as says, i have no towing eye, but i need to tow the mini, i have no choice about time scale, needs to go today so where can i put it? my immediate thought was front of subframe but then realised it would bend up the front panel
Tow Point When No Towing Eye Is Fitted
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stormintrooper
, Jun 23 2009 03:34 PM
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jaydee
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 03:43 PM
Yep by the subframe where the tie bars join the front of the subframe.
Anyway theres a FAQ about it, if can help..
http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1404543
Anyway theres a FAQ about it, if can help..
http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1404543
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 03:43 PM
take off no. plate and tow from tie bar dont know how right this is but i do it and never a problem
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 03:48 PM
doh, beeten to it
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 03:49 PM
Wouldnt be too much of a problem if you have the upgraded tie bars.take off no. plate and tow from tie bar dont know how right this is but i do it and never a problem
Its better to tow directly from the point where bar joints the subframe and not from the middle of the bar, which is unsafe.
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 04:08 PM
wudnt the rop just slip up the bar anyway? and cheers guys
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 05:19 PM
towing on a rope on a main road is ilegal and can give points and fine. you can only use a ridgid pole. it sucks!
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 05:27 PM
towing on a rope on a main road is ilegal and can give points and fine. you can only use a ridgid pole. it sucks!
when did that rule come about?
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 05:32 PM
towing on a rope on a main road is ilegal and can give points and fine. you can only use a ridgid pole. it sucks!
no its not
its illigal to tow anything bar or rope if there no insurance or tax on car being towed, no law against towing with rope bar the motorway
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 06:55 PM
before you take notice of what people say on here and end up with points on your license go check it out your self then you will get the correct info.
do a search on here as this was done a while back and i checked it out with the law.
do a search on here as this was done a while back and i checked it out with the law.
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 07:13 PM
haha..well its too late no it got towed with not tax insurance or mot 
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 07:41 PM
i even rolled past several police men and cop cars haha
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 07:43 PM
lol well its a risk you take.
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Posted 23 June 2009 - 08:07 PM
didnt have front number plate either hahahahaha
i wasnt wearin seat belt...by the time i realised i didnt have chance to put it on....a brake light that usualy stays on
i wasnt wearin seat belt...by the time i realised i didnt have chance to put it on....a brake light that usualy stays on
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