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Flat tow short distance?

Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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Flat tow short distance?

I am aware you aren't supposed to tow an Evo on a dolly because of the transfer case and the wheels spinning at different speeds- but is it possible to flat tow for a short distance say a mile or so? Since all 4 wheels are spinning roughly the same it would just be like coasting in neutral I think. If I am wrong please let me know I thought I would ask before messing something up. Basically my car is at my apartment a mile ish from the garage I am moving it to and since it doesn't have the turbo kit on right now it isn't exactly drivable. Thanks in advance
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Just go slow.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Yes you can do that as essentially as you said it will be like coasting in neutral
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Just have it out of gear and you should be fine.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Thanks guys- appreciate it
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Oh btw put the keys to ON when towing don't do what this tool did..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-Pz042vyg
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
Oh btw put the keys to ON when towing don't do what this tool did..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-Pz042vyg
lmao...dumbass
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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lmao...dumbass
that was sick!!!
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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I've always wondered the same thing, good to know.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
Oh btw put the keys to ON when towing don't do what this tool did..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-Pz042vyg
lmfao
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Nice move ^ People =poop
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
Oh btw put the keys to ON when towing don't do what this tool did..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-Pz042vyg
Oldie, but always good to watch.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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hahaha!!! The video made my day!
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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I love entertaining videos make me smile
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