 New Trailer Hitch On!, Can't even see it. |
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 Jul 18 2004, 07:38 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303  |
Well, I just got my Hidden Hitch installed. Unless you're looking for it, you can't see a thing. Really, really pleased. Just had to drill 2 holes - everything else was fine. Took probably 2 hours.
(IMG:http://www.legendoffire.com/upload/up-down/Hitch-side.JPG) (IMG:http://www.legendoffire.com/upload/up-down/Hitch-corner.JPG) (IMG:http://www.legendoffire.com/upload/up-down/Hitch-rear.JPG) (IMG:http://www.legendoffire.com/upload/up-down/Hitch-close.JPG) |
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Jul 18 2004, 10:30 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 43 Joined: 17-July 04 Member No.: 409 |
wow, cool - are you going to tow a support trailer?
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Jul 18 2004, 11:18 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Nice plates!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Where did you get it and how much? |
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Jul 19 2004, 06:17 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I had a hidden hitch brand, myself, for a while.
I still have those little wire thingys for fishing bolts through confined spaces. |
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Jul 19 2004, 07:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 715 Joined: 29-May 04 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 352 |
yeah, really - Were did you get the hitch? Got pics of the underside?
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Jul 19 2004, 07:39 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I bought mine through www.truckaddons.com
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Jul 19 2004, 02:04 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
Well, I think we need to go with Mitch's source - I bought mine for $60 from a friend. I am going to use it to tow a little 4'x8' trailer to and from events. BTW, did you know that 4 315's will not fit side-by-side on a 4" trailer? They are a few scant inches too wide. So, with 8", I'm just going to lay them down and run a long bolt through the floor and put a locking lug nut on top to keep them secure (and to keep them from getting stolen). I've also got a large 3' high x 4' wide x 2' deep tool box with all my junk in it (brake rotors, jacks, misc. spare parts) that will go in the front.
This thing was EASY to install, too! There are already 4 holes, so only 2 need to be drilled. The assembly didn't come with the wire thingy's to pull the bolts through, so I just used a coat hanger (worked fine). I was actually really surprised at how tight it drew up under the car. There is a plastic cap that is supposed to fit over the end. Well, with it so tight up against my bumper, the cap won't even fit! And, the end of the hitch is about 1mm from the bumper (measured horizontally, parallel to the ground). I really couldn't be happier. |
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Jul 19 2004, 02:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7 |
That really does tuck up neatly.
I think I'll tattle on you on the other ls1 boards though, just to start a flame fest for daring to install a hitch. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jul 19 2004, 04:42 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Shortbus, I hate to bring you down, but after seeing these nice Firebird pics you are going to be very dissapointed by the Camaro options. Hidden Hitch is still the best choice, but it is NOT hidden - at all. Nothing else is either.
If you make it to a Lexington or Louisville autocross I can show you what it looks like. |
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Jul 20 2004, 12:42 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
The skirting on the rear of TAs does hide it nicely, but not as well on Formulas or Zs
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Jul 20 2004, 02:25 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
Oh, so my bumper hangs down a bit farther? That makes a bit of sense.
Also, feel free to post my pics elsewhere! In fact, I posted them on LS1tech.com in a thread where guys were saying that they "cried every time they saw a hitch on an LS1". I simply told them, well you can't see mine, so I guess you won't be crying! Finally, I'll try to remember to take pics of the underside tonight. |
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Jul 20 2004, 03:00 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Jul 20 2004, 09:25 AM) Oh, so my bumper hangs down a bit farther? That makes a bit of sense. Also, feel free to post my pics elsewhere! In fact, I posted them on LS1tech.com in a thread where guys were saying that they "cried every time they saw a hitch on an LS1". I simply told them, well you can't see mine, so I guess you won't be crying! Finally, I'll try to remember to take pics of the underside tonight. Well, to quote Mitch from many moons ago, "are you going to rub it or race it?". The hitch is butt-ugly. It helps that my car is black, and I used Fender washers to adjust the tild and tuck the receiver up a little closer. The twin giant tailpipes on my Magnaflow catback help hide it from the side, but they are ugly too IMHO. The hitch is still clearly visible from the rear. But, the bottom line is that I need the hitch to haul my race tires and tools. Gazing and polishing doesn't make it faster (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) BTW, the Magnaflow is designed to use the same mounting holes as the hitch, which doesn't work. I had to bend the hangers into pretzels and fabricate some brackets to make it all coexist. Luckily my brackets ARE hidden. |
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Jul 20 2004, 03:08 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303 |
"Rub it or race it"? Ya know, the sucky part is, I was supposed to race this Sunday, but somehow double booked myself for a weekend in Destin with my wife and family. But, my next event is in ouston on the 7th. I'm thinking about pulling the trailer during the race - you know, a little more weight on the rear wheels to keep them from spinning! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
And, I know what you mean about the polishing. In fact, the only car wash my car has gotten since New Year's is just before the World of Wheels in January. It looked great, won first place in Production Road Racer, and hasn't seen wax since. |
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Jul 20 2004, 03:39 PM
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batmobile Group: Advanced Members Posts: 89 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Central FL Member No.: 386 |
00 Trans Ram, what brand is the hitch that you are using?
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Jul 20 2004, 03:46 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Jul 18 2004, 02:38 PM) Well, I just got my Hidden Hitch installed. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Jul 20 2004, 05:07 PM
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batmobile Group: Advanced Members Posts: 89 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Central FL Member No.: 386 |
Thanks, looks like I missed it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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Jul 20 2004, 05:36 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (sgarnett @ Jul 20 2004, 10:00 AM) Well, to quote Mitch from many moons ago, "are you going to rub it or race it?". But, the bottom line is that I need the hitch to haul my race tires and tools. Gazing and polishing doesn't make it faster (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm glad it is not just me. I need to post a pic of my wheels (daily driven race pads). |
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Jul 20 2004, 06:50 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I have found that a good polish job makes the rubber scuffs and cone rash come off easier.
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Jul 20 2004, 07:04 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jul 20 2004, 01:50 PM) I have found that a good polish job makes the rubber scuffs and cone rash come off easier. That is true. I do try to find a car wash near each event to get most of the grit off, and will go around the bottom 6" or so of the front and sides with Meguire's detailing spray. It's just a quick and sloppy job, though. . |
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Jul 21 2004, 12:09 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Agreed. I try and hit a car wash on the way home to knock off the big chunks and
hit my brake rotors to get the dust build up out of all those leetle tiny holes. Makes clean up a lot easier ... |
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