New lightweight FM trailer hitch GB
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New lightweight FM trailer hitch GB
More details on the hitch here. I think this thing is perfect for a lot of the MT.net members who do a lot of track work.
We're running an introductory group buy on the hitch so we can buy a larger volume. If we can get 10 people by the end of the month, we'll be able to drop the price to $199.
FM Group Buy center
The photos of the actual part are the prototype. Mark made some small improvements for lighter weight and more strength, as seen in the rendering.
We're running an introductory group buy on the hitch so we can buy a larger volume. If we can get 10 people by the end of the month, we'll be able to drop the price to $199.
FM Group Buy center
The photos of the actual part are the prototype. Mark made some small improvements for lighter weight and more strength, as seen in the rendering.
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Found this on the actual product page on FM's site: http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...umber=29-50000
Fits 1990-97 models only. If you have the R package rear skirt, you will need to cut a notch to clear the ball mount.
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Is there any idea what a standard Miata hitch weighs? Please don't make me get the wrenches out. I also need a weight on this item for NASA TT classing ASAP because I'm trying to email the NASA director yesterday.
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The removable part adds a LOT of weight. However, that's not important unless the trailer is coming on the track with you.
Actual weight of our receiver is 8 lbs. You have to remove 3 lbs worth of tie-down hooks to install it, thus the total weight gain of 5 lbs. Just in case NASA cares.
Actual weight of our receiver is 8 lbs. You have to remove 3 lbs worth of tie-down hooks to install it, thus the total weight gain of 5 lbs. Just in case NASA cares.
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Or is there any chance that the hitch could be made with tow eyes integrated into the mounting plates for example? I think this would be of interest to anyone tracking their car, which is probably a large percentage of people who'd be buying these hitches. See attached crappy photoshop for general idea.
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Another possibility would be to take a standard tow eye and cut a square notch so it slips over the horizontal hitch tube on the inside of the end plate. Probably would then want to weld the two together so the tow eye isn't rendered too flimsy by notching it. If you had a welder and more effort than I, it could be done.
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Or is there any chance that the hitch could be made with tow eyes integrated into the mounting plates for example? I think this would be of interest to anyone tracking their car, which is probably a large percentage of people who'd be buying these hitches. See attached crappy photoshop for general idea.
There's also the option for romantic attachments.
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Update - we've now tweaked the design of the ball mount so it can be adjusted for height. The lowest setting will clear the R package, and you can now match your hitch height to your trailer. This will be standard on all the hitches, including any already ordered.
A tow hook attachment for the receiver? Interesting idea.
A tow hook attachment for the receiver? Interesting idea.