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| Toads (aka Dinghy's, Toweds) [message #156758] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 08:11  |
LNelson
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Location: Springfield, MO
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I have been towing my Wrangler. In the old days I towed a Sammy. I would LOVE to find a Sammy that is not all boogered up (raised, etc). I bought my Wrangler new so I know it pretty well.
The Wrangler is about 3,100# out of the factory, the Sammy about 2,000#. The variations of the Sammy creep up a few hundred pounds more. I figure a half ton LESS towing weight would make a big difference. I also am convinced that we pay a price for towing, structurally and mechanically.
I saw a Chevy Metro at the Lowes parking lot last night. I googled them and the hatchback weighs 1,859#. Anyone have any experience with towing them? Any mods or special procedures (stopping every 200 miles like with the Sammy).
Still want another Sammy, just to get the 4wd.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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| Re: Toads (aka Dinghy's, Toweds) [message #156764 is a reply to message #156758] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 09:17  |
Bob de Kruyff
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Location: Chandler, AZ
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| LNelson wrote on Sun, 15 January 2012 07:11 |
I have been towing my Wrangler. In the old days I towed a Sammy. I would LOVE to find a Sammy that is not all boogered up (raised, etc). I bought my Wrangler new so I know it pretty well.
The Wrangler is about 3,100# out of the factory, the Sammy about 2,000#. The variations of the Sammy creep up a few hundred pounds more. I figure a half ton LESS towing weight would make a big difference. I also am convinced that we pay a price for towing, structurally and mechanically.
I saw a Chevy Metro at the Lowes parking lot last night. I googled them and the hatchback weighs 1,859#. Anyone have any experience with towing them? Any mods or special procedures (stopping every 200 miles like with the Sammy).
Still want another Sammy, just to get the 4wd.
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Even though the Samurai was replaced here by the Tracker variations, Suzuki just introduced a new one. Unfortunately it will probably not be sold here but you never know. It sure is a hot looking little vehicle.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Toads (aka Dinghy's, Toweds) [message #156777 is a reply to message #156764] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 10:40 |
Steven Ferguson
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Registered: May 2006
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We've towed a Metro for years behind a GMC. It is now being towed and
driven daily by Toby Maki, who bought it from us when switched toweds. No
problems other that turning while going up out of refueling stations. This
manuever sometimes sets off oscillations in the steering wheel. Easily
compensated for by a bungee from the steering wheel to the brake pedal.
Wonderful little cars to tow. Mileage some hybrids would be envious of.
On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 8:17 AM, Bob de Kruyff <NEXT2POOL@aol.com> wrote:
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> LNelson wrote on Sun, 15 January 2012 07:11
> > I have been towing my Wrangler. In the old days I towed a Sammy. I would
> LOVE to find a Sammy that is not all boogered up (raised, etc). I bought my
> Wrangler new so I know it pretty well.
> >
> > The Wrangler is about 3,100# out of the factory, the Sammy about
> 2,000#. The variations of the Sammy creep up a few hundred pounds more. I
> figure a half ton LESS towing weight would make a big difference. I also am
> convinced that we pay a price for towing, structurally and mechanically.
> >
> > I saw a Chevy Metro at the Lowes parking lot last night. I googled them
> and the hatchback weighs 1,859#. Anyone have any experience with towing
> them? Any mods or special procedures (stopping every 200 miles like with
> the Sammy).
> >
> > Still want another Sammy, just to get the 4wd.
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> Even though the Samurai was replaced here by the Tracker variations,
> Suzuki just introduced a new one. Unfortunately it will probably not be
> sold here but you never know. It sure is a hot looking little vehicle.
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> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Toads (aka Dinghy's, Toweds) [message #156786 is a reply to message #156764] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 11:49 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| Bob de Kruyff wrote on Sun, 15 January 2012 08:17 |
| LNelson wrote on Sun, 15 January 2012 07:11 |
I have been towing my Wrangler. In the old days I towed a Sammy. I would LOVE to find a Sammy that is not all boogered up (raised, etc). I bought my Wrangler new so I know it pretty well.
The Wrangler is about 3,100# out of the factory, the Sammy about 2,000#. The variations of the Sammy creep up a few hundred pounds more. I figure a half ton LESS towing weight would make a big difference. I also am convinced that we pay a price for towing, structurally and mechanically.
I saw a Chevy Metro at the Lowes parking lot last night. I googled them and the hatchback weighs 1,859#. Anyone have any experience with towing them? Any mods or special procedures (stopping every 200 miles like with the Sammy).
Still want another Sammy, just to get the 4wd.
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Even though the Samurai was replaced here by the Tracker variations, Suzuki just introduced a new one. Unfortunately it will probably not be sold here but you never know. It sure is a hot looking little vehicle.
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Here's the new one:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/28/suzuki-readying-next-gen-jimny-samurai/
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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