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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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can we push or pull the car!

as we know we can't tow the car with only 2 wheels I for short distance or long distance so what i was wondering that can you just pull or push the Evo slowly to your house?
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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im not sure, but i know you shouldnt because then you'll mess up the drivetrain even if its in neutral
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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I don't see any reason why you can't as long as it's in "N" Or I could be wrong. But I might be right. We pushed my bro GSX home with no prob.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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really? but very slowly though....i wonder if i did mess up the tranny...I pushed the car forl like 1/4 miles..
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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Flatbed - or very slowly on either end
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Id think as long as all 4 wheels are ont he grd you will be fine. Id personally push it to be safe
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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i broke the rear wheel on the left and it didnt spin when I was pushing to my house.

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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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what happen?
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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umm if you cant push it how is it you can cost up to a light in neutral?
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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So this means you're not even allowed to put on "N" when going downhill?
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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I pushed my car home once. It broke like 300 yards from my house. I must say you look like a real ***** trying to push a AWD car down the road.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Come on people, let's think about it. Although the Evo has a 4WD system, it does not mean the car can't be push. The reason why you need a flatbed when you are towing because the 2 different pairs (front and rear) are at different speed if you are securing on the regular tow truck. However, if you are pushing the car, all 4 wheels are just the same as if you are driving the car.

Don't worry it too much as long as you are putting it in neutural as if you are pushing any car.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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As long as you don't go too fast. Just be sure all 4 are able to turn or it will take out your transfer case. It is better to press in the clutch than to leave in neutral if it is possible. Another option is to disconnect the driveshaft and tow it. I have done this many times in the past when needing to tow over long distances.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bd307
Come on people, let's think about it. Although the Evo has a 4WD system, it does not mean the car can't be push. The reason why you need a flatbed when you are towing because the 2 different pairs (front and rear) are at different speed if you are securing on the regular tow truck. However, if you are pushing the car, all 4 wheels are just the same as if you are driving the car.

Don't worry it too much as long as you are putting it in neutural as if you are pushing any car.

Yeah what he said is right. You just can't move the rear wheels and not the front or vise versa.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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your can have the car pulled by anotner car. just keep it in neutral.
as long as all the wheels are moving at the same speed
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