....I see the light!
Just did my first mod - my new Towbar is on and boy what a difference!!
Damn, I thought this thing was wicked to begin with but after getting this towbar fitted, I can't begin to tell you what a difference it's made!
I will be putting it on the dyno next week, so I'll post up the before and after graphs. But my "seat of the pants" dyno tells me that there is a noticable difference. This is the best mod I've done so far.
Saving up for the chrome fuel lid, confident that it will improve my fuel economy out of sight.
Seriously though.....the factory towbar is actually very cool, as it's just about invisible from behind, and the "tool less" tounge goes on without bolts. Instead, it uses a large pin to fasten it to the bar. It all packs up in a nice neat little Mazda zip bag which you just leave in the boot. The light connector is like a heavy duty ribbon cable and sits in the spare wheel well. When you need it, you just hang it out the back and close the hatch to secure it in place. Here are some pics for y'all (apologies for the grubby car).
Last edited by ManicMPS; 28-09-2009 at 08:09 PM.
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So you made an ugly car even uglier .... CONGRATS.. I think
....I see the light!
Yeah......right.....I think!Originally Posted by 2000MNLESS
So you made an ugly car even uglier .... CONGRATS
Do I detect a slight whiff of "towbar envy" in your comment?
Black FTW
lol if its to tow a jet ski... then its a mad mod... if its to take the MPS to the dump on weekend then......................... tut tut
haha
nice mod though.. -.2kw for the weight gain lol
....I see the light!
Heehee.....but then again, I hardly think that the MPS is too good to serve a practical role in the household. All I need is the occasional ability to be able to haul a 6x4 trailer to the dump, or pick up a new fridge or shift a wardrobe......etc. without being a burden on my mates. This is no prima donna Ferrari that sits in the shed and only comes out on sunny weekends, it's a brilliant (but practical) everyday car.
As far as towbars go, I reckon this one is the best thought out designs I've come across. Virtually invisible, tool less fitment, no holes......very Mazda...very clever. I like it!
thats great how it connects on, I have to stuff around with bolts on mine ... good job
Black FTW
dont you usualy tow the boat .. not use the boat to tow something Mel ? haha
Nice one Manic.. all fun n games.. i was thinking the other day i need a tow ball... missues thinks a dual cab is in order but i say...ummmm... noooooo
Mines more like a tug boat Paul
Taken my boring, bland, lame Subaru and my fat ass and driven off into the sunset with a smile on my face
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Great looking towbar ManicMPS
I was considering this mod a while ago, but gave it up as I couldn't justify the expense for the minimal amount of towing I do and taking the bikes places. Worked out it was cheaper to hire a ute when I needed to move stuff to the tip once a year and to hire bikes when we go down south every Easter!
BTW! can we keep the off topic stuff out of the Tech Talk section please
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i was thinking of gettin a towbar and trailer to tow around a trail bike
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