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Old 20-07-2011, 08:29 PM
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i've seen some pretty small cars tow race cars and i was just wondering if a mk5 fiesta zetec s would have the guts to tow my grass track nova??????

was thinking of a 1.9 d turbo 306, but ive always had a thing for the zetec s.
Old 20-07-2011, 08:35 PM
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Doubt it mate, but what's the Nova weight in at?? Around 850kg??


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nova is about 800kg on its own, but ive got 3 spare wheels and my tool box and trolley jack, plus a few spares in the nova while its on the tralier.

not sure what other fords are good for towing as insurance for a 17 year old is a joke, (im paying Ł1800 for my mk5 1.3 fiesta)
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Don't think your licence will allow you to tow anyway.
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Wouldn't even bother, they're underpowered as it is! You'll kill the clutch too, and as said, to tow a car trailer, you'll have to do another test.
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
Don't think your licence will allow you to tow anyway.
yep will not allow it, why in that car just a 1.6 zetec, no real power to tow.
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