Z with a towbar?

Mr Ed · 11-29-2009, 02:54 AM

Was driving on the Pacific Highway the other day and saw a titanium coloured 370Z northbound.

At first glance, I saw something covering up the fog light.

As I approached it - it was an ugly looking towbar.

As I was driving my other car, I didnt bother pulling up to wave!!

A most strange thing to install in the Z. I couldnt see anything being pulled, apart from a basic box trailer or a bicycle rack!

Mike · 11-29-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

Was driving on the Pacific Highway the other day and saw a titanium coloured 370Z northbound.

At first glance, I saw something covering up the fog light.

As I approached it - it was an ugly looking towbar.

As I was driving my other car, I didnt bother pulling up to wave!!

A most strange thing to install in the Z. I couldnt see anything being pulled, apart from a basic box trailer or a bicycle rack!

Or a small trailer with his race wheels and track day equipment. I'll be getting one made for mine soon.

Mr Ed · 11-29-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Or a small trailer with his race wheels and track day equipment. I'll be getting one made for mine soon.

from the looks of it, it is probably a Nissan genuine part!

didymus · 11-29-2009, 12:05 PM

I used to have one on my 280zx

BluZ · 11-29-2009, 09:19 PM

There's actually no reason you can't tow with a 370. The rule of thumb is that the total mass of the trailer should not exceed 90% of the tow vehicle (some even suggest 100%). That means you can easily tow up to about 1.3 tonnes with a 370. The Qld govt says its legal to tow up to 1.5 times the vehicle weight if the trailer has brakes. I don't think I'd be that brave.
Power and brakes won't be an issue with the 370. Getting the ride height right could be challenge so you might need an elevated tongue and some adjustable shocks for the rear.
Certainly, there's no reason you couldn't tow a light van, a camper box trailer or small boat or jetski.

11-29-2009, 02:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr Ed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 162 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Z with a towbar? Was driving on the Pacific Highway the other day and saw a titanium coloured 370Z northbound. At first glance, I saw something covering up the fog light. As I approached it - it was an ugly looking towbar. As I was driving my other car, I didnt bother pulling up to wave!! A most strange thing to install in the Z. I couldnt see anything being pulled, apart from a basic box trailer or a bicycle rack!

11-29-2009, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	I used to have one on my 280zx

11-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
BluZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queensland Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z, Blue, 6M Rep Power: 16	There's actually no reason you can't tow with a 370. The rule of thumb is that the total mass of the trailer should not exceed 90% of the tow vehicle (some even suggest 100%). That means you can easily tow up to about 1.3 tonnes with a 370. The Qld govt says its legal to tow up to 1.5 times the vehicle weight if the trailer has brakes. I don't think I'd be that brave. Power and brakes won't be an issue with the 370. Getting the ride height right could be challenge so you might need an elevated tongue and some adjustable shocks for the rear. Certainly, there's no reason you couldn't tow a light van, a camper box trailer or small boat or jetski.