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98riviera98
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 |  Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion  Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:18 pm | |
| | AA wrote: |
I didn't tell him my car has more torque than his truck. |
What model truck does he have and what engine??........ haha that would be funny if you showed up someday with a double axle trailor with A HUGE load of wood and have the back end at stock height maybe he would  _________________ 1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors Worthy quotes: | Rickw wrote: | | What a dipshit, grow up. |
| deekster_caddy wrote: | LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess  he'd probably hit me |
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|  | | AA
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:09 am | |
| It's not really a truck, but he pulls the trailer with it. Infinity FX35, VQ35DE with 280 hp / 270 lb-ft. < 370 lb-ft of modded Riv. _________________  |
| | | | 98riviera98
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:28 am | |
| | AA wrote: | | It's not really a truck, but he pulls the trailer with it. Infinity FX35, VQ35DE with 280 hp / 270 lb-ft. < 370 lb-ft of modded Riv. |
lol................. i REALLY like the looks of those in the "burnt orange with the burnt orange interior........ but id have to get a 45... the 35 exhaust note is  _________________ 1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors Worthy quotes: | Rickw wrote: | | What a dipshit, grow up. |
| deekster_caddy wrote: | | LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess he'd probably hit me |
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| | | | jrocha
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:56 pm | |
| AA, I've got a question for you. Are you able to insert the draw-bar into the hitch? It's wierd, because I installed mine (Draw-tite) and it's so hidden that the 13" long bar that came with it will not go in all the way, I'm only about 1/2" away. I took a closer look at the instruction and says you have to trim part of the bumper. That's rediculous. I'm not going to cut my bumper just because of a stupid hitch. I looked for an extension, but they only make them for the 2" bars. I also looked for a longer bar, but I already have the longest I could find anywhere on the net. What did you do? Maybe yours is different becuase it's "Hidden-Hitch" John |
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:00 pm | |
| That's pretty dumb, imo. I'd send it back. My Hidden Hitch does not require any bumper trimming. No clearance problems with the draw bar or the hitch. I've been pulling with no trouble for a couple weeks now. _________________ |
| | | | 98riviera98
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:17 pm | |
| | AA wrote: | | That's pretty dumb, imo. I'd send it back. My Hidden Hitch does not require any bumper trimming. No clearance problems with the draw bar or the hitch. I've been pulling with no trouble for a couple weeks now. |
how is that working for yah?_________________ 1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors Worthy quotes: | Rickw wrote: | | What a dipshit, grow up. |
| deekster_caddy wrote: | | LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess he'd probably hit me |
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:26 pm | |
| I estimate the trailer is 500 lbs, and I loaded it with another 500 lbs of stuff before driving about 20 miles of stop and go + freeway. So the Riv is easily over 5,000 lb. I'm really glad I set my TCC to disengage under less throttle. This way I don't need to throw it in 3rd to pull the trailer. I use 4th instead. Can't use cruise in OD, though. Car doesn't feel much slower with the trailer on, but I know it is. Gas mileage is horrendous when pulling this much weight! _________________ |
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:29 pm | |
| Take it to the drag strip with the trailer and see what it runs!
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| | | | turtleman
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:54 pm | |
| Have you been looking at trans temps while pulling an extra half ton in stop and go? _________________ 1997 turtle  |
| | | | AA
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:13 pm | |
| I have not. I know trans temp can creep up after a while, but it usually takes a good 1/2 hour to reach 180 under normal loads this time of year. Next time I pull, I'll try to remember to get a few readings. _________________ |
| | | | jrocha
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:55 am | |
| | AA wrote: | | That's pretty dumb, imo. I'd send it back. My Hidden Hitch does not require any bumper trimming. No clearance problems with the draw bar or the hitch. I've been pulling with no trouble for a couple weeks now. |
Thanks "AA" ,
It's not really something I can return. (Ebay, again!!)
I'll figure something out. I'll try some duct tape? |
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:04 pm | |
| AA, what's your max towing capacity? My dad has wanted to go camping for a long time, but our VUE's towing limit is just 1,000 lbs. Barely enough for a pop-up camper. I was thinking that if your riv can pull some decent payloads, I might see if my dad wants to try it out. Keep in mind, I have a stock '95 except for a K&N panel filter. _________________ 1995 Riviera S/C; 4" Spectre FWI  , 6k HID's  , Infinity Reference 5022i/9623i speakers   2.25" Thrush glasspacks  , 3/4" Thick chrome grille  95,250 miles and so many to go!   |
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:24 pm | |
| 1000 lbs is our rated capacity. I'm sure I could pull more, but I don't really need to. Because of the low-end torque our cars have, we could pull 2-3k lbs, but I wouldn't try it. _________________ |
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:31 pm | |
| Alright, I won't take any chances. Thanks. _________________ 1995 Riviera S/C; 4" Spectre FWI , 6k HID's , Infinity Reference 5022i/9623i speakers 2.25" Thrush glasspacks , 3/4" Thick chrome grille 95,250 miles and so many to go! |
| | | | 98riviera98
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| | Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:02 pm | |
| | AA wrote: | | 1000 lbs is our rated capacity. I'm sure I could pull more, but I don't really need to. Because of the low-end torque our cars have, we could pull 2-3k lbs, but I wouldn't try it. |
 i like to drive my riv............. not let it sit................... if it drove right now i'd be driving it END of RANT............... By the way
AA I WANT A PIC OF YOUR RIV WITH A TRAILER ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! _________________ 1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors Worthy quotes: | Rickw wrote: | | What a dipshit, grow up. |
| deekster_caddy wrote: | | LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess he'd probably hit me |
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