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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 05:12 AM
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Im going to be starting my next projekt soon...Supra TT And its NOT going to be an everyday driver.

I was wonder if i could pull it w/ my GS4? Only short trips to the track/dyno ect. No more then a hour....


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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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do yourself a favor, i say rent a truck with trailer. i would never tow anytihng wit my gs
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
do yourself a favor, i say rent a truck with trailer. i would never tow anytihng wit my gs
Well i was just wondering if it could pull it easily or not... Im not going to strain it if it cant

But if it can pull it.... Im buyin me a trailor VERY soon.... Lets see here...

Lex on 20's pulling Single turbo supra.... Yeh very hot.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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florida is flat for the most part, is it interstate travel, town travel. It would be funny to see, but get a tranny cooler and good luck if ya do
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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look in the owner's manual.....it describes towing.......more specifically, it strongly suggests that you shouldn't do it
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