakdown. Now I think about it too mcuh.

Guess if I was going past about 3 hours out one way, I might trailer. If someone MADE me choose either car in which to do that, it'd be the...

 

400 miles in a Boxer is a nice drive...I have done that in mine on several occasions with no issues. The trip to the FFQC was over 700 miles one way. To each his own I suppose. But, if you don't want to drive it, why not sell it to someone who does...

 

I support the thinking of the original poster: Yes, I drive my car (Testarossa). It has been on two weekend trips so far of around 500 to 1000 miles. It has been driven in the rain several times and even once in the snow.

But I mostly reserve the miles for this car to places where driving it is a pleasure rather than a means of getting somewhere.

For example, when we get the cabin up in Colorada completely lined out, I may take it up to the mountains for a season to tour the great roads of that state. It will be transported there.

I have no desire to slog it across a thousand miles of west Texas, Oklahoma, or the desert New Mexico (and back) just to cruise those Colorado mountains, however.

I also appreciate the thought about getting your car safely stowed in the trailer...remember that sad case a few years back where somebody lost control of their trailer in the snow (while bringing a newly purchased car home for the first time) and ended up damaging the transmission (and also some body damage) because it was in gear and not tied down very well?

 

One never knows what joy a particular road and the sites and people discovered along the way may bring until it is driven...I've had a blast driving on interstate trips as well as curvy mountain roads. In fact, the Boxer is much better suited to the interstate and nice state roads than it is to a curvy mountain road anyway...it is a GT car, not a sports car.

 

I have to disagree on the "boring highway" comment. Highway 5 is actually pretty fun. You get the beauty of the mountains/hills and the flat open areas that allow you to open it up as you see fit. I haven't see many CHiP on 5 either compared to the other roads I drive (and I drive a lot of them).

I think it would have been a FUN trip that would not have easily been forgotten.

 

Lots of roads between LA and the Bay. No need to take 5.

 

Dear Ferraristi,

Ummm.....you're not going to be able to pick up hot chicks if the Ferrari is in a trailer.

Well....Betty-May-Lou may think your truck is hot but she probably has a few "jelly rolls" hanging over her "Daisy Dukes"



Shamile

Freeze....Miami Vice !

 

isn't that "a couple of Daisy Dukes hanging over her jelly roll"?

Perhaps an open trailer would be a good compromise???

Rgds,
Vincenzo

 

OK, this thread has taken an ugly turn; no more jelly rolls please...

 

on I-5 they are in the air...

at one time I used to live in Coalinga, trust me, I know....

;-)

Rgds,
Vincenzo

 

117 deg F in the shade.

but like you say - it has its highlights too

these days, Tahoe is much more to my liking.

Rgds,
Vincenzo

 

I use straps over the wheels, but I have the benefit of my own enclosed trailer, which I have set-up for the car.

I took the trailer and the car to a fabrication shop, drove the car in, and had some U-hooks bolted to the wooden floor for all 4 wheels. 3 hooks per wheel: one in front and back of each, and one to the far forward of the front wheels and far aft of the rears for the clutch with the straps.

I bind 2 wheels for shorter trips and all 4 for longer ones. I think the over-the-wheel technique minimizes stress and strain on the wheels and the suspension components.

Forza,
David

 

are those image wheels you have on there? what sizes are they? what tire brand and size do you have on there?

btw, see my targa thread to see what your bbi can do - 400 miles is a walk in the park.

 

Sounds like you had fun none the less.

 

bump, any answers to those questions pls?

 

speedlines

 

Today up here in the great white north its 95 degrees (in american temperature) plus humidity making it feel over 100. I didnt need my snow shoes today nor will I drive the boxer, its too hot out. I guess I could drive it with the windows up tight and the air on but how much fun would that be?

 

It would be awesome if either the windows or the air worked.

I know, I know, your windows can slice sandwich meat ("Make mine Elk!" said the Canadian) but the ac on my car is less than pitiful. I think when I turn it on, a recording of a whirring noise is all that happens. It's 95 degrees here as well, so less than fun. I need the Dave Bendl upgrade something feirce.