Looking for your input!

Osiris · 08-05-2019, 10:07 AM

For those that trailer their Z to the track, or anywhere, i'm looking for your input. If you had access locally to a Futura hydraulic lowering trailer, what do you feel is fair to pay daily to rent it?

If you're not familiar, they basically will lay flat on the ground, no ramps required and no removing bumpers or side skirts to get your car on the trailer. See video here.

vtec to vvel · 08-06-2019, 08:28 AM

Sub'd.

I am actually planning on moving from Tampa, FL to Atlanta, GA, and am interested in one of these.

JARblue · 08-06-2019, 09:17 AM

You can rent a normal flatbed trailer for around $50-100 per day. I'd guess something fancy like that trailer could run $250-500 per day or more. And possibly a one way fee as well depending on your trip.

Hotrodz · 08-06-2019, 09:37 AM

Find new or used one and buy it if you are going to track on a regular bases. If you don't have the space to store it then you may be stuck.

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Rusty · 08-06-2019, 08:45 PM

Nice trailer. Price new is around $15,000.

Osiris · 08-07-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Nice trailer. Price new is around $15,000.

Yea they're not cheap; but the the convenience it offers should provide a big customer base for rentals.

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Find new or used one and buy it if you are going to track on a regular bases. If you don't have the space to store it then you may be stuck.

Would be starting a rental business with it

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You can rent a normal flatbed trailer for around $50-100 per day. I'd guess something fancy like that trailer could run $250-500 per day or more. And possibly a one way fee as well depending on your trip.

True, but for the business, the customer will have to return it also, no one-ways.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Sub'd.

I am actually planning on moving from Tampa, FL to Atlanta, GA, and am interested in one of these.

Hotrodz · 08-07-2019, 02:06 PM

I'm not sure I would buy something that expensive to rent out. You can get a steel trailer for less than $4k and by race ramps to load low profile vehicles.

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JARblue · 08-07-2019, 02:27 PM

Sounds like he's got a niche customer base in mind already if he's looking at something that fancy.

I'm guessing it will be tough to be competitive, and consequentially profitable, with steel trailers like that (without some frame of business already established). It's a saturated market.

Osiris · 08-07-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I'm not sure I would buy something that expensive to rent out. You can get a steel trailer for less than $4k and by race ramps to load low profile vehicles.

True, but the idea is to eliminate the need for ramps and removing any body pieces just to get the car onto a trailer. Plus, Futura sells a "supercar" trailer which is wider to cater to that audience as well.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Sounds like he's got a niche customer base in mind already if he's looking at something that fancy.

I'm guessing it will be tough to be competitive, and consequentially profitable, with steel trailers like that (without some frame of business already established). It's a saturated market.

In my area i haven't found anyone that offers trailers like this to rent. But you're correct, it won't be profitable for a year or two.

Hotrodz · 08-07-2019, 03:55 PM

Feather Lite also makes a similar trailer to the one you are looking as well. The only issue with renting it out is that you will need to get a hefty deposit as repairs will not be cheap. I would be worried that it would just disappear, lol and that is why I suggested going with a cheaper setup.

Spooler and I spent less than $15K for our 24' enclosed trailers. You could just start a transport business as especially if you are looking at catering to supercar owners.

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Osiris · 08-07-2019, 04:29 PM

Remember this one Bob? You and I at airstrip event ZdayZ 2015!

Hotrodz · 08-07-2019, 04:38 PM

Yes sir! How could I that was our first meeting up at the Big Dog event and you smoked me lol. What a great time! Really enjoy this year and spending time with you and your wife.

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Osiris · 08-07-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Yes sir! How could I that was our first meeting up at the Big Dog event and you smoked me lol. What a great time! Really enjoy this year and spending time with you and your wife.

I also smoked my clutch that day

Fun times at ZdayZ as always! Was hoping Tony would have that video done by now.

Hotrodz · 08-07-2019, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

I also smoked my clutch that day

Fun times at ZdayZ as always! Was hoping Tony would have that video done by now.

LOL! I upgrade mine right after that event as well. I guess he must be still trying to finalize things as he is just a little OCD.

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CMadison · 08-12-2019, 04:25 PM

that's one sick trailer!

08-05-2019, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 20	Looking for your input! For those that trailer their Z to the track, or anywhere, i'm looking for your input. If you had access locally to a Futura hydraulic lowering trailer, what do you feel is fair to pay daily to rent it? If you're not familiar, they basically will lay flat on the ground, no ramps required and no removing bumpers or side skirts to get your car on the trailer. See video here. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^ Last edited by Osiris; 08-12-2019 at 04:35 PM.

08-06-2019, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,962 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502910	Sub'd. I am actually planning on moving from Tampa, FL to Atlanta, GA, and am interested in one of these. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

08-06-2019, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	You can rent a normal flatbed trailer for around $50-100 per day. I'd guess something fancy like that trailer could run $250-500 per day or more. And possibly a one way fee as well depending on your trip. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-06-2019, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Find new or used one and buy it if you are going to track on a regular bases. If you don't have the space to store it then you may be stuck. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Rusty likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,376 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Nice trailer. Price new is around $15,000. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-07-2019, 02:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I'm not sure I would buy something that expensive to rent out. You can get a steel trailer for less than $4k and by race ramps to load low profile vehicles. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

08-07-2019, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Sounds like he's got a niche customer base in mind already if he's looking at something that fancy. I'm guessing it will be tough to be competitive, and consequentially profitable, with steel trailers like that (without some frame of business already established). It's a saturated market. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-07-2019, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Feather Lite also makes a similar trailer to the one you are looking as well. The only issue with renting it out is that you will need to get a hefty deposit as repairs will not be cheap. I would be worried that it would just disappear, lol and that is why I suggested going with a cheaper setup. Spooler and I spent less than $15K for our 24' enclosed trailers. You could just start a transport business as especially if you are looking at catering to supercar owners. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk JARblue likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\| Last edited by Hotrodz; 08-07-2019 at 04:32 PM.*

08-07-2019, 04:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 20	Remember this one Bob? You and I at airstrip event ZdayZ 2015! JARblue, Hotrodz and Ghostvette like this. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^ Last edited by Osiris; 08-12-2019 at 04:34 PM.

08-07-2019, 04:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Yes sir! How could I that was our first meeting up at the Big Dog event and you smoked me lol. What a great time! Really enjoy this year and spending time with you and your wife. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk JARblue likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

08-12-2019, 04:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
CMadison Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 226 Drives: '12 PW T/S 6MT Rep Power: 12	that's one sick trailer! Osiris likes this. __________________ *Berk CBE \| Berk HFC \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Uprev \| Fujimura \| 322 whp*

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