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08-28-2007, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Byron....as I replied on the other forum...the weight bias of the load has little to do with positioning the load in the trailer. You're looking to get 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer and all cargo on the tongue. Ideally, I like to get the lower end of the range, as I always manage to find additional equipment to load up after I get the gross weight figured out....but, I always add this additional weight in front of the axles, so it evens out.
Take your trailer and car loaded up to a trailer shop. Most of them have a scale that can measure tongue weight, and they will use that scale to help you position your car in the trailer for the proper tongue weight. You'll need the weight of the car, and the weight of the trailer...most trailers have a data placard on them. Using that information, you'll be right on target.
I've towed my SPF over 35K miles in my 20' Pace American, plus another 10K, give or take, pulling a 911 Carrera on an open trailer. Trust me...there's NOTHING that even comes close to the experience of having several thousand dollars worth of trailer, racecar, wheels and tires swaying back and forth at over 70 MPH!!!  It'll push you from one side of the hiway to the other...and don't even try to touch the brakes...or you'll lose control of the whole mess. If you're trailer tonguie weight is too little, you can look forward to this....and it ain't fun!!! 
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08-28-2007, 10:30 AM
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Location: The Mancave,
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Who you kiddin Freddie you just load up the Margarita machine and several cases of Tequila and Mix and put the car in whereever there is room left over 
Kumpie
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08-28-2007, 11:05 AM
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[QUOTESome other tips: Air up the rear tires of your tow vehicle to max pressure as indicated on the sidewall. Do this when the tires are cold. I've found that P-rated tires won't do the job . . . they fail . . . so I pull with LT-rated tires at 50 psi pressure. Air up the trailer tires to a similar pressure. The tires will be more durable and your rig will be more stable as a result.
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zacctly, always check your tire pressure before heading out(including the spare tire).....I found my tires like 4 psi more than what's marked on the tire, anything less and the trailer wants to sway in the wind........I generally put a new set of tires on about every 4 years, old tires have very little wear, but if you look at the sidewalls, you'll see small cracks and signs of dry rot.I've seen too many old tires blow out on the interstate, it just ain't worth it compared to the cost of a set of tires..........
I tow with an F-250 and on the interstate put the cruise control on 75mph and have no problems........make sure you have enough tow truck, in this case bigger IS better..........
David
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08-28-2007, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Godzilla wrote...
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Who you kiddin Freddie you just load up the Margarita machine and several cases of Tequila and Mix and put the car in whereever there is room left over
Kumpie
Hey Let's do some ribs?
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Yepper...but Byron asked for the "optimum weight distribution"...he didn't mention anything about "Freddie's weight distribution"....mercifully...! Me...? Well....everything's based on the weight of the Margarita machine...once it goes in.... well, everything else doesn't much matter after that, does it?  
Ribs...? Yepper....let's discuss more. I'm thinkin' a sorta cooking competition at LCS next year...maybe at Mid-Ohio before that....or on Thursday at the hotel complex. We need judges...blind taste judges, maybe... Make it something interesting to do on Thursday just before LCS starts. Smokin' some ribs, a few brewskis...kickin' back...a few jokes and lotsa bench racin'...I'm thinkin' we may be on to something here, Brudda... Whadayathink? Let's discuss on the "other forum"...
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08-28-2007, 04:10 PM
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[quote=Flyin_Freddie] Godzilla wrote...
Well....everything's based on the weight of the Margarita machine...once it goes in.... well, everything else doesn't much matter after that, does it?
Great, guys -- First I plunk down a large bag of cash to buy the Cobra, then expend yet more coinage to buy a new truck and trailer to pull it. NOW I find out I have to buy a billet margarita machine too!
Thanks for the responses!
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08-29-2007, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
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Naw...naw...Byron...you don't have to buy a billet margarita machine...hell, a forged one will work just fine...even a cast one. But, stay away from those hypereautectic ones...damn things'll come apart at speed...trust me, I know this.
We got the machine...we'll have it at VIR in October with our SPF buds....you just need to get there and bring some ta-kee-ya...we'll take it from there...
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"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
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08-29-2007, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyin_Freddie
Naw...naw...Byron...you don't have to buy a billet margarita machine...hell, a forged one will work just fine...even a cast one. But, stay away from those hypereautectic ones...damn things'll come apart at speed...trust me, I know this.
We got the machine...we'll have it at VIR in October with our SPF buds....you just need to get there and bring some ta-kee-ya...we'll take it from there...
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