agree. empty trailer already have tongue weight. and evos are front heavy. if you center the evo over the two trailer axles, then you should have enough tongue weight.

 

Out of curiosity, why not back the EVO in instead of pulling it forward onto the trailer?

 

it's easier to line yourself up with the trailer going forward.

 

Plus areo/drag going down the road and weight distribution. You still want more weight in front of trailer axles than behind. Since evo is 60/40 front heavy, would be hard to get car far enough forward to be properly balanced.

 

New rig:


2003 Cayenne S 4x4 4.5l v8 with 75k and tows 7700 lbs.

 

Do the Cayenne's have air suspension in rear?

 

Air ride was an option on some models. The 7700 rating is without. And from all that I race with, not needed for their enclosed trailers. More of a nice to have.

 

where did u buy them with ring..

 

You can get them with the ring though Macs, or on Amazon easy enough. I found mine at a local trucking store.

 

I use these with my ratchet straps on the front wheels and X the rear with hooks. Basically, they hug the wheel assembly.



http://www.awdirect.com/replacement-...aps/?hcs=TP423

 

I've been considering a used Cayenne too. The prices are so low it's crazy and i'm sure it's a great driver when not towing. Do you think you'll be able to service/repair it yourself? Not sure what's required in terms of special tools, but that plastic coolant pipe swap looks like a lot of work and a bad original design...which kind of undermines my confidence in the rest of the mechanics.

My current tow vehicle/winter daily is an 02 GMC 2500HD 6.0L gas ext cab std bed with a cap and a 5-speed manual. It would be very cool to exchange it for a Cayenne, especially something like an 08 GTS 5-speed manual. My trailer is a sub-1000 lb. aluminum open trailer, so I think it could easily handle the tow. Hmmm...

 

It's crazy indeed. It goes like stink. This one has a full exhaust, cold air intakes, and ECU flash.

Service isn't anything really different. Just did the brakes. I did need a triple square, torx, and hex keys to get the calipers and rotors off. A little silly, almost to make it so you go to a dealer for service. But if you are mechanically inclined...its just another vehicle. Dealer costs to do brakes (rotors, pads) = $2,000 (not kidding I had them price it out). My cost to do it = $130 (given I get brake pads for cheap - thanks Hawk!!). But rotors are $35-55.

Pretty sure I have the new coolant pipes. Not all cars were affected. Dealer is mailing me the full service records. They sold this car new and again to the 2nd owner. I am the 3rd. Have done all the service work there. Kit itself is $500 for the AL pipes. Pretty straight forward job if you have done an intake manifold swap in a v8.

Loaded, I will be 5000-5500. My friends all tow enclosed + spares without a sweat.

 

Smike- Great pickup, Im quite jealous! Its also quite funny that you just posted this as I went and test drove a 2006 Cayenne S yesterday. I'm curious as to your thoughts on the vehicle as time progresses.

Currently my evo is my DD but I really need to pick up a 2nd vehicle. As you know with racing things break and continually stealing my brother's wrangler isn't exactly sustainable. But hey he lives in the city so he doesnt even need a car!

But anyway I'm looking to pick up something that will make a good daily driver but also has the ability to tow. I love driving my evo everyday so I am not sure I can survive driving a pickup everyday. The Cayenne seemed like a great vehicle that has the practicality but won't bore me to death on a day to day basis.

The first gens are relatively inexpensive but the concerning thing is the cost to maintain the vehicle. I don't want/ I can't have another money pit. That's what my evo is for

I am not a mechanic but have done all the work on my evo so if I can do the work on the Porsche that is a plus. Looks like I will just need to buy some torx bits or whatever those things are.

I would love to hear how it is treating you after you put some miles on the beast. I've been poking around on the Porshce forums and it seems the plastic coolant pipe bursting is a serious issue. I also read about people having issues with their driveshaft which interestingly enough after looking through the Carfax on the vehicle I test drove yesterday @ 70k the driveshaft was replaced.

These are the things that concern me. After all its a 70k truck. Reminds me of the Top Gear episode where Jeremy bought a used CL65 for very little money yet the cost to keep it on the road was astronomical. Like I said I don't want another money pit as its supposed to be my sensible dd. I wish you luck with it and hope that I am lucky enough to also own one in the not so distant future. Please keep us posted with how it's working out for you

 

+1 on everything you said. On Japanese and American cars, I've done head and cam swaps, clutch jobs, brakes, all suspension parts, etc., but I'm still a bit scared of buying a German car, especially one where the cost of basic parts could surprise me, and where there is no economical escape valve if I can't do something myself. Still, a sub-50k mile Cayenne can be had in the mid-20s, which is less than many full size pickups and SUVs of similar mileage, and the Porsche is way way nicer. My real fear is of engine related issues. Not sure that there is an easy LS swap kit for a Cayenne out there, though wouldn't that be nice. My CTS-V's powertrain in a Cayenne would be killer.

 

if anyone is looking for a truck upgrade...

http://forums.solo2.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8238