Just did my first mod - my new Towbar is on and what boy what a difference!!

[SarcasticOne]

Be aware, in NSW, and probably elsewhere, the new Mazda towbar is illegal if the towball is left on, according to the Officer who pulled me over and gave me a fine for $344.00 and 3 demerit points. Up until then, my licence had been clean for 15 years. I am gutted and Mazda's stance on it is that it is our responsibility to know that we need to remove it when not "towing".

I picked up my new SP25 7 weeks ago with the towball already connected.

holy crap, that's insane... what horrible luck mate
not sure if you can fight it or not... that's good information, but a horrible way to find out...

[Jeev]

Be aware, in NSW, and probably elsewhere, the new Mazda towbar is illegal if the towball is left on, according to the Officer who pulled me over and gave me a fine for $344.00 and 3 demerit points. Up until then, my licence had been clean for 15 years. I am gutted and Mazda's stance on it is that it is our responsibility to know that we need to remove it when not "towing".

I picked up my new SP25 7 weeks ago with the towball already connected.

I've been saying this since 2006. The Towball on the MPS covers the numberplate and will get you an "Obstruction of numberplate" fine from any officer that wishes it. I take my tongue and tow ball off when I am not towing.

[blackbetty]

I got a black ball so it matches my car when towbar is on

[Airsk]

Do they have to cut the bar on the gen2?

[Yeldarb]

If you buy the OEM Mazda Towbar, then no cutting required. It's a pretty good system. You wouldn't know you have a tow bar when it's not fitted..

[Airsk]

Awesome! Thats just what i'm after!