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Paul_T · Feb 25th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Hi guys,
I am looking into fitting a towbar to the MCS to tow a jetski. I don't imagine it would struggle to tow one. I am not keen about the extra weight being added by the towbar so hopefully it will be somewhat easliy removeable.

How available are they, and anyone know what they are worth?

Cheers
Paul

minigolf · Feb 25th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Towbars on MINIs are illegal.

FACT!

swamos · Feb 25th, 2007, 11:29 AM

I think Ken has one??

Paul_T · Feb 25th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Towbars on MINIs are illegal.

FACT!

Ah crap! What a PITA...

How come??

Wonder if I can borrow the old mans 300C to tow the jetski then?? Hey dad.....

minigolf · Feb 25th, 2007, 12:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul_T (original)

Ah crap! What a PITA...

How come??

It's a Society of MINI Preservation initiative.

85NIXMIN · Feb 25th, 2007, 12:05 PM

I dunno if that's true... the MINI Cabrio that I nearly bought down the coast a while ago had a towbar

It was a BMW fitted one

Apparently the owner had it fitted as he thought it would be a safety feature...
So yeh a bit weird... hehe

Dave Elliott · Feb 26th, 2007, 03:38 AM

Not sure about the current rules in Oz, but my 02 owners manual mentions towbar load ratings for a Cooper BUT also says a towbar can't be fitted to a MCS, which makes sense considering the position of the MCS tailpipes.

Dave

Paul_T · Feb 26th, 2007, 04:19 AM

I was curious how it would work with the tailpipes coming out the centre. I mean, it's not dire... I could put a towbar on the car other car to tow the jetski... probably rather it went near the salty water than the MCS as the 300C has more ground clearance... only problem is, no one makes it for them yet.

CoolJamJar · Feb 26th, 2007, 07:37 AM

Not sure of the legality - but something like this would probably do the job (and it is almost invisible when not in use).

http://outmotoring.com/mini_cooper_t...d_trailer.html

Blacky · Feb 26th, 2007, 07:56 AM

This might work

Mini-Fini designer of Mini-Cooper accessories: Shop

Good Luck

Blacky · Feb 26th, 2007, 07:59 AM

Definately will work see photo

85NIXMIN · Feb 26th, 2007, 08:04 AM

hehe that photo is a classic!
the boat is like HUGE compared to the MINI..

Feb 25th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#1
Paul_T MCS Chilli Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 339 Offline	Availability of towbars in Aus Hi guys, I am looking into fitting a towbar to the MCS to tow a jetski. I don't imagine it would struggle to tow one. I am not keen about the extra weight being added by the towbar so hopefully it will be somewhat easliy removeable. How available are they, and anyone know what they are worth? Cheers Paul

Feb 25th, 2007, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Towbars on MINIs are illegal. FACT! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 25th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul_T (original) Ah crap! What a PITA... How come?? It's a Society of MINI Preservation initiative. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 26th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Blacky MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 238 Offline	Definately will work see photo Attached Thumbnails

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Feb 25th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	I think Ken has one??

Feb 25th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul_T MCS Chilli Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 339 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) Towbars on MINIs are illegal. FACT! Ah crap! What a PITA... How come?? Wonder if I can borrow the old mans 300C to tow the jetski then?? Hey dad.....

Feb 25th, 2007, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 1,084 Offline	I dunno if that's true... the MINI Cabrio that I nearly bought down the coast a while ago had a towbar It was a BMW fitted one Apparently the owner had it fitted as he thought it would be a safety feature... So yeh a bit weird... hehe

Feb 26th, 2007, 03:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dave Elliott MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fremantle Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Not sure about the current rules in Oz, but my 02 owners manual mentions towbar load ratings for a Cooper BUT also says a towbar can't be fitted to a MCS, which makes sense considering the position of the MCS tailpipes. Dave

Feb 26th, 2007, 04:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul_T MCS Chilli Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 339 Offline	I was curious how it would work with the tailpipes coming out the centre. I mean, it's not dire... I could put a towbar on the car other car to tow the jetski... probably rather it went near the salty water than the MCS as the 300C has more ground clearance... only problem is, no one makes it for them yet.

Feb 26th, 2007, 07:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
CoolJamJar DON'T PANIC! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oran Park, Sydney Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 886 Offline	Not sure of the legality - but something like this would probably do the job (and it is almost invisible when not in use). http://outmotoring.com/mini_cooper_t...d_trailer.html

Feb 26th, 2007, 07:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blacky MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 238 Offline	This might work Mini-Fini designer of Mini-Cooper accessories: Shop Good Luck

Feb 26th, 2007, 08:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 1,084 Offline	hehe that photo is a classic! the boat is like HUGE compared to the MINI..

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