Getting Tires to track days while driving it, Options?? - LotusTalk

brgelise · 10-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Like it says, over the winter I'm exploring options. If you have found a way to fit 3 inside and 1 over engine bay, I'm interested!

RacyTracy · 10-31-2009, 04:43 PM

BOE TOWING BARS- VERY limited Supply

Davemk1 · 10-31-2009, 05:20 PM

Does anyone know if one can quick disconnect the bar once you get to the track?

Dave

RacyTracy · 10-31-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Davemk1

Does anyone know if one can quick disconnect the bar once you get to the track?

Dave

I'm sure if you PM turbophil, he can answer all your questions regarding his system....

vonquik · 11-01-2009, 04:18 AM

All you have to do to remove the tow bar is loosen the two front bolts and remove the two rear bolts and you are done. They can be reached easily with the car sitting on the ground or jacked up during the tire change. With the BOE bar towing is very easy and you can travel without the tires in or tied to the car.

darkSol · 11-01-2009, 04:31 AM

Takes a whole 60 seconds to detach... 2 minutes to reattach.

I've been there at least a dozen times watching Phil do it.

Dragon · 11-01-2009, 06:03 AM

I love my BOE tow bar..

rackhenry · 11-01-2009, 07:06 AM

Until I get a trailer the toe bar option seems a good way to go. Phil, What is the shipping out to SoCal?

CosmosMpower · 11-03-2009, 07:48 AM

Will the tow bar work with a tire tail or can the Lotus not support that much tongue weight?

kwancho · 11-03-2009, 09:14 AM

That's pretty slick. +1 on wanting to be more of a track junkie to justify that.

apexdc · 11-03-2009, 06:53 PM

In an attempt to encourage those with doubts about towing behind a car as small as the Lotus, I will submit the attached photos. I built the trailer to haul two to three race karts, tools, ten gallons of fuel, full cooler, EZ-Up, etc. etc. etc. or I could remove the top, keep the storage compartment up front and haul a motorcycle.

I was hauling it behind a stock 1991 Miata (sold the car, kept the trailer). 112 HP, weighed probably about 2200. Tongue weight was usually about 100 pounds.

My longest tow was 150 miles each way, going from sea level to about 4000' along the way.

I drove sanely, but was often in the 70 range. It would run 75 easily, but that seemed to be flaunting the law a little too much.

Keep in mind that you can buy a 5000 pound sport ute that has a towing capacity of 7500 pounds. Our cars have very large tires, brakes and engines compared to their weight.

I never had a single problem.

Get the hitch!!

hroundy · 11-04-2009, 05:06 PM

Here is an entire thread on the BOE bar:
BOE TOWING BARS- VERY limited Supply

It was an easy install, hour or so. You need a Modulite unit (local travel trailer supply) to get the lights to work properly.

Works great. I have been on two hour trips, 70-80MPH without issue.

10-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
brgelise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 349	Getting Tires to track days while driving it, Options?? Like it says, over the winter I'm exploring options. If you have found a way to fit 3 inside and 1 over engine bay, I'm interested! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise Sport Hardtop LRG red leather. 04 Skip Barber Race School, Competition certificate; 04 Jaguar XJ Vandan Plas Radiance Red Ivory leather 08 Isuzu Ascender Lux 08 BMW X5 3.0Si Monaco Blue, Sand Biege, loaded

10-31-2009, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,202 Images: 1	BOE TOWING BARS- VERY limited Supply __________________ Tracy 2009 Lotus Exige S260 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

11-01-2009, 04:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
vonquik Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 41	BOE tow bar All you have to do to remove the tow bar is loosen the two front bolts and remove the two rear bolts and you are done. They can be reached easily with the car sitting on the ground or jacked up during the tire change. With the BOE bar towing is very easy and you can travel without the tires in or tied to the car.

11-01-2009, 04:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Takes a whole 60 seconds to detach... 2 minutes to reattach. I've been there at least a dozen times watching Phil do it. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

11-01-2009, 06:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,747 Images: 2	I love my BOE tow bar.. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

10-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Davemk1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 46	Does anyone know if one can quick disconnect the bar once you get to the track? Dave

11-01-2009, 07:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 177	Until I get a trailer the toe bar option seems a good way to go. Phil, What is the shipping out to SoCal? __________________ 2006 Lotus Exige - Mods: Lotus Sport ECU, Stage Two Exhaust, RTV Brace, V2 Arms, Harness Bar, Hawk HT-10 pads

11-03-2009, 07:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
CosmosMpower Cone Magnet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,029	Will the tow bar work with a tire tail or can the Lotus not support that much tongue weight? __________________ 06 Canyon Red Elise LSS, Touring, SS, Stg 2, HID, BWR swaybar 09 Mini Cooper S 6MT 2000 Grand Prix White S2000

11-03-2009, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	That's pretty slick. +1 on wanting to be more of a track junkie to justify that. __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

11-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
apexdc From close to Roswell.... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 428	HAVE NO FEAR!!! In an attempt to encourage those with doubts about towing behind a car as small as the Lotus, I will submit the attached photos. I built the trailer to haul two to three race karts, tools, ten gallons of fuel, full cooler, EZ-Up, etc. etc. etc. or I could remove the top, keep the storage compartment up front and haul a motorcycle. I was hauling it behind a stock 1991 Miata (sold the car, kept the trailer). 112 HP, weighed probably about 2200. Tongue weight was usually about 100 pounds. My longest tow was 150 miles each way, going from sea level to about 4000' along the way. I drove sanely, but was often in the 70 range. It would run 75 easily, but that seemed to be flaunting the law a little too much. Keep in mind that you can buy a 5000 pound sport ute that has a towing capacity of 7500 pounds. Our cars have very large tires, brakes and engines compared to their weight. I never had a single problem. Get the hitch!! Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise, Graphite Grey/Red leather, Sport Elise Suspension, Hardtop 1992 900SS Ducati Race Spec Built by Ferracci 2006 KTM 950 SuperMoto, a work in progress Wife drives a 2007 Cooper S, our BIG car! Old stuff gone: Ferrari 275GTB/4, '69 1275 Cooper S. '72 500 Fiat, old Jags, etc. Never bought a boring car.

11-04-2009, 05:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
hroundy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 62	Here is an entire thread on the BOE bar: BOE TOWING BARS- VERY limited Supply It was an easy install, hour or so. You need a Modulite unit (local travel trailer supply) to get the lights to work properly. Works great. I have been on two hour trips, 70-80MPH without issue. __________________ Howard 2005 Elise AP LSS hardtop

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