ROADSTERTOWBAR.COM is now a FFF VENDOR!!! CHECK this out!!!

[magicmarto]

NEW VIDEO ADDED!

DON'T driver your cobra without this!!!!

Earlier this summer, I learned firsthand how hard it is to flatbed a Cobra. The tow driver had to use wood planks to adjust the ramp angle, and even then, the cable would have ripped through my front valance.
His “fix”? Me, standing on the cable, bracing myself on the hood, hoping nothing slipped. One mistake and I could’ve been hurt or the car seriously damaged.
I knew there had to be a better way. That’s why I developed a simple tow bar that provides the needed clearance—no risky balancing acts required. It installs in minutes; the kit includes all hardware and instructions. The kit can stay on your Cobra in the ‘stationary’ position or stowed in the trunk. It’s the peace of mind I wish I’d had from the start. This kit is made for Factory Five Roadsters. MKIII & MKIV models only.
If you’re interested, message me. They’re $135 with free shipping. Venmo, Check or Paypal or visit our website.

Full Video of the tow bar in action along with more photos....

https://www.roadstertowbar.com/
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Speed Video just added

[Smiley]

Would these work on the coupe?

[magicmarto]

Sorry, they will not. MKIII, MKIV and 289 only.

Thanks
M

[magicmarto]

https://youtu.be/OqwRX3qMhOg

Here is a speed video of the roadster tow bar going from the towed position to the stowed position.
The Cobra is on the ground for this Video.

[mgk172]

Ordered one - thanks Martin for the quick response!

[magicmarto]

SPEED Video of install-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmXRlM6BBnY

[Doc76]

Nice option!
Thanks for creating this.
Message sent via contact page on your site. In Canada and would like a set. Feel free to PM me.
Cheers

[Mike.Bray]

I'm not trying to rain on your parade, that's a nifty piece of gear. But if you're just winching it up onto a tilt bed wrecker why couldn't you just strap to the quick jacks as long as the car rolls freely? When my car came back from it's extended stay at the paint shop the battery was deader than a door nail. Actually had a dead cell. My driveway has a pretty nice incline, we used the winch on my truck and a strap to one of the quick jacks to pull it up to the garage and it worked fine.

Just asking.

[magicmarto]

The Quick jacks are NOT structural ... Pure cosmetic. Don't' use those if you need to be flat bedded. You will be sorry.

[magicmarto]

https://youtu.be/ys0yJr2tM8w

Here is a video of the Roadster Tow Bar kit being installed, flat bedded and secured into the stowed position.
Other in depth information included.

[Mike.Bray]

The Quick jacks are NOT structural ... Pure cosmetic. Don't' use those if you need to be flat bedded. You will be sorry.

As an engineer I don't really agree with that. True, they're not heavy enough for they're original intended purpose, lifting the car, but they are attached to the frame with 7/16" bolts and more than adequate for winching a rolling car up onto a flatbed. Like I said, I winched my car up a driveway using only one of the rear quickjacks just fine.

[JeffP]

As an engineer I don't really agree with that. True, they're not heavy enough for they're original intended purpose, lifting the car, but they are attached to the frame with 7/16" bolts and more than adequate for winching a rolling car up onto a flatbed. Like I said, I winched my car up a driveway using only one of the rear quickjacks just fine.

I've thought the same... A solution in need of a problem.

[JohnK]

The size of the bolts holding the quickjacks is irrelevant. The 3/4" tubes on the front of the frame that the quickjacks bolt to are non-structural and about as stiff as a wet noodle. The only thing providing some measure of lateral support to those flimsy frame pieces is the fiberglass body. If too much lateral load is applied to one of those quickjacks, such as if you're not pulling perfectly straight laterally and vertically on it, it will tear the fiberglass body. No way in hell I'd use a quick jack to pull the car with.

[Mike.Bray]

The size of the bolts holding the quickjacks is irrelevant. The 3/4" tubes on the front of the frame that the quickjacks bolt to are non-structural and about as stiff as a wet noodle. The only thing providing some measure of lateral support to those flimsy frame pieces is the fiberglass body. If too much lateral load is applied to one of those quickjacks, such as if you're not pulling perfectly straight laterally and vertically on it, it will tear the fiberglass body. No way in hell I'd use a quick jack to pull the car with.

Have you tried moving one of those "wet noodles" with a BFH when it didn't line up? You're pulling on the frames straight on, those 3/4" RHS tubes are stronger than you think. The fiberglass body is doing absolutely nothing structurally.

I stand by my statement.

[JohnK]

Have you tried moving one of those "wet noodles" with a BFH when it didn't line up? You're pulling on the frames straight on, those 3/4" RHS tubes are stronger than you think. The fiberglass body is doing absolutely nothing structurally.

I stand by my statement.

Yes, I have. It doesn't take a BFH. It just takes a little body weight to move those things. Feel free to do as you like. I'll treat them as intended by FFR - non-structural.