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Old 01-26-2013, 07:13 PM
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Torsen... transmission?
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Old 01-26-2013, 09:25 PM
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I tow a trailer with my sons kart, race tyres and a few tools to autocross events without trouble.
I remember having a double take once driving from Switzerland to Italy and seing an NA Miata pulling a small camper up the Swiss alps, I don't think that you can tow anything in Europe unless the car has a manufacturer tow rating.
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Originally Posted by HHammerly
I remember having a double take once driving from Switzerland to Italy and seing an NA Miata pulling a small camper up the Swiss alps, I don't think that you can tow anything in Europe unless the car has a manufacturer tow rating.
Not miata, but... You mean like this?

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Originally Posted by dstn2bdoa
Gold Wing motocycles pull trailers that weigh 125lbs and are rated to 400lbs.
My dad, a Gold Wing rider whose bike came with a hitch, showed me this last summer.


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LOL kind of... Smaller camper no smoke or backing down the hill.
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