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2013 ZL1 #7860 · 12-06-2015, 10:26 PM

I haul my ZL1 A6 in an Enclosed Trailer.
Always in Park (pretty much the same as in gear) and with the parking brake as tight as possible.
I use 4 straps from the sub frame tie down points to the trailer D rings.
I use T hook straps int he front and J hooks in the rear.
I do not cross the straps.
The car doesn't move an inch.

td195f · 12-07-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

I haul my ZL1 A6 in an Enclosed Trailer.
Always in Park (pretty much the same as in gear) and with the parking brake as tight as possible.
I use 4 straps from the sub frame tie down points to the trailer D rings.
I use T hook straps int he front and J hooks in the rear.
I do not cross the straps.
The car doesn't move an inch.

Where exactly are you connecting the straps in the front and rear?

johnr265 · 12-12-2015, 04:12 PM

Towed all of my track car in neutral, parking brake fully cranked. Never had a problem with that. Tow straps should be replaced every few seasons. They are cheap insurance. Towing in gear is horrible for the transmission. How often do you go backwards while in a forward gear? If you tow in gear, there is a constant back and forth strain on the drivetrain. Unnecessary wear.

Just my 2c but also the advice of every track junkie I've polled including trailer dealers.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-13-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

also, putting the factory spring spacers in the front takes 30 seconds and really helps the car from any bounce while trailering. My car was rock solid on my last road trip with the spring spacers in place.

As long as you lift both tires off the ground at the same time, Had a guy tring to get them on at the track to get the car ready, but no way was it going on the passenger side with out lifting the drivers tire off the ground.

OP i tow in neutral and the brake on as hard as i can, 4 straps all the way around the tires, went some 4K MI this year that way and N.P. at all but will change out the straps out after 2 years.

johnr265 · 12-13-2015, 02:40 PM

By the way, you ALWAYS want to cross the straps. I have had a car shift side to side because the straps were not crossed and the rim dug into the side of the trailer. Had to get really creative and jack up the car, on the trailer, and move it on the jack to get it off the side of the trailer without causing more damage.

12-06-2015, 10:26 PM	#15
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	I haul my ZL1 A6 in an Enclosed Trailer. Always in Park (pretty much the same as in gear) and with the parking brake as tight as possible. I use 4 straps from the sub frame tie down points to the trailer D rings. I use T hook straps int he front and J hooks in the rear. I do not cross the straps. The car doesn't move an inch.

12-12-2015, 04:12 PM	#17
johnr265 Drives: '15 Z/28 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 113	Towed all of my track car in neutral, parking brake fully cranked. Never had a problem with that. Tow straps should be replaced every few seasons. They are cheap insurance. Towing in gear is horrible for the transmission. How often do you go backwards while in a forward gear? If you tow in gear, there is a constant back and forth strain on the drivetrain. Unnecessary wear. Just my 2c but also the advice of every track junkie I've polled including trailer dealers.

12-13-2015, 02:40 PM	#19
johnr265 Drives: '15 Z/28 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 113	By the way, you ALWAYS want to cross the straps. I have had a car shift side to side because the straps were not crossed and the rim dug into the side of the trailer. Had to get really creative and jack up the car, on the trailer, and move it on the jack to get it off the side of the trailer without causing more damage.