[tamathumper]

I hope I never not own a truck. Ever.

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[Inkedupfatboy]

I am with you on the not running a marathon though - lol.



Tama, master of the double negative?? wait what??

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[Rap]

Tbillow pics? Clrbrook@epix.net

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[Cloud9...68]

I understand how useful trucks can be. I guess I'm just jaded by seeing all the 110 lb ladies tooling around in them, probably never using them for their intended purpose. I just despise large vehicles in general - hard to park, guzzle too much gas, hard to maneuver,can't fit into a garage, etc. Once a year or so, definitely, but my big fear is that if I turn the 968 into a full-time track car one of these days, and consequently give into to the need to own a vehicle that can pull a trailer, I'm afraid I'll get sucked into a situation where it becomes my full-time vehicle. Driving a minivan the two-and-half-years I was working on my car was bad enough, but a truck? The only thing I can imagine that would be worse would be one with a radio that only tuned into the full-time Journey station. Now THAT would be my own personal version of hell on earth...

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[tbillow]

Sorry Rap. Traveling on business. Home tomorrow will snap some pics.

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[Inkedupfatboy]

Cloud, I have an 80 gig iPod in my truck that has every CD I own. I have a playlist that is 18 hours long and can get me from Florida to PA without hearing the same song twice. I can see where you would not want a minivan, (gad) but the truck is truly a versatile vehicle.

I guess you will just have to get the truck and trailer, convert your 968 to a permanent track car and then get a second 968 as a daily driver since we can't talk some good sense into you son.



I know what you mean though, I live in redneckville...some of the pickemups them boys drive - lol the side rails at the top of the bed are higher than the six feet I am tall, and they are running 44's or larger on them...(no vehicle inspection required in Florida)



Seriously though, I have a Ridgeline. Fairly sophisticated, not rednecky, has a trunk, not hard to drive or park and all I have ever done to it in over a 150K is tires, brakes, gas, oil and a power steering pump. Oh yea, I had the timing belt done. That's it. Not too bad. I think the truck will cost me less to have bought, to own and to buy a new one before I get the 968 on the road parts and cash wise.



I am keeping my truck and next year I am probably going to go buy a Rubicon.



Good luck - remember, hauling the 968 saves mileage on the odometer and more time to wear it down on the track - lol

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[Qfrank]

I have a custom built trailer hitch for towing a tire trailer.



Hooks up to rear bumper area, plus a custom metal plate, which goes behind the bumper cover for extra support,when towing the trailer.



Helps distribute weight and forces evenly. The real deal. I can send pictures to those interested. Many hours with a welder to fabricate.



FQ

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[Rap]

I'd like to see it.

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[Rap]

Well after much research, looking at ad's, pricing new ones, flip flopping back and forth between a open or enclosed trailer and generally torturing myself on making a decision, I finally decided on an open air trailex. My brother and I drove out to the factory in Canfield, Ohio to pick it up on Saturday. He drove my Denali and I drove the white 968. Why did I drive the 968 out there you might ask? For those of you who have met me you know I'm a plodding doofus with little car knowledge and zero mechanical ability. When I bought the Denali in December it was the first time I drove or owned an SUV. I have never pulled anything, other than someone's leg, certainly not a trailer or one with a car on it! I took the white car because after a long winter the car needed a drive. Me too. This was the farthest this car had ever been driven.



For anyone contemplating a trailer give Trailex a look. I worked with the sales manager Carl who has worked there for 19 years. He is an avowed Vette owner and lover. He has a side business where he restores Vettes for people. He also sells a couple a year on Barrett-Jackson. While we were there a number of Porsche guys were there picking up trailers and just talking to Carl. I met some guys from the Pittsburgh area, who I had met at Watkins Glen, who were picking up this cool enclosed trailer.



Trailex is a vertically integrated American company that produces all of it's parts other than tires and electrics. So I was told! Carl was incredibly helpful over the phone in directing and advising on mods. A lot of Porshes guys use trailex so he had a pretty good knowledge base for which to give advice. I backed the 968 into the factory then did the same with the Denali and he showed me how to attach the trailer to the Denali, drive the car up onto the trailer and tie it down. For those of youse peoples who have done this for years I apologize if I'm boring you! He did a drive within their complex to check torque weight and stability and then had me take it out on the highway to get a feel for this new driving experience!



Then it was off and homeward bound. Within minutes it was raining which it did most of the way home. Least I forget, there were periods of fog seemingly only coupled with construction zones. Interestingly enough this was an easy drive. You certainly not only have to pay attention and anticipate much more than you normally do but have to remember you are pulling a trailer! Not that hard when all you have to do is look in your review mirror and see a 968 seemingly on top of you.



Seem too easy? You bet! Getting the car off in the pouring rain was a PITA. Backing the trailer into a large space next to the garage had to be funny to watch. I had the snow plowed back the other day to give me enough room. Thank god I live in bum---- on a dirt road. This road was blocked for a short while! Lol. My backing up skills will need lots of practice.



So now it's on to the next stage of DE ing!

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[Cloud9...68]

Congratulations on getting the trailer. I know you've been agonizing over this for quite awhile It should give you a lot of peace of mind during your DE adventures.

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[Rap]

It's now covered with a quarter inch patina of ice and then topped off with a two inch coating of snow! It looks so forlorn!

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[Cloud9...68]

You need to pack up and move to Austin. No snow, seldom any ice, and three (3) awesome race tracks with 30 miles of each other! Yes, the summers are pretty tough, but survivable.

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[Rap]

For those of you with trailers or those who have owned trailers, I'm looking for advice and thoughts on the carrying of fuel jugs. Is there any value to attaching a container to the trailer to carry the jugs, empty, and fill them up either on site or close to or should one leave them in your tow vehicle and do same?

Since the trailer is left at the track I fill the two I have now each morning on my way to the track. This raises the next question as to whether 2 or 4 is the best number since many DE's have 4 runs. Track gas is expensive and every dollar saved adds up. I'm not entirely comfortable carrying gas in my vehicle although the distances are short. Having to leave the track during the day to find cheaper gas and fill the jugs is an option but it It is a PITA.

Any thoughts?

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[flash]

best not to have fuel canisters in the tow vehicle. you will never be free of the fumes.



if you aren't happy buying gas at the track, then make your trek to the track empty, and fill them up close to the track. just be sure that wherever you put them, the spot can handle the weight while bouncing around getting into the track area.

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[Rap]

Yes that's what I'm doing now. Once full they are pretty well wedged in. I put weather tech down to help with dirt and spills. Not perfect but better than nothing.

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[Rap]

So Mr OCC decides to load his car on the trailer tonite because I'm busy tomorrow nite and am dropping it off on Friday at Pocono. As I'm doing this a family of two kids with a Mom and Dad ride by on their bikes. The father stops and gushes oh wow is that the new Porsche. Foregoing any jerk response, I tell him it is a 21 year old car. He responds wow it's immaculate. I thank him for the kind compliment and bask in the glow. That's what this car is about. 21 years old and it's looks to the uninformed are that of a new car. Can you say classic looks?

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[Bulti]

A dad with great taste! Good for you Rap.

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