ricardoa1
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Need some opinions about what I should do with making plans for the shootout.
I have two tow vehicles , my lease Tacoma that did the job my last trip to carlilse, and while I was able to handle it with a car hauler from UHaul, I am not sure I trust my friend with my priceless possessions including my life. The Tacoma can handle it but its a little hairy around the curves and you need to be able to feel things by means of experience.
Option two is bring the familys (moms) TBSS, cough saab. That should take care of the tow capacity issues assuming my friend can hangle it, it should be alot safer for both IMO. Problem is the horrendous MPG I will encounter. Im thinking 12MPH with my SC on two on that overly heavy car hauler trailer. That will surely put a dent on the finances.
Third option bring the SC to the event by DRIVING. Something I thorougly enjoy, but should I be chancing a 26 hour? Im hoping to at least dyno the car to see if the car will at least make 300whp who knows maybe a little more Or even at least 1HP more than David Clarks MPXS Si set up . This will surely be the most economical way for me and most enjoable, unless the car decides to leave me stranded in KY.
Things to consider Jeff Bratton wants my super duper SVO hood for his ride. The best way is to trow it in the bed of the truck. Not sure if it will fit in the saab but it will be tight, but im sure I can make it work. Or I can just bolt it on the car and come back hoodless, that will get the cops attention, is that even illegal?
Both tow options will need a rental trailer in the $150-200 range. The toyota might save me $100 in fuel. I will estimate fuel to be $650-700 on the saab, maybe $500 on the toyotal. SC fuel costs maybe $350, But registration costs and insurance for 1-2months before the snow hits will offset the some of the savings.
Feeding the kids rice cerial for a month to go to the shootout....Priceless.
So is tow expenses worth the insurance of being stranded? I got to get my buddy home he needs to work the next day.
I have two tow vehicles , my lease Tacoma that did the job my last trip to carlilse, and while I was able to handle it with a car hauler from UHaul, I am not sure I trust my friend with my priceless possessions including my life. The Tacoma can handle it but its a little hairy around the curves and you need to be able to feel things by means of experience.
Option two is bring the familys (moms) TBSS, cough saab. That should take care of the tow capacity issues assuming my friend can hangle it, it should be alot safer for both IMO. Problem is the horrendous MPG I will encounter. Im thinking 12MPH with my SC on two on that overly heavy car hauler trailer. That will surely put a dent on the finances.
Third option bring the SC to the event by DRIVING. Something I thorougly enjoy, but should I be chancing a 26 hour? Im hoping to at least dyno the car to see if the car will at least make 300whp who knows maybe a little more Or even at least 1HP more than David Clarks MPXS Si set up . This will surely be the most economical way for me and most enjoable, unless the car decides to leave me stranded in KY.
Things to consider Jeff Bratton wants my super duper SVO hood for his ride. The best way is to trow it in the bed of the truck. Not sure if it will fit in the saab but it will be tight, but im sure I can make it work. Or I can just bolt it on the car and come back hoodless, that will get the cops attention, is that even illegal?
Both tow options will need a rental trailer in the $150-200 range. The toyota might save me $100 in fuel. I will estimate fuel to be $650-700 on the saab, maybe $500 on the toyotal. SC fuel costs maybe $350, But registration costs and insurance for 1-2months before the snow hits will offset the some of the savings.
Feeding the kids rice cerial for a month to go to the shootout....Priceless.
So is tow expenses worth the insurance of being stranded? I got to get my buddy home he needs to work the next day.