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yeah im inclined to think that "the metals to thin" is a load of BS. if the stageas r so weak and flimsy why would they come factory fitted with roof racks. IMO, since they put roof racks on it they must think it can handle more than 5 people and a boot full of junk.

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I did the ring around Brisi as well and got various answers from "what is a Stagea" to no you will have to get that built ans engineered etc... no one quite as stupid as saying the car 's metal to thin.

Lol what a laugh... but then again most of then would anly be used to bolting to a Dunndore or Falcoon and we all know they are built like tanks... NOT!

I tracked down Andy at Southport. can do and has done a few Stagea'a but not able to engineer it for you but garentees it would pass if you got it engineered yourself... quoted me $450ish mark from memory.

I have the details at work I will post them in the morning.

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Ok found the details.

Alan Huish at Huish Fabrications, George St Southport on the Gold Coast 07 5532 2922.

Not used this guy... just spoke to him on the phone... nice guy very helpful.

Antony

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I rang Max in ACT and spoke to him about his towbars.

He has a jig and is happy to build and transport a 2000kg towbar to anywhere.

The price is $560+ frieght.

As mentioned before this is his design and rating you will need to get the towbar localy fitted and certified.

I am going to order a towbar soon... if anyone else in brisbane would like to order one as well and share the freight costs (Max says about $100 to Brisi) let me know.

I believe it wont be to dificult to get it engineered and I have a few contacts that did my old Pathfinder with the SR20DET 2WD conversion and the rally car.

For fitting I was thinking of doing it myself and here if anyone else wants to get involved I have access to a workshop on Saturdays with 3 hoists... or if there is enough of us in Brisbane we could approach someone to do a multi-fit for a few Stageas at the same time.

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Hello All

I have recently purchased a 2002 M35. I would like to purcase a towbar for it. I am in Sydney area. I won't be towing cars but motorcycles often down the Hume to Phillip Island. I am looking forward to seeing how the Stagea will do on these long days, I expect great.

Anyway has anyone had a bar built?

Thanks I have many other questions but will try to go to the appropriate forum site.

Regards

murray

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HI Stag250

Did you have your bar done by someone in Sydney?

My local guy can make one but wants to charge for engineers cert and designing approx $300 before making the bar.

I can accept this but why have him reinvent the wheel (so to speak).

Any info as to where you bought and price etc would be great

Thanks

Murray

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Ok found the details.

Alan Huish at Huish Fabrications, George St Southport on the Gold Coast 07 5532 2922.

Not used this guy... just spoke to him on the phone... nice guy very helpful.

Antony

I asked him last year and he declined.

Local lass has just got her Stag and it has a towbar. Soon I will be looking and get one done similar.

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HI Murray,

Im looking to get a towbar doen as well on my ARX4. What load rating are you intending to get? I'm trying to work out if it's possible to tow the track car, total weight probably about 1700 kgs.

thanks

Eugene

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yeah sounds right, you've done well to get one of thse boats down to 1300kg :). Mine was rated to 2t to allow for 1500kg car and 500kg trailer. Any more than that and you need break away brakes on the trailer which is a whole other world of trouble.

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HI Stag250

Did you have your bar done by someone in Sydney?

My local guy can make one but wants to charge for engineers cert and designing approx $300 before making the bar.

I can accept this but why have him reinvent the wheel (so to speak).

Any info as to where you bought and price etc would be great

Thanks

Murray

I'm in NZ and it cost me $420 inc gst at MBY Rotorua

this included the lights plug and he replaced a blown brake bulb

took best part of a day and he had done one before

should be good for towing the weight of the vehicle

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Thanks for the info Stag250

I suppose I will get my local guy to design and engineer a bar for me.

MXfly if you are in Sydney i wiillet you know how I get on, maybe you can save on design etc.

Murray

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