Not one of the Elises strong points.

[TVR Tommy]

Can't see an Elise being very good as a tow car. But today I saw one. Not very good pictures, here's the evidence.

[Bebee]

They make great builders vans, 8'x4' plasterboard? no problem, I'll get the Elise!

[Scuffers]

only slightly illegal (quite apart from being plain stupid)

[Stu_00]

TVR Tommy said:

Can't see an Elise being very good as a tow car. But today I saw one. Not very good pictures, here's the evidence.

Oww dear !

[John D.]

Good spot! I've heard about that car.

Why? The mind boggles.

[RobM77]

John D. said:

Good spot! I've heard about that car.

Why? The mind boggles.

Why? Well, with no numberplate and lights showing at the rear he can get away with plenty of speeding offences He'll draw a blank on Gatsos and be invisible at night

[L100NYY]

RobM77 said:

John D. said:

Good spot! I've heard about that car.

Why? The mind boggles.

Why? Well, with no numberplate and lights showing at the rear he can get away with plenty of speeding offences He'll draw a blank on Gatsos and be invisible at night

ights and plate board are on the back of the trailer, you can just make it out in the pictures.

[Scuffers]

L100NYY said:

RobM77 said:

John D. said:

Good spot! I've heard about that car.

Why? The mind boggles.

Why? Well, with no numberplate and lights showing at the rear he can get away with plenty of speeding offences He'll draw a blank on Gatsos and be invisible at night

ights and plate board are on the back of the trailer, you can just make it out in the pictures.

still illegal though, car's not homologated for towing.

[shangani]

What would that be doing to the rear subframe?

[21TonyK]

Click on "Tow Bar"

http://www.boefabrication.com/MoreUpgrades.html

For track days it would be great, trailer a spare set of wheels and tyres. Surely that wouldn't be an issue in terms of loading on the vehicle?

[RobM77]

L100NYY said:

RobM77 said:

John D. said:

Good spot! I've heard about that car.

Why? The mind boggles.

Why? Well, with no numberplate and lights showing at the rear he can get away with plenty of speeding offences He'll draw a blank on Gatsos and be invisible at night

ights and plate board are on the back of the trailer, you can just make it out in the pictures.

thanks - there's no way I can make that out on my internet setup at work! (window within a window within a window within a window... ).

[Scuffers]

21TonyK said:

Click on "Tow Bar"

http://www.boefabrication.com/MoreUpgrades.html

For track days it would be great, trailer a spare set of wheels and tyres. Surely that wouldn't be an issue in terms of loading on the vehicle?

quite apart from being totally illegal (in the EU at least), think about what you have to bolt it to, the subframe is not designed to take any loads like that, and neither is the chassis.

Imagine you have even a piss light trailer with a set of wheels and tyres on it, that's going to be ~200Kg's, now imagine doing 50Mph, then hitting something (like the car that just pulled out in-front of you), even a nice low G impact will result in the brackets tearing off the chassis, and then the 200Kg's coming into the back of the car.

you might also want to consider that the chassi member it;s bolted to is just behind your arse when in the car, if that punches though, your the next thing in line....

really does not bear thinking about.

[21TonyK]

Scuffers said:

21TonyK said:

Click on "Tow Bar"

http://www.boefabrication.com/MoreUpgrades.html

For track days it would be great, trailer a spare set of wheels and tyres. Surely that wouldn't be an issue in terms of loading on the vehicle?

quite apart from being totally illegal (in the EU at least), think about what you have to bolt it to, the subframe is not designed to take any loads like that, and neither is the chassis.

Imagine you have even a piss light trailer with a set of wheels and tyres on it, that's going to be ~200Kg's, now imagine doing 50Mph, then hitting something (like the car that just pulled out in-front of you), even a nice low G impact will result in the brackets tearing off the chassis, and then the 200Kg's coming into the back of the car.

you might also want to consider that the chassi member it;s bolted to is just behind your arse when in the car, if that punches though, your the next thing in line....

really does not bear thinking about.

put like that maybe getting the Mrs to follow with her boot full of bits is the best option

[Scuffers]

21TonyK said:

Scuffers said:

21TonyK said:

Click on "Tow Bar"

http://www.boefabrication.com/MoreUpgrades.html

For track days it would be great, trailer a spare set of wheels and tyres. Surely that wouldn't be an issue in terms of loading on the vehicle?

quite apart from being totally illegal (in the EU at least), think about what you have to bolt it to, the subframe is not designed to take any loads like that, and neither is the chassis.

Imagine you have even a piss light trailer with a set of wheels and tyres on it, that's going to be ~200Kg's, now imagine doing 50Mph, then hitting something (like the car that just pulled out in-front of you), even a nice low G impact will result in the brackets tearing off the chassis, and then the 200Kg's coming into the back of the car.

you might also want to consider that the chassi member it;s bolted to is just behind your arse when in the car, if that punches though, your the next thing in line....

really does not bear thinking about.

put like that maybe getting the Mrs to follow with her boot full of bits is the best option

yup, and thinking this though a little more...

Just imagine if the trailer get's rear-ended by something big and heavy?

[saaby93]

I cant see the number plate but if its a pre 98 car isnt it legal?

[bogie]

its ok, theyve got a good disclaimer as theyve obviously worried about some lawsuits too LOL

"**** BOE Fabrication, LLC does not take responsibility for misuse of this Tow Bar that may result in injury or property damage of any kind. The Lotus 111 platform is not designed for towing and the end user should keep this in mind when using and purchasing this product. This towing product has not been approved of or inspected by DOT. While we have enjoyed this tow bar to help transport tents, chairs, and coolers to track events, the end user should purchase at their own risk. If upon inspecting the shipped product, you're not 100% satisfied that your towing needs will be met with this, we'll refund your money upon receipt of the unused unit. Thank you for your business and please let us know if you have any questions****"

[Scuffers]

BOE

Bodge
Owfull
Engineering

[saaby93]

21TonyK said:

Click on "Tow Bar"

http://www.boefabrication.com/MoreUpgrades.html

Surely that ones for an S2 i.e. post 98 and not approved

Is it an S2 in the pics?

[Scuffers]

saaby93 said:

21TonyK said:

Click on "Tow Bar"

http://www.boefabrication.com/MoreUpgrades.html

Surely that ones for an S2 i.e. post 98 and not approved

Is it an S2 in the pics?

Makes no odds, still lethal.

[21TonyK]

What about the principal behind their brake ducts? I've heard of at least one very positive review by a user on exiges.com. Not saying I'd pay $5-600 for it but the theory seems to be sensible.