Well I've decided to bite the bullet and get back into go-karting with the impending release of this:

www.sqracing.com.au

(download the video if you've got the bandwidth! )

This of course leaves me in a bit of a pickle as far as transport goes. I considered the option of buying a crappy old ute for under $2k, but after rego and insurance I'd almost be looking at paying that agin every year just to keep it on the road!

So, I did a bit of search for "rx8 tow bar" and found this:

https://www.rx8club.com/printthread....0&page=2&pp=25

Just wondering whether these have become any more common? Has anyone here had a towbar installed since Kanen8's pioneering efforts?

Hayman Reese are still returning the "no demand" message (despite having demand for current mx-5's!!!). Btw, aren't the new mx-5's based on the Rx8 chassis? You think it would be simple enought to modify a towbar for one of these to fit the rx8.

 

What is the towing capacity of the RX-8. I think it will be bugger all.

 

700kg without brakes, 950kg with. I would be looking at less than 500kg all up including kart, trailer, fuel, tools and spares.

 

My Father would say this is sacriledge!! However, I think there is a Mazda part as I think you mentioned.....I would think it would look better if you can hide the fact that you have a tow bar, Honda do a nice one with a blanking plate.

Why not give Allins Tow Bars a call and see what they say. They put tow bars on all sorts and they might be able to help you for less $$.

Good luck with the carting venture. Too dangerous for me!!!

 

Yeah, hopefully I could find something stealthy enough.

Have you dealt with Allins before? Would you recommend them?

... karting's safe as houses

 

Stealthy enough is good.

I have seen a banana shape tow bar out of the triangle.

 

Yeah the official ***** bar's a bit scary

 

That sounds like something you'd find in an adult shop!

 

Quite possibly, KY is wonderful stuff ... 'cos it does stuff ...