towing capacity

cossie1600 · 01-18-2012, 10:26 PM

I know Nissan tells you not to do it, but what is the towing capacity on the Z? Actually I am not so concerned about the weight, I am just curious to see how much the trailer will sag the rear of the car. I am hoping to pick up a Scooter (about 600lbs with the trailer).

mantella87 · 01-18-2012, 10:28 PM

Get a buddy with a truck.

6MT · 01-18-2012, 10:30 PM

Towing?! That's funny!

nmjaxx9 · 01-18-2012, 10:33 PM

towing with a Z...not sure thats the best idea

Red__Zed · 01-18-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

I know Nissan tells you not to do it, but what is the towing capacity on the Z? Actually I am not so concerned about the weight, I am just curious to see how much the trailer will sag the rear of the car. I am hoping to pick up a Scooter (about 600lbs with the trailer).

it depends on your trailer's loading, and where exactly you've got it bolted up to the Z. I imagine with an engineering background, you'd have no problem calculating, just some algebra and trig.

Rear springs compress at about 450lbs/in

edub370 · 01-18-2012, 10:35 PM

dont... please....

Cyberium · 01-18-2012, 10:50 PM

padillaZ · 01-18-2012, 10:50 PM

I believe the manual says it can tow 1 elephant so I don't thing th scooter will fly with those strict rules /:

Red__Zed · 01-18-2012, 10:53 PM

holy smokes at all the hate...

cossie1600 · 01-18-2012, 11:01 PM

That trailer the yellow Z is pulling should be heavier than what I have since mine is a HF trailer with wood on there. The goal is to remove the tire stopper and place the Scooter on there. I will probably need to ghetto rig it by throwing an extra long plywood to hold the Scooter since it is about 15-20" longer than my deck. I don't think I am worried about the weight, I am concerned about pulling up my street since I am on a 16 degree incline. I am just afraid of the tongue bottoming out, along with the rear bumper of the car. I should probably make a test run with nothing on there to see.

Shot at 2012-01-09

padillaZ · 01-18-2012, 11:13 PM

Is there a reason u can't just drive the scooter? Sounds a lil sketch when u add the 16 degree incline all though it is a small trailer

O&G · 01-18-2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

holy smokes at all the hate...

should probably add a wing, just to be safe.

cossie1600 · 01-18-2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padillaZ

Is there a reason u can't just drive the scooter? Sounds a lil sketch when u add the 16 degree incline all though it is a small trailer

It's a 30 miles ride, in the middle of winter, makes it a little bit rough. Also the maximum speed is like 40mph, not exactly something I can share the road with cars in.

The road that leads to my driveway is 16 degree. There is plenty of power to get it up, I am just afraid of the transition. Plus my trailer is stored inside my garage, I have to back the trailer in there to store it. I will probably have to unhitch and use my car to put it in as the rear visiblity sucks. Also with this temperature, I think I will just spin the rear tires as I get up the hill.

padillaZ · 01-18-2012, 11:37 PM

Haha did u post that video just because it got the scooter scene lol

cossie1600 · 01-19-2012, 12:02 AM

Just letting you know why it isn't a good idea to ride in the winter...

01-18-2012, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	towing capacity I know Nissan tells you not to do it, but what is the towing capacity on the Z? Actually I am not so concerned about the weight, I am just curious to see how much the trailer will sag the rear of the car. I am hoping to pick up a Scooter (about 600lbs with the trailer).

01-18-2012, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	holy smokes at all the hate... 2004YZFR1 likes this.

01-18-2012, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	towing with a Z...not sure thats the best idea

01-18-2012, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
padillaZ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: orlando/stationed:ftsil Posts: 63 Drives: 03 nissan 350z sg m6 Rep Power: 14	I believe the manual says it can tow 1 elephant so I don't thing th scooter will fly with those strict rules /:

01-18-2012, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	That trailer the yellow Z is pulling should be heavier than what I have since mine is a HF trailer with wood on there. The goal is to remove the tire stopper and place the Scooter on there. I will probably need to ghetto rig it by throwing an extra long plywood to hold the Scooter since it is about 15-20" longer than my deck. I don't think I am worried about the weight, I am concerned about pulling up my street since I am on a 16 degree incline. I am just afraid of the tongue bottoming out, along with the rear bumper of the car. I should probably make a test run with nothing on there to see. Shot at 2012-01-09 Shot at 2012-01-09

01-18-2012, 11:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
padillaZ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: orlando/stationed:ftsil Posts: 63 Drives: 03 nissan 350z sg m6 Rep Power: 14	Is there a reason u can't just drive the scooter? Sounds a lil sketch when u add the 16 degree incline all though it is a small trailer

01-18-2012, 11:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
padillaZ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: orlando/stationed:ftsil Posts: 63 Drives: 03 nissan 350z sg m6 Rep Power: 14	Haha did u post that video just because it got the scooter scene lol

01-19-2012, 12:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Just letting you know why it isn't a good idea to ride in the winter...

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