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Old 20 Nov 2006, 21:20 (Ref:1770926)   #30
1200Datto27
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1200Datto27 has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
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Originally Posted by Al Weyman
What about a Vauxhall Monaro, bet that would tow well :-)
The Auto ones can tow Ok, the manuals are only rated to 1200kg (in Aust) The big problem with them is the design of the rear suspension being unsuited to heavy loads, and chewing up tyres very quickly. My commodore wagon, which runs the same engine/drivetrain/suspension configuration wore a brand new set of rear tyres through to the belts in less than 500k's, towing my Impreza on a properly balanced trailer.
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