Can i tow a Subaru Impreza ?
13 January 2009, 08:07 AM
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Can i tow a Subaru Impreza ?
I need to move a mates Subaru 9 miles so instead of having the hassle of getting the trailer out can I just whip it onto a towing bar and tow out of gear ??
The reason I ask is due tot he 4x4 ?
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The reason I ask is due tot he 4x4 ?
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13 January 2009, 09:13 AM
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I would think it would be ok as long as all four wheels are on the ground.
You certainly would not be able to tow by lifting the fronts
Enough people have been towed out the kitty litter at various tracks and they do fit towing eyes after all
You certainly would not be able to tow by lifting the fronts
Enough people have been towed out the kitty litter at various tracks and they do fit towing eyes after all
13 January 2009, 09:18 AM
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wouldnt tow over 30 mph and further than 30 miles.....
as long as all wheels on the ground....
use the trailer mate...towing at that speed will take half a day!!
as long as all wheels on the ground....
use the trailer mate...towing at that speed will take half a day!!
13 January 2009, 09:26 AM
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yeah NEVER tow with just two wheels. i found a invoice when i brought my car from the AA for the replacement of a rear diff and gearbox strip down, due to being towed on two wheels.
13 January 2009, 09:39 AM
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Not sure what the differentials are like on a subaru but many cars with LSDs do not like towing, for one no oil pumps will be working as engine is off etc.
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13 January 2009, 09:55 AM
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The issue with towing is when 2 wheels are stationary and the centre diff, which only allows a limited amount of slip (model dependant), is over worked. This then puts pressure on both fron and rear diffs.
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13 January 2009, 10:53 AM
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NO issues FLAT towing a subaru! As stated above do not front/rear lift! But yeah it'll take half the time for only 9 miles just brake!! 
13 January 2009, 11:24 AM
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Anyways decided to and get the trailer. as the whole reason for the towing is it has no front brakes so a towing bar would not of worked anyways.
The car is for sale in the next few weeks with a fresh 12 months mot and once the 4 pots are put back on, (It had 6 pots on but had to give them back!) so if anyone is interested then let me knows?? and yes its a private plate and a TYPE RA lol
Here is a few piccys.
The car is for sale in the next few weeks with a fresh 12 months mot and once the 4 pots are put back on, (It had 6 pots on but had to give them back!) so if anyone is interested then let me knows?? and yes its a private plate and a TYPE RA lol
Here is a few piccys.
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13 January 2009, 11:43 AM
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Just checked manual for UK MY97 Classic. It says
Towing a manual AWD turbo ok but reminds you that there will be no power assistance for braking or steering, (so get Arnold Swarzenegger to pilot the towed vehicle)
Also reminds you to put the ignition key in and turn it to the acc position. For information on what happens if you don't do this see here
YouTube - WRX CRASH INTO WIRE POLE BEING TOWED SHORT VER
Towing the auto version ok, but only up to 6 miles.
In either instance towing should be done on all four wheels, never two.
None of this info any use to you at all as
a) you have already done the job
b) it didn't have any braking system any way
Pretty motor, looks familiar, did it used to live in Pidley?
Towing a manual AWD turbo ok but reminds you that there will be no power assistance for braking or steering, (so get Arnold Swarzenegger to pilot the towed vehicle)
Also reminds you to put the ignition key in and turn it to the acc position. For information on what happens if you don't do this see here
YouTube - WRX CRASH INTO WIRE POLE BEING TOWED SHORT VER
Towing the auto version ok, but only up to 6 miles.
In either instance towing should be done on all four wheels, never two.
None of this info any use to you at all as
a) you have already done the job
b) it didn't have any braking system any way
Pretty motor, looks familiar, did it used to live in Pidley?
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13 January 2009, 12:47 PM
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Just checked manual for UK MY97 Classic. It says
Towing a manual AWD turbo ok but reminds you that there will be no power assistance for braking or steering, (so get Arnold Swarzenegger to pilot the towed vehicle)
Also reminds you to put the ignition key in and turn it to the acc position. For information on what happens if you don't do this see here
YouTube - WRX CRASH INTO WIRE POLE BEING TOWED SHORT VER
Towing the auto version ok, but only up to 6 miles.
In either instance towing should be done on all four wheels, never two.
None of this info any use to you at all as
a) you have already done the job
b) it didn't have any braking system any way
Pretty motor, looks familiar, did it used to live in Pidley?
Towing a manual AWD turbo ok but reminds you that there will be no power assistance for braking or steering, (so get Arnold Swarzenegger to pilot the towed vehicle)
Also reminds you to put the ignition key in and turn it to the acc position. For information on what happens if you don't do this see here
YouTube - WRX CRASH INTO WIRE POLE BEING TOWED SHORT VER
Towing the auto version ok, but only up to 6 miles.
In either instance towing should be done on all four wheels, never two.
None of this info any use to you at all as
a) you have already done the job
b) it didn't have any braking system any way
Pretty motor, looks familiar, did it used to live in Pidley?
13 January 2009, 01:28 PM
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It's quick all right, went past me going up the hill from Somersham Road like I was stood still.
Had a seized front right caliper slowing me down in my mitigation, since changed to four pots.
Had a seized front right caliper slowing me down in my mitigation, since changed to four pots.
13 January 2009, 08:08 PM
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2 pots, if that's what you had, would not stop a cat.....even if siezed!!
I can assure you that the humble 2 pot may not be very good at repeatably stopping a Scoob being driven hard, but seized and with a warped disc banging away they can completely screw what little acceleration a standard UK classic has.
Have to agree that the 4 pots make a world of difference tho.
Especially when not seized
13 January 2009, 08:26 PM
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As I see you are local and we are getting quite a few Subaru's and jap cars together maybe 1 day you should pop along when we meet up... ??
If you have msn mine is cossie_nutter_turbo_nutters@hotmail.com so feel free to add me!
14 January 2009, 01:41 AM
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sorry fella,you on drugs or summat
thought some 1 with 10k+ posts might actually know what there on about
oil pumps don't feed the gearbox or diff they have their own sumps
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14 January 2009, 08:40 AM
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just posted the question more than anything in case. Many cars should not be towed due to LSDs etc. some have their own pumps and so on.
Of course I'm not saying that he engine oil pump would feed the diff but anyone, even with 150 posts, would know I'm not saying that
Didn't notice I'd hit the 10,000 post mark!! wahay
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Or try these if the above don't work
https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...w-updated.html
courtesy of slipstream_uk
https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...w-updated.html
courtesy of slipstream_uk
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