Saw this on the road this afternoon

[zippy320]

I wonder where this was going and how was it being towed with its back wheels on the ground.

 

[ZaynM]

I am sure somebody is going to come on here looking for a diff or advice.

 

[DieselFan]

They may have disconnected the side shafts. You don't know...

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[Major]

If it's in neutral what's the issue?

 

[Budleigh]

Yup, you can tow manuals for short distances without issue, surely?

 

[RAArmstrong]

If it's in neutral what's the issue?

Had the same thought

 

[zippy320]

I was told by a tow truck operator that you can't tow a rear wheel drive safely like this so I was always under the impression that one should never tow a rear wheel drive car like that, was told it has to go on a flatbed. In neutral does it compleatly disengage the gearbox from the propshaft and diff ?

No potential for damage to the diff and propshaft?

If it's in neutral what's the issue?

Had the same thought

 

[Gizmo]

It's not a 4wd so it's perfectly fine.

 

[Donovan2412]

If it was an auto it would be a problem.

But a manual.. no

 

[VictorMike]

The bigger question is: HOW ARE ALL THESE CARS MANAGING TO STICK TO THE SIDE OF THIS SHEER CLIFF? AMAZING TYRES? VOODOO? GUPTA INTERFERENCE?

 

[Major]

I was told by a tow truck operator that you can't tow a rear wheel drive safely like this so I was always under the impression that one should never tow a rear wheel drive car like that, was told it has to go on a flatbed. In neutral does it compleatly disengage the gearbox from the propshaft and diff ?

No potential for damage to the diff and propshaft?

Well think of it this way, what's the difference between towing a manual RWD car that's in neutral, and coasting downhill in neutral when driving normally? Automatics are a different story, as are cars that have a damaged gearbox/prop/diff. It's just a safer call for a RWD to go on a flatbed, so the tow-truck driver doesn't get there with the wrong vehicle, but depending on the issue it isn't necessary.

 

[kilotango]

I am sure somebody is going to come on here looking for a diff or advice.

or for a missing 325is possibly! no number plates on there? :nono:

 

[zippy320]

Thanks guys! Very informative! :=): you learn something new on this forum everyday! Really appreciate it!

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umm , VukMiler , im a little confused , I have no Idea what your talking about :skit:

Its a very wide road , very much flat no cliffs around , its a concrete road , a 4 lane highway , on both sides, running alongside Southway mall in Durban , that center divider is on top of a paved pavement ( I think its there to prevent pedestrians from running across the highway) Lots of cars and trucks on this road at half 4 .

The bigger question is: HOW ARE ALL THESE CARS MANAGING TO STICK TO THE SIDE OF THIS SHEER CLIFF? AMAZING TYRES? VOODOO? GUPTA INTERFERENCE?

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OH wait! now I get it hehe , Sorry about the picture! I uploaded it straight from my phone so couldnt adjust it , Didnt know that it would appear online like that ( terrible )

And once I logged in from my PC . I didnt know how to "Fix" it or the size . Sorry guys!

The bigger question is: HOW ARE ALL THESE CARS MANAGING TO STICK TO THE SIDE OF THIS SHEER CLIFF? AMAZING TYRES? VOODOO? GUPTA INTERFERENCE?

 

[Demontec]

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OH wait! now I get it hehe , Sorry about the picture! I uploaded it straight from my phone so couldnt adjust it , Didnt know that it would appear online like that ( terrible )

And once I logged in from my PC . I didnt know how to "Fix" it or the size . Sorry guys!

The bigger question is: HOW ARE ALL THESE CARS MANAGING TO STICK TO THE SIDE OF THIS SHEER CLIFF? AMAZING TYRES? VOODOO? GUPTA INTERFERENCE?

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