John Wright Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I need a trailer to take a Mazda RX8 down to Portsmouth to have a reconditioned engine fitted. Happy to pay. Ill be towing using a Discovery Sport (M6, M42, M40, A34, M27, M275.) Out day 1, engine removal and fitting days 2 and 3, return day 4. Ive tried all the usual suspects, no one. I can get it transported at extortionate cost. Mazda not driveable as rotor tips have worn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Would it not be more cost effective to have the new motor shipped here? Or are all the garages over here really that useless to fit it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 It’s going to an RX8 specialist. I’m not sure there’s anyone here who can deal with rotary Wankel cycle engines. They give a trade in on the engine they remove so I’d have to ship the old engine down and the new one up. Im flexible on sailings. Including trailer 300 return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, finlo said: Would it not be more cost effective to have the new motor shipped here? Or are all the garages over here really that useless to fit it? Even with the exchange engine being returned, it must be cheaper sending an engine each way. Fitting should not be that expensive surely.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 If you must use a trailer, then I would ask around in rally circles. Got to be a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Silly question I know, do you have the correct licence for towing? (you'll be surprised how many people don't) I only know of ropey farm trailers, although there was a car trailer for sale recently. EDIT : Just checked and the car/plant trailer I was thinking of has sold (it was £300!) Only other thing I can see for sale is this https://www.manx.net/classifieds/Motors/advert/889353/triple-axle-18ft-flat-bed-trailer I would say buy it and flog it when you get back but I don't think you'd get 2k easily other than if someone really wants one, I'd be asking either stock car lads or the ones who do drift days/track days at jurby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Tried a few contacts...not much luck so far. Know any Rally drivers John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, dilligaf said: Even with the exchange engine being returned, it must be cheaper sending an engine each way. Fitting should not be that expensive surely.? It’s the rotary engine set up, etc. Don’t think there’s anyone here I’d trust. Its not my car. But my understanding is that anyone with serious interest in RX8’s get the engines dealt with away. In addition the car interior is stuffed full of add ons, that are to be fitted at the same time. I am taking it to Portsmouth. So I want to borrow the trailer. I don’t want a botched job here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 minute ago, John Wright said: It’s the rotary engine set up, etc. Don’t think there’s anyone here I’d trust. Its not my car. But my understanding is that anyone with serious interest in RX8’s get the engines dealt with away. In addition the car interior is stuffed full of add ons, that are to be fitted at the same time. I am taking it to Portsmouth. So I want to borrow the trailer. I don’t want a botched job here Ok. I thought it was just a straight swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Annoymouse said: Silly question I know, do you have the correct licence for towing? (you'll be surprised how many people don't) I'd be asking either stock car lads or the ones who do drift days/track days at jurby. Yes, given when I passed my test I’ve grandfather rights to drive up to 7.5 tonnes. My motorhome was 4.5. Had a car trailer then, for a Smart, later a Fiat 500. Then got them fitted with an A frame to make the rig shorter. Not interested in buying a trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Default option might be to hire trailer in UK. Bring it over here on return tripp, pick car up, transport and fix car and drop trailer back in UK. 2 drivers to bring both cars back to island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Try giving Brian Cartmell (sp) a ring. He had a trailer that would suit you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballaughbiker Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Sorry can't help with the trailer. My suitable Ifor W lives and is registered/insured abroad. Just interested in your A frame though. Do your towed car brakes work when being A framed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 6 hours ago, ballaughbiker said: Sorry can't help with the trailer. My suitable Ifor W lives and is registered/insured abroad. Just interested in your A frame though. Do your towed car brakes work when being A framed? Yes, they were braked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 6 hours ago, ballaughbiker said: Just interested in your A frame though. Do your towed car brakes work when being A framed? doesn't matter.....a-frame is only to be used to the nearest safe place........ hardly see it in the uk now........mate of mine got a big fine........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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