Stags 2wd V 4wd for towing

[Adz2332]

Hey all

im looking at a stagea to tow my r33 gtst and also be used as a daily when im not on my r1

it would be used to to only half a dozen times a year.

My question is, would the 4wd or wd versions be better to tow? or wouldnt make a diff?

 

Cheers

[Duncan]

I've towed a lot with my stagea. It's 4wd but I don't think that makes any difference 99% of the time. When you are towing you have the regular weight plus 200kg over the rear wheels which gives plenty of traction in most circumstances.  I never got stuck anywhere, but consider if you might need to go on muddy grass or gravel at times when loading or unloading.

One thing I would say, is that if you are towing heavy with a stock, auto stagea you will need some patience on hills. It won't be the slowest thing out there but it won't be a rocket either.  Over the years I upgraded mine to rb30 with a small aftermarket turbo making about 250kw which was enough to tow the GTR up everything.

[Adz2332]

excellent thanks for the reply

[GTSBoy]

Also keep in mind that a car trailer + R33 is unlikely to be within the legal towing weight limits.  Plenty of people say "not a problem", but that's not what insurance companies say after you have a whoopsie.

[Adz2332]

i was towing with a commodore V6. and a cop friend told me that it wouldnt be legal either. and that 90% of towers are illegal. its crazy to think 

[Duncan]

I understand the towing limit is set by the car manufacturer, which in the case of a SEVS import is the complier? Or if someone has nissan's info on stagea towing limits that would be interesting to know

[Adz2332]

i have really searched and was unable to find anything regarding towing capacities etc

[spudtatoe]

My towbar is rated 500kg unbraked and 1600kg braked. 
S1 RS4 (Non turbo)

[Duncan]

Yeah sorry, I should have said...the legal towing capacity is the least of:

The manufacturer's rating for the car

The towbar manufacturer/towbar engineer's load rating

The tow ball rating

The trailer's load rating

[Adz2332]

will be having a look on the weekend at one.... hopefully give it a drive n see if i like the huge long car feel as opposed to coupes ! lol