(NC) Flying Miata lightweight tow hitch

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Sailor
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(NC) Flying Miata lightweight tow hitch

Postby Sailor » Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:32 pm

I'm looking at bringing in one of these for my NC

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?sto ... %20%20BALL

If you are interested in one , PM me and I will see what I can do about getting a few put into the one box for shipping.
Last contact with FM indicated that 3, maybe 4 at a pinch would fit...I will need to confirm that.

Install instructions here
http://www.flyinmiata.com/support/instr ... h%20NC.pdf

Blue Meany link here (scroll down)
http://thebluemeany.blogspot.com.au/
Rob


05 NCLE, Cosworth SC,PF01,Ohlins,Selby,GWR exh
"We're only given a tiny spark of madness.We mustn't lose it"(Robin Williams)

Sailor
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Posts: 1064
Joined: Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:49 pm
Vehicle: NC
Location: Southie...NOT from " the Shire " :/.

Re: (NC) Flying Miata lightweight tow hitch

Postby Sailor » Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:21 pm

Been a while but I had heard rumours of problems.
This seems to confirm that.

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=488669

looks like you're on Paul!
Rob


05 NCLE, Cosworth SC,PF01,Ohlins,Selby,GWR exh
"We're only given a tiny spark of madness.We mustn't lose it"(Robin Williams)

Mr Morlock
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Re: (NC) Flying Miata lightweight tow hitch

Postby Mr Morlock » Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:26 pm

that's one link worth recycling. We also know Mazda do not recommend any towing at all for MX5s and if there was an accident it could void insurance.

nbse2

Re: (NC) Flying Miata lightweight tow hitch

Postby nbse2 » Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:50 pm

Not related to the NC but I have an NB with a towbar. It attaches to the end of the chassis rails and really tightens the car right up and reduces scuttle shake. I have however been advised by a couple of people, including the installer that tow bars are not very good for the MX as it basically tightens the thing up to much and can end up causing problems, namely cracks somewhere down the line.


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