... Jeez, that's right - Will's a LOCAL now! Yikes! Hey, next time you're over there working on your <ahem> "passport", ask a long-timer, owner, etc. if...
Well guys, just thought I'd let the list know. My Scorpion was sold yesterday to a Mr Carl Auer from Edmonds, WA. He's going to drive it for a few months...
should have parted it out. I have been around these cars a while now, and I have poked fun at people asking what I consider to be outrageous prices for parts,...
You must have missed the sail panels for 150.00 how's that for a shocker! But if anyone is looking for a mid miles 2L coupe for a doner check out: Title of...
Fellas, The only issue that prevents me from loooooong trips (like to my buddy in colorado) in the scorp is lack of the means by which to tow it home in the...
... your input. ... I don't have a lot of personal experience with towing, but here's what I've gleaned from my friends who have: Car trailer is definitely the...
As for towing the Scorpion, I would consider a tow bar but NOT a tow dolly. You have to put the front wheels on a tow dolly and drag the rears, NOT GOOD on a...
Uhhh...please explain to me how towing a Scorpion with a tow dolly can damage the transmission, but towing a Scorpion with all 4 wheels on the ground will not?...
... ... I have heard experienced folks rail on open-trailers (as opposed to enclosed). Rocks, grime, etc, seems to get at the car perhaps even worse than...
... You know...I was thinking the same thing. The only risk I would see with a dolly is ground clearance at the rear due to the inclined angle (ie. exhaust...
As for your tow vehicle, I towed my Scorp on a UHaul car trailer with a 3.2L Isuzu Trooper (similar to the 4runner, maybe a bit heavier) going up steep hills...
I did some research when I brought my Scorpion up from Florida a few years ago. The manufactures of the car dollies, including U-Haul say to disconnect the...
i used a open trailer when i picked mine up thats your best bet id stay away from the dollys inclosed is your best bet...
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I've towed my Scorpion backwards on a tow dolly, the idea being 1) to keep most of the weight on the dolly for stability and 2) minimize friction & wear. It...
For a single car I'd go for an open trailer. Scorp is very light and short so you can go with a 14 ft trailer. It's long enough for an Audi A4 or a Ferrari...
(ask me how I know). (ask me know how I know this) ======================================= ah Master Po, how do you know this? Yuk yuk..Friday afternoon at a...
... ================================================ Yeah, but then the unspoken half of my reasoning "but then how could I tow home more treasures"? is...
Guys, Ive experienced the following: Towbar: I presume you are reffering what I call an "A Frame" its attached to the front suspension so nobody is required...
Martin, You're spot on! Many times during my excursions I'd look inthe rear view (forgetting I'm towing) thinking to my self, JEEZUZ! WTF is that guy so...
If you decide on the cheaper route and get a tow dolly, make sure you get some ramp extensions. It is no fun trying to get your car on the tow dolly in the...
OK, I aggree, Towdolly, Tow Bar, Trailor There ALL BAD. Fix that darn thing and drive it :) Hey Jeff: How do you think I felt driving thru Chicago looking in...
forgot to mention an added benifit of the open trailer..... When you tow the empty trailer behind you, you'll have way less tail gaters. They usually give you...
Adam is correct. I sold an Alfa 164 to a guy who drove from St.Louis with a dolly he borrowed from his Alfa club. We couldn't get the Alfa up without totally ...
Ken, ... As I understand it, the transmission damage is more of a concern in an automatic, but the potential for damaging the differential exists for both....
That's all fine and dandy for car which has a hypoid ring gear in the diff case, but the scorpion is just has a helical cut ring and pinion gear, and will work...
Newbie's 2 cents: This past september I towed my Esprit backwards from Ft. Lauderdale to Cleveland 1260 miles on a dolly. Did an Esprit once before like that....
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