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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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Do you know if anybody producing trailer hitch for the Z?

I'm looking for something hidden under the bumper. To pull small trailer 200-300 pounds total.

I know they produce those for Miatas and M3s. But Z's underbody is quite different
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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I hada trailer hitch on my 1991 Firebird Formula. It was by a company called Hidden Hitch. http://www.hidden-hitch.com


The reciever was barely visible under the rear bumper when the draw bar was removed. The draw bar was only like 1 inch thick, but like 3 inches wide and solid. When the draw bar was out, there was even a black plastic cover to cover the receiver. Most people never spotted it until I pointed it out (or they saw me hauling my trailer).

They don't currently list one for the Z, but it might be worth calling them. Maybe they are working on one. Or they may have one that didn't make the web site yet. If nothing else, they may be waiting to judge demand so calling them might make it happen.

slightly off topic: I got a light weight trailer I might be willing to sell if you are in the area (I am in CT). Now that I have a durango I don't use the lightweight trailer. Anything it can hold will usually fit IN the durango. What I need now is a HEAVY trailer for my motorcycle.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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if you'd happen to have the pictue.

I need it for autocross, and all it needs to carry is 4 wheels and a cargobox for tools and small stuff
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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I friend of mine tried to have one made but they just ended up messing up his bumper.

The last I heard someone had sent him one that doesn't affect the bumper but you have to lower the muffler to hook it up, he was thinking of installing it and removing it when he needed it.

I will ask him how it went.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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your all ****ing stupid thinking of putting a tralier hitch on ypur z that is what u put on a trick not a sports car u dum *****
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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theres your answer guys...ur all dumb *****...i guess he meant to say "go to www.youralldumbshits.com/trailerhitch
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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anyway..ares should probobly know
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by stillz
your all ****ing stupid thinking of putting a tralier hitch on ypur z that is what u put on a trick not a sports car u dum *****
Original:....................Correction:
your .........................You're
stupid.......................stupid,
a tralier hitch............trailer hitches
ypur..........................your
z...............................Z's.
that..........................That
u...............................You
trick..........................truck
dum..........................dumb



Who's the dumb **** now suckah?
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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I saw a G35 Coupe with a hitch and a bike rack mounted on it, so apparently, it can be done, assuming the Z underbody is the same.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by stillz
your all ****ing stupid thinking of putting a tralier hitch on ypur z that is what u put on a trick not a sports car u dum *****
I hate to justify this kind of dribble with a response, but I just can't resist...

I've seen $200,000 Porsches with trailer hitches, pal. It's a heck of a lot easier, cheaper, and faster to throw the Hoosiers on a utility trailer than it is to load a car into a trailer, get 4MPG with a pickup truck to pull the damn thing, and get harrassed for having a "trailer queen." Nobody seems to care much about the hitch when you're running the fastest lap times of the day.

Let me know if any of you have any luck finding a hitch...I need one for my Z too!
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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I need one for my race tires too.

No wonder we drop bombs on Canadians.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by raceboy
I need one for my race tires too.

No wonder we drop bombs on Canadians.
Ha!

No disrespect for the majority of Canadians around here, but that was funny
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by stillz
your all ****ing stupid thinking of putting a tralier hitch on ypur z that is what u put on a trick not a sports car u dum *****
Dear dimwit..... concerning your recent outburst on my350z.com

You are an idiot. STOP. Nobody asked you. STOP.

EOM
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by Vlad
if you'd happen to have the pictue.

I need it for autocross, and all it needs to carry is 4 wheels and a cargobox for tools and small stuff
Sorry, I don't have any pictures of the hitch and I don;t have that car anymore. Wish I could help you out.

All you could see from the back was a small rectangle, which was the end of a metal tube 1 inch tall and 3 inches wide. That was it. Super slick.

As for putting a trailer on the Z, it seems like a fine idea to me. Perfect for autocrossing. I mean, unless you have a truck AND a car carrier this is the next best thing.

For me, the trailer let me own just one sporty car and still work on my house. If I didn't have that trailer I would have had to buy something more practical.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:48 AM
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Originally posted by stillz
your all ****ing stupid thinking of putting a tralier hitch on ypur z that is what u put on a trick not a sports car u dum *****
I hate to suggest things that limit people's freedom.... But can we prevent canadian kids from joining the forum? Or have some penalty for Posting Under Influence?

No disrespect for mature canadians.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:57 AM
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I'd like to have something like this

it's invisible when not in use


http://www.seriousauto.com/hitch/hitch.htm

I already find a trailer at less than $200
http://www.mainstreet-data.com/trailer/
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 10:47 PM
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Anyone locate a hitch yet?
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 06:42 AM
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I havent seen one, but did hear of one a while back.

I say buy a beater heh. I refuse to feed her anymore, she is on a strict diet. yes I know that could only weigh like 20-30lbs, but just the same, the fatty musnt eat!!!
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by raceboy
No wonder we drop bombs on Canadians.
That was so out of line it's not even funny. Yeah buddy was a ********, but that was as uncalled for as a September 11th joke.
I was there in Kandahar on April 16 and I do not find that funny.

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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by ZigZag
That was so out of line it's not even funny. Yeah buddy was a ********, but that was as uncalled for as a September 11th joke.
I was there in Kandahar on April 16 and I do not find that funny.

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Get a sense of humor pal, it was a joke. In case you think I hate Canadians or something, take a close look at the 3 guys in my avatar; the three best musicians in the world IMHO.
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