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Jeff Hogan
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QLD
Soarer TT

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Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:14 pm, by: Jeff Hogan (Hoges)

Hey all,

I am moving up to Thursday Island in Far North QLD next year and as such will be buying a boat. Now the bad part is that I will have to sell my 94 TT as it is just too impractical to bring up here, but I would like to get a stock v8, 3l, or tt to replace it with.

So my questions are, can i fit a towball to a soarer? How would it go towing a boat (probably 1t worth) up an down a slippery boat ramp at low tide? Should i just bite the bullet and get a commo :S

Which brings me to the next point, anyone want to buy a 94 TT? Anyone have a stock soarer they want to sell for as close to $5k as possible?

Daniel Clarke
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NSW
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Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:20 pm, by: Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain)

Get a Towbar and stop asking stupid questions.. Geez,lol...

You want to know if a car with almost 380 nm of torque in stock form and over 206kw , Will tow a boat... And then you say you will buy a Commodore.. Which has maybe 280nm and 150kw?

I think i answered it for you

If your worried about slipperiness. Get 1 with Traction Control!

Jeff Hogan
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Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:41 pm, by: Jeff Hogan (Hoges)

lol yeah i guess you're right, i should just stop pussy footing around

I think its just that I have never seen a soarer tow anything, so don't relate the two.

Then theres the problem of finding one for around $5k, any money over that i spend comes off my boat budget, and up here i spend a hell of a lot more time on the water then driving.

Daniel Clarke
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Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:47 pm, by: Daniel Clarke (Dieseltrain)

Any soarer for $5k is gonna cost alot in repairs to get it up to scratch.. AND you need something reliable to be a tow vehicle

And yeah... More $$$ for the boat!

Cheers.

Jeff Hogan
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Monday, November 19, 2007 - 11:55 pm, by: Jeff Hogan (Hoges)

yeah, well i have put just about 5000kms on my current car in 3 years up here, the island is only a couple of kays around, so hopefully there shouldnt be much to go wrong in that time. The only real problem is the dodgy petrol at times and the rust from salt in the air. I know my budget is incredibly low, but there must be a uzz30 in decent knick out there somewhere someone wants to sell, right? Plus it only has to last 2 years till i leave here. There is a guy up here with a white v8 that has been around for a few years, and a jza80 supra, so if they can last the distance i figure 2 years isnt too much to ask is it?

Kyle Wathen
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Vic
GTTL

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 10:42 am, by: Kyle Wathen (Cspot)

No doubt those cars could last there, but chances are they weren’t 5k specials...

Honestly you would be hard pressed to find one in decent nick for 5k, expect it to have a rough body/interior and unknown mechanicals. But if your willing to wait long enough I’m sure you could find a bargain.
If your only doing 1600km or so a year putting around the island, I’d just get a 96-98 Commo/Falcon for 3-5k.

Greg Nikitiuk
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Vic
Celsior

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 10:53 am, by: Greg Nikitiuk (Jestr)

they can even tow each other

Alan Chow
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Vic
GTT-L

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 01:40 pm, by: Alan Chow (Alanchow)

ROFLMAO

Ali Saeed
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WA
Porsche Carrera GT (I wish)

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 04:07 pm, by: Ali Saeed (Ali)

hahahahahhahaha

Brian Timms
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New South Wales
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 06:46 pm, by: Brian Timms (Turbo_brian)

Daniel Clarke wrote on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:47 pm:
Any soarer for $5k is gonna cost alot in repairs to get it up to scratch..

Mine was $5k, and it's pretty much up to scratch, has some paint issues, but mechanically, electroniclly, and structurally is great

But having said that, I got an awesome deal

Alen Sadikovic
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 07:53 pm, by: Alen Sadikovic (Alen87)

Jeff Hogan wrote on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 10:14 pm:
How would it go towing a boat (

well this guy comes every year to the auto salon in vic with his trailer selling DVDs of the event, and he tows that trailer with a soarer.

i spoke to him once and i think he even said he tows his boat.

Micheal Males
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Tasmania
tt

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 08:25 pm, by: Micheal Males (Mikes_soarer)

does anyone have a tow ball that can take some pics of the mounting points and brackets etc as i want to get one made to tow my jetski thanks micheal

Maurice Diggler
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Victoria
TR44HF

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 08:42 pm, by: Maurice Diggler (Mau_rice)

Alen Sadikovic wrote on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 07:53 pm:
well this guy comes every year to the auto salon in vic with his trailer selling DVDs of the event, and he tows that trailer with a soarer.

LOL! And how much does a trailer of DVD's weigh? about 30-40kg more than the trailer?

Alen Sadikovic
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 11:18 pm, by: Alen Sadikovic (Alen87)

Maurice Diggler wrote on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 08:42 pm:
LOL! And how much does a trailer of DVD's weigh? about 30-40kg more than the trailer?

lol, i should state it more clear next time, i mean a caravan trailer

Miles Baker
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 12:28 am, by: Miles Baker (Milesb)

ive towed a cast iron small block chev (with manifolds and all) and a super heavy industrial engine crane in a 6x4. i would estimate at least half a ton plus trailer. no problem. no brakes, single axle trailer.

Wess McManus
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nsw
v8

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 08:45 am, by: Wess McManus (Bar)

Hey Jeff,
See cars for sale,i've got a ute that will tow that boat of yours.Rated to 1700kg,2500kg braked.
You could take ford badges off and replace with LEXUS badges...haha

Alen Sadikovic
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Soarer GTT

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 05:09 pm, by: Alen Sadikovic (Alen87)

Wess McManus wrote on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 08:45 am:
You could take ford badges off and replace with LEXUS badges

haha nothing unusual about that

btw, what kinda ute, my brother is looking at utes atm.

Dave Billings
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Louisiana
SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed

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Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 02:20 am, by: Dave Billings (Waveman1717)

Easy answer, get a truck!! LOL

Shaun Stephenson
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Vic
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Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 02:27 pm, by: Shaun Stephenson (Neonasty)

I have a tow bar on my Soarer. Im yet to use it though.

it bolts up to the mounts that hold the rear mufflers in place. I wouldnt put too much stress on it. Im sure that you could get a better one made though.

I'll get some pics for you if you want.

Don Bagnall
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Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 05:03 pm, by: Don Bagnall (Baggs)

The NORMAL Soarer towbaa bolts up where the towing "Eyes" are bolted.........very strong!

Micheal Males
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Tasmania
tt

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Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 09:26 pm, by: Micheal Males (Mikes_soarer)

yeah can i get some pics as i want to get one made

Gary Rollason
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Qld
TT

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Friday, November 23, 2007 - 06:49 am, by: Gary Rollason (Garyr)

Wynnum towbars, in Brisbane have a jig to make them.
I got one fitted and wired for $450.
Apparently there is also a place in Sydney that can supply them. (If you search you may find my 'Wanted to buy - Towbar' query from a couple of months ago)
Mine is rated to 1200kg.

**I posted this info yesterday, but for some reason it was deleted ??!!!?? **

Chris Wright
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Victoria
Soarer

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Friday, November 23, 2007 - 08:22 am, by: Chris Wright (Extremelanos)

I have a hitch receiver towbar that cost me $800, rated up to 1600 kgs.

Brian Timms
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New South Wales
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Friday, November 23, 2007 - 09:06 am, by: Brian Timms (Turbo_brian)

It's not only the towbar it's self that effects the rating, it's also the way it's connected to the car.

I am getting a towbar in a few months time, hoping to get at least a 1200kg attached rating towbar

Alan Chow
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Friday, November 23, 2007 - 10:12 am, by: Alan Chow (Alanchow)

Maurice Diggler wrote on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 08:42 pm:

Alen Sadikovic wrote on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 07:53 pm:
well this guy comes every year to the auto salon in vic with his trailer selling DVDs of the event, and he tows that trailer with a soarer.

LOL! And how much does a trailer of DVD's weigh? about 30-40kg more than the trailer?

Nooo he tows a soarer filled with DVD's. Get it right morgan

Chris Wright
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Victoria
Soarer

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Friday, November 23, 2007 - 10:35 am, by: Chris Wright (Extremelanos)

Mines bolted in 3 different places with 12 bolts I think, so I'm confident it can pull over 1500kg. They use some existing bolts as well.

Shaun Stephenson
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 05:33 pm, by: Shaun Stephenson (Neonasty)

Sorry havnt been on the forum much lately. Started a new job.

Last pic shows how its connected to the car. It uses the bolts that hold up the exhaust. I wouldnt trust this position for much down force. ALthough for a direct pull (ie. a balanced trailer) they would be excellent.

Drove through Dandenong today, saw a new store.
'Nuff said.

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