Tow bar for R33 Coupe?

[Timmy G]

Hey,

Has anyone got a tow bar for their R33 Coupe? I just got a bike and need a bike rack as putting the whole bike in my cabin taking up 3 of the 4 seats isn't really an option

[T0nyGTSt]

Yeah I wouldn't mind one of these either.

I wanna tow a trailer. Does the Skyline have enough power to do this?

T.

[dan_the_man]

get a roof rack

[cooks44]

I've heard that the factory 200sx towbar will fit (read it in another thread somewhere - do a search.)

[Timmy G]

a tow bar will look okay, the roof racks will make me look like a mid life crisis family guy

i've got my street cred to look after mmmmkay

[Jamezilla]

a tow bar will look okay, the roof racks will make me look like a mid life crisis family guy

Hmm - I seem to recall that roofracks can be removed when not in use, and towbars are there to stay???

I have Thule roofracks on my car (for carrying the bike) and it looks pretty cool with them on - and pretty cool with them off.

For getting bookcases home from Ikea in a hurry - nothing beats roofracks on a GTR

[enilyks33r]

I have towbar on my R33GTS25T, I had it custom made by Carasel at Moorebank. It was about $350 fitted and wired.

I pulled a car trailer to and from Melbourne without problems (1400kgs on way back) even though the bar is rated at 1000kgs.

I do have a slight contact between one exhaust bracket on LHS of muffler but have had time to have it reshaped. My taillightparkers no longer work on the combination switch but work from foglight switch, I suspect the additional load from the trailer lights may have fried the combination switch so relays may be need if you want to tow rather than carry a bike.

[phorj]

Jamezilla,

I still can't believe you did that to a GTR... you were telling me about it on the GOR cruise, but I though you were pulling my d!ck!

That's insane... doesn't the GF have something with folding seats like a Barina or a Mazda or something?

Damn man... I know it looks OK, but IT'S A GTR!!!

[Timmy G]

impressive jamez, i thought roof racks had to stay on!

how much did that set you back jamez?

[PranK]

Jamezilla - you promised me those pics AAGGGESS ago!!

hmmm.. i am still debating whether to get racks or a towbar on my 'R.

However, Nissan Oz sell towbar kits for $295 (apprently the same as 200SX's fit all R33's except the 4dr.)

Christian

[T0nyGTSt]

The good thing about a tow bar is that they're useful if someone hits you there.

At $295 for an OEM kit it's a no brainer.

T.

[Timmy G]

haha yeah it's like a bumper bumper.

i think i am gunna cart my bike around in my cabin for a while, i can't afford $300 for a towbar / prolly more for roof racks just yet, i just blew all my money on my bike lol

[Jamezilla]

phorj: Haha - I have the Lada still which has a proper tow-bar (and I have a bike carrier) - but it's much nicer driving the Nissan. And as you saw - they come off

TimmyG: $295 brand new from Roof Carrier Systems (Aus Thule distributor). Bike carriers are $110 each.

Prank: Sorry Christian. I thought I had posted them Will take a shot next time I have the bike on there

Get the racks - more practical, and can be easily removed (about 5mins). GTR with mountain-bikes on top looks tough

Mind you - same price for either - I guess it depends if you need to actually 'tow' anything rather than just carry bikes/snowboards/modular furniture

Tony: Haha - yeah. That's why I like having one on the Lada.

[PranK]

i'll find out who stocks Thule around me and go and check 'em out... i'd prefer racks, esp if they come off.

[Jamezilla]

Christian: Thule have their own new retail store in Sydney:

(02) 9439 2526

Roof Carrier Systems here in Melb said to give them a buzz and they'll help you out

[PranK]

great!! Thanks James, I appreciate it.

[PranK]

oh, and i think your car is beautiful! its damn nice!

[Timmy G]

yeah roof racks sound the go for me, i'll get around to it when i have $400 to spare for the rack and a bike holder

[chook]

i had one fitted to my R33 coupe, make sure they tuck the support bar in under the rear bumper with a bolt-on removable tongue, looks much neater

[chook]

also, a hidden wiring loom, ie inside the boot is also very neat, not bolted to the bumper