ElmrPhD
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| posted on 6/6/17 at 08:16 AM |
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Winching and "Tow" points of a Vortx?
Do MNR Vortx owners simply use the wishbones for recovery at the track and for winching on to a trailer?
I know, "I just drive my Vortx on to the trailer", but mine isn't running yet and I can imagine having "racing
incidents" at the track, so...how to "Tow"?
Thanks,
Steve, in the NLs
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bi22le
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| posted on 6/6/17 at 10:07 AM |
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I can never remember what it is called ( it has a special name) but I have a recovery rope that has adjustable loops, one for each wishbone, and then
a central tow point. It stops the rope ripping off your nose cone.
I have only used it once for trial.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
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ElmrPhD
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| posted on 6/6/17 at 01:47 PM |
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That sounds like what I'm looking for as I have that concern. I think the Vortx nosecone protrudes a little more than that of other 7s and
they're all pretty low.
So...if you go to the track, do you keep that (whatever it's called) in the car with you, in case of an off?
Let me know if you remember what it's called. Otherwise, if you happen to have a pic of it...that would be grand to see.
Thanks a bunch,
Steve, in the NLs
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daniel mason
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| posted on 6/6/17 at 06:19 PM |
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I'd never even consider the wishbone.
You'd be better off using the roll hoop
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bi22le
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| posted on 7/6/17 at 06:25 AM |
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I have found them after much searching. It is called a winch brother.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361658503482.
I dont have it in the car while on track, although that may not be a bad idea. Problem being you don't know what damage you may have to contend
with and the marshals may ignore you and do what they want anyway.
I bought mine to help me get the car onto the trailer if the engine goes pop.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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bi22le
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| posted on 7/6/17 at 06:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
I'd never even consider the wishbone.
You'd be better off using the roll hoop
Would the nose dive down deeper into the gravel if they tried to pull you forward out of a pit?
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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