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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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I plan to trailer my car to race events later in the year and would like some suggestions on what people have been successful with. Thanks in advance!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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I used a Trailex Aluminum trailer and liked it so much, I became a dealer. Check out my website and Trailex's for detail information. The lightest aluminum trailer on the market (<900lbs) so you won't need a dully to pull it

www.hendersonmotorsports.com
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I offer my350z.com members a discount and have better prices then Trailex direct.

Let me know if I can help.

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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Wow those are extremely nice, but is there something a bit more economical out there? If I had a porsche or something I would consider, but...
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Anyone?
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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here ya go. click me I'm eventually going to buy the $279 Haul Master metal box trailer. Cheap non-the less.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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here ya go. click me I'm eventually going to buy the $279 Haul Master metal box trailer. Cheap non-the less.
Do you think our cars will fit on that?
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My bad I didn't read the first post. Nevermind.
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I like the Carson Racer. Here is a link to a nice one: http://www.racesignspecialists.com/gallery/carson_a.htm
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Originally posted by Rickdogg
Wow those are extremely nice, but is there something a bit more economical out there? If I had a porsche or something I would consider, but...
Why would you need a "Porsche or something" before you would consider?? Your Z isn't good enough? I tow my Z on one. Anyway, what are you looking to spend and do you want an open or enclosed?
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Originally posted by Jason H
Why would you need a "Porsche or something" before you would consider?? Your Z isn't good enough? I tow my Z on one. Anyway, what are you looking to spend and do you want an open or enclosed?
To be honest I am not sure, but I didn't expect to have to spend 5K. I think 1.5-3K is reasonable. Am I being realistic?

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Originally posted by Rickdogg
To be honest I am not sure, but I didn't expect to have to spend 5K. I think 1.5-3K is reasonable. Am I being realistic?

Thanks!
I think you'll find a steel trailer in that price range, but not aluminum. Nothing wrong with steel as long as you have something to tow with...it's a trade off. What's your tow vehicle?

Our aluminum trailers are only 895# so add that to your Z (~3300) and you're well under 5,000#s which is the limit on most medium sized SUVs (ie, Jeep Cherokee, 4-Runner, etc..)

From time to time I have 1 and 2 year old used ones around. But you're still in the low to mid 4k depending on options. Good thing is no sales tax cause you're out of state...bad thing...you're really out of state
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Originally posted by Jason H
I think you'll find a steel trailer in that price range, but not aluminum. Nothing wrong with steel as long as you have something to tow with...it's a trade off. What's your tow vehicle?

Our aluminum trailers are only 895# so add that to your Z (~3300) and you're well under 5,000#s which is the limit on most medium sized SUVs (ie, Jeep Cherokee, 4-Runner, etc..)

From time to time I have 1 and 2 year old used ones around. But you're still in the low to mid 4k depending on options. Good thing is no sales tax cause you're out of state...bad thing...you're really out of state
I have a 2002 Tundra with a 4.8L V-8. I know that they have a decent amount of TQ, but I don't know if it could handle the weight.
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Originally posted by Rickdogg
I have a 2002 Tundra with a 4.8L V-8. I know that they have a decent amount of TQ, but I don't know if it could handle the weight.
It should tow the aluminum trailer, no problem. Figure the weight of an open steel trailer ~2000lbs.

Good luck in your search. Let me know if I can help further.

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