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Old 09-12-2007, 05:33 PM
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made the 400 mile journey even if it did only manage 25mpg!!!! as opposed to its usual 50mpg,it really struggled on the motorway and i barely seen any more than 45-50mph
it didnt miss a beat though

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I can even get 25mpg out of the cossie lol

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i got some seriously odd looks and had to slipstream a few trucks up some hilly parts of the m11/m25/m4


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what are you doing with a tow bar on a micra anyway.

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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
what are you doing with a tow bar on a micra anyway.

mate i fitted it myself as i had to move my moped so thought it would be a good idea, until i drove it 5 miles and realised it was blowing out its arse!!
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at least it did the job....just.
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Old 09-12-2007, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4


at least it did the job....just.
i was being a tight bastard and didnt want to part Ł100 to hire a van plus diesel and as i go there every week thought id buy a second hand witter tow bar for it off ebay local pickup Ł23, couple hours fitting in works time, got given the trailer to keep, and had to buy a Ł30 trailer board so pretty cheap and done the job
was a bit scary yesterday in the high winds
but i wont tow anywhere with it again!
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lol!!

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