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vintagevrs · 29-07-2019 07:51PM

Possible stupid question but I'm a bit clueless. I want to use a quad trailer on a car. The hitch on it looks like this:

Any reason not to? It doesn't cover the ball the same way other hitches do but feels secure enough to me. I don't want the trailer over taking me on the road some day.
Cheers

ba_barabus · 29-07-2019 08:00PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

Possible stupid question but I'm a bit clueless. I want to use a quad trailer on a car. The hitch on it looks like this:

Any reason not to? It doesn't cover the ball the same way other hitches do but feels secure enough to me. I don't want the trailer over taking me on the road some day.
Cheers

No safety chain to activate brakes and stop it running away is the first thing that would worry me. I wouldn't.

punisher5112 · 29-07-2019 08:19PM

It's designed for low down and not a car so don't even think of using it.

As above no safety chain...

selectamatic · 30-07-2019 02:11AM

Does it properly fit a 50mm ball hitch? Quads come as standard with a smaller hitch setup the 50mm has to be specified as an extra.

If it does indeed fit properly you could always fit your own form of a break away chain and then you'd be pretty much good to go.

30-07-2019 01:22PM

That would be not compliant for use on a public highway I imagine.
Most definitely not compliant with a standard tow bar. The "It doesn't cover the ball" is likely a feature to stop folk using it on cars

Wailin · 31-07-2019 07:43PM

Got rid of the sporty plates after seeing the light....pressed aluminium plates way nicer.

Truckermal · 31-07-2019 07:49PM

Nothing wrong with the older one's but the pressed one's look great!

Wailin · 31-07-2019 07:55PM

I initially thought that too mal, but the more I looked at them the more I told myself to cop on :pac:

bazz26 · 31-07-2019 09:10PM

I think the pressed ones look better.

Big Nasty · 31-07-2019 09:29PM

bazz26 wrote: »

I think the pressed ones look better.

Far better

wotzgoingon · 31-07-2019 09:30PM

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I just need to invest in a 2 post lift so I can properly drain the oil next time.

colm_mcm · 31-07-2019 09:31PM

Have a 3 door starlet 1.3 S in that same colour for restoring next once camper is done.

Duke O Smiley · 31-07-2019 09:32PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Have a 3 door starlet in that colour for restoring next once camper is done.

I have a 3dr Jap ep80 coming my way soon too

CIP4 · 31-07-2019 09:46PM

Anyone know of any websites that sell OE VW parts ? Just would be handy to buy online and get delivered rather than going to a main dealer couldn't see any decent sites though.

Sexual Chocolate · 31-07-2019 09:54PM

I would of assuming there be no need to buy parts for a 2018 Golf yet

Messing aside I wouldn't know. Sorry.

CIP4 · 31-07-2019 10:01PM

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

I would of assuming there be no need to buy parts for a 2018 Golf yet

Messing aside I wouldn't know. Sorry.

I have to get two mirror covers just don't like the black plus whoever painted them didn't do the best job with them.

bazz26 · 31-07-2019 10:03PM

You might be better asking in the GTi/R thread CIP4, I'd say the guys in the know keep tabs on that thread more than this one.

tossy · 31-07-2019 10:49PM

CIP4 wrote: »

Anyone know of any websites that sell OE VW parts ? Just would be handy to buy online and get delivered rather than going to a main dealer couldn't see any decent sites though.

What sort of parts ? Generally these days your local parts dept is the cheapest place to buy stuff, gone are the days of the whole rip off dealer thing.

punisher5112 · 31-07-2019 10:52PM

I thought Otto parts done vag.

davycc · 01-08-2019 05:34PM

German Swedish and French do delivery and specialise in those type of stuff cip.
Website is Gsf.ie

i used them for stuff for my old Octavia Vrs .

colm_mcm · 01-08-2019 06:44PM

CIP4 wrote: »

I have to get two mirror covers just don't like the black plus whoever painted them didn't do the best job with them.

Just get the chrome ones. Limerick style.

James Bond Junior · 01-08-2019 07:13PM

It's a white SUV, totally blends into the crowd. You'll be fine!

punisher5112 · 01-08-2019 07:14PM

What is it a quasqai.... ;-)

Midnight_EG · 01-08-2019 07:20PM

Does it come with the new Crowd Control mode?

wotzgoingon · 01-08-2019 09:07PM

Anyone know why the 2018 and 2019 models are down on power compared to the 2014-2017 model of the 2.3 ecoboost?

bazz26 · 01-08-2019 11:27PM

Stricter emissions\WLTP I'd imagine.

Sexual Chocolate · 01-08-2019 11:36PM

https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/incredible-videos-show-bedlam-garda-16685772

https://youtu.be/10HDkkrl2pE

Tonight in Dublin.

James Bond Junior · 01-08-2019 11:40PM

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/incredible-videos-show-bedlam-garda-16685772

https://youtu.be/10HDkkrl2pE

Tonight in Dublin.

Got a few vids earlier. Attempted robbery originally apparently.

Sexual Chocolate · 01-08-2019 11:41PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Got a few vids earlier. Attempted robbery originally apparently.

Failed to stop according to the Indo. Same thing probably....

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 01-08-2019 11:43PM

Saw that myself on the North road

Thought to myself by the looks of the Audi driving it wasn't exactly flooring it and the two lads inside it were chatting away

Thought it strange !

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