Any news on LCR +Towbars?

[S444RAA]

Don't me!

But I need to fit an towbard to my 2004 LCR. When I last looked in to it there is not standard one that fits (I'm sure Seat agree it's shameful to fit one to an LRC? ) so I was going to fit the LC kit and cut my bumper?

Has anyone else had to do this?

Any advice (apart from don't fit one! )

Sara

 

[Squintstream]

DON'T DO IT

But if you must, there's some more info here http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=152829&highlight=towbar

 

[S444RAA]

Thx I'll have a butchers, I'm sure I did have a look at it before.

 

[FSiLeonMike]

I'm fairly sure LCR was never "Type Tested" for a tow-bar, so technically, you shouldn't do it (apparently when towing a heavier load, they ate prone to over-heating).............

......however...............

.................what do you intend to tow?

I know of one member on here with an LCR and a "Sneaky" tow-bar, which he uses for towing his competition go-kart aroung.

 

[S444RAA]

I'm fairly sure LCR was never "Type Tested" for a tow-bar, so technically, you shouldn't do it (apparently when towing a heavier load, they ate prone to over-heating).............

......however...............

.................what do you intend to tow?

I know of one member on here with an LCR and a "Sneaky" tow-bar, which he uses for towing his competition go-kart aroung.

I thought as much.

I'll won't be towing often, but it'll be a very large trailer.

Sara

 

[DannyC87]

That sneaky member would be me. The most I tow is around 600kgs which does not strain the LCR at all. As a precaution you may want to fit oil temp and boost gauges so you can keep a closer eye on things while pulling; and be careful with your clutch with heavier loads!

 

[FSiLeonMike]

That sneaky member would be me. The most I tow is around 600kgs which does not strain the LCR at all. As a precaution you may want to fit oil temp and boost gauges so you can keep a closer eye on things while pulling; and be careful with your clutch with heavier loads!

Didn't wanna mention names Dan

 

[ArosaRacer]

LCR has no type approval thats why we are using our pre face lift cupra and not the R,

 

[Cupra R]

Seeing as there is no type approval would or could this cause insurance complications if anything were to happen whilst towing? Just a question ive always wondered.

 

[S444RAA]

That sneaky member would be me. The most I tow is around 600kgs which does not strain the LCR at all. As a precaution you may want to fit oil temp and boost gauges so you can keep a closer eye on things while pulling; and be careful with your clutch with heavier loads!

Ahhhh.. excellent. I will check the tow weight.

Seems crazy to see some cars on the road 1.2's and 1.4's with towbars and the LCR isn't allowed one!