Cardinal Rule...
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Joined: Apr 2008
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Cardinal Rule...
Dare I break it?
Here is the back story:
1999 C5 FRC stock catback
Daily driver
limited access to trails local unless friends drive their truck.
I bike a lot (pedal not motorcycle) and have recently picked up a bike rack for a steal that keeps the bikes upright and away from the vehicle, it has a 1 1/4" square hitch.
Over the winter I purchased a new mountain bike which I would like to get a lot of use in this year.
Should I put a hitch on the vette? I'm completely on the fence and feel like im committing a crime of sorts.
Let the insults roll....
Here is the back story:
1999 C5 FRC stock catback
Daily driver
limited access to trails local unless friends drive their truck.
I bike a lot (pedal not motorcycle) and have recently picked up a bike rack for a steal that keeps the bikes upright and away from the vehicle, it has a 1 1/4" square hitch.
Over the winter I purchased a new mountain bike which I would like to get a lot of use in this year.
Should I put a hitch on the vette? I'm completely on the fence and feel like im committing a crime of sorts.
Let the insults roll....
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,549
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Why not ?? It's your car and if it's useful, do it. I used a Delan hitch on my Z06 to haul a tire trailer for 2 years. Their receiver tucks up between the exhaust pipes and you can hardly see the rest.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lexington Park MD
I approve... as if our opinion matters.
I'm considering adding a hitch to mine if I pick up a motorcycle in the near future. It'd be nice to be able to take it to the occasional track day.
I'm considering adding a hitch to mine if I pick up a motorcycle in the near future. It'd be nice to be able to take it to the occasional track day.
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 142
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Thanks for the input guys, I'll be pulling the trigger shortly, so far I have found Drawtite and Curt not very many Delan, thoughts? how well are the "hidden"? Quality? prices are about the same...
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No reason to ask us - if you want to carry bikes on the back of your car, go for it. And I've seen a number of Vettes with trailer hitches on them so you won't be breaking any new ground.
