WTB - Tow Hitch for 99 Civic

[jorluivil]

They're hard to find on CL but are readily available new....of course. Anyway, I will not be doing any towing with it, it will be used to support an extender similar to the one pictured below. I plan to start using my civic to carry my outback, have the extender, now I need the hitch.

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/9/9/997.jpg

[bus kid]

Why not just carpool with a guy who has a truck, you know trade guide service for transportation. :biggrinjester:

[jorluivil]

Why not just carpool with a guy who has a truck, you know trade guide service for transportation. :biggrinjester:

I have a truck but......

Truck: 15mpg
Civic: 30mpg

[bus kid]

I have a truck but......

Truck: 15mpg
Civic: 30mpg

Ouch my titan is getting 20 mpg at 70 mph. Have you looked at the civic forums?

[J3FFro]

why not just get a roof rack for the civic?

[mtnbykr2]

I got a nice piece of yellow rope I found at a launch one day, has loops
already at both ends...:D

[TJones]

i would like to check it out. any redirect please. ohhh ya, and the secret coordinates to the sewer hot spots would be greatly appreciated. ;)

[Regor]

Just move closer to the launch :D

[tagyak]

why not just use the yakima rack from the accord and just get some q-clips for the civic?

[Old Man in the Sea]

cheap, new and easy to install...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAILER-HITCH-FITS-92-00-HONDA-CIVIC-ACURA-EL-1-6-/200642741578?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item2eb73d454a&vxp=mtr#ht_2944wt_1163

[jorluivil]

why not just get a roof rack for the civic?

That's part of the plan. The car has a sunroof so I cannot afford to just lay the kayak on the roof.

I got a nice piece of yellow rope I found at a launch one day, has loops
already at both ends...:D

I really miss my yellow rope:(

why not just use the yakima rack from the accord and just get some q-clips for the civic?

That's the plan, Stan. However, because the Civic is a two door the racks would sit to close to each other, they would only support about 25% of the kayak compared to my Accord which is a coupe and supports about 50% of the kayak.

cheap, new and easy to install...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAILER-HITCH-FITS-92-00-HONDA-CIVIC-ACURA-EL-1-6-/200642741578?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item2eb73d454a&vxp=mtr#ht_2944wt_1163

I saw those last night, they're about the same price locally so if I can't find a used one in the next week or so I will buy a new one.




I just found a new one at Uhaul for $120......I'll probably head there tomorrow

[tagyak]

jorge, check this out on cl it may solve the issue with the two door thing: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/pts/2878135398.html

also are you going out on sunday with us?????

[addicted2sp33d]

Coupe Schmoupe. Hahahaha. :D

This is how I transport on my wife's Beetle, because they never made roof racks for my 240SX.

The two yellow straps keep the yak from sliding horizontally. Front and rear straps keep the yak from sliding longitudinally.

This setup is solid to 75mph... never really tried to venture above that.

For reference, the yak is a Pelican 130T with a 36" beam and 13'0 length, so it's not a small yak by any means.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/judeepeetah/Nubz/P1070148.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/judeepeetah/Nubz/P1070147-1.jpg

[tagyak]

your bug looks deadly with those GTI rims....

[addicted2sp33d]

your bug looks deadly with those GTI rims....

Thanks, I had to do SOMETHING to inject some testosterone into the car. My wife doesn't like to ride in my car because the stiff suspension forces her to either be uncomfortable or wear a sports bra. :rolleyes: So when we go out together, I often end up driving the Beetle.

Apologies for the hijack. Now back to our regularly scheduled program. :p

[maui jim]

Now you will have a coffee stained, fishey smelling trunk Civic...perfect:cool:

[paintnfish]

The stretch kit works great, 97 civic

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w60/paintnfish/Picture025-1.jpg

[mtnbykr2]

I like the color combo on the beetle...:reel:

[Bennyblanco]

I have a set of Yakima,I believe there for a civic.$50 for the homies.or freeeeee IF you show me the honey hole.only problem I live in ontario 91761. Let me know 310-999-3495:cheers1:

[Adam12]

What about Ecology Auto Wrecking in La Mirada?

[Bennyblanco]

This is another option , if you wanna join the the Walmart crew.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SeaSense-Car-Top-Kayak-Carrier-Kit/10086714

[jorluivil]

I decided to go with the rack with an extender added. The extend-a-bed gizmo has to much play and wobbles uncontrollably.

[bus kid]

I decided to go with the rack with an extender added. The extend-a-bed gizmo has to much play and wobbles uncontrollably.

maybe you incorrectly measured the hitch reciever and the "extend-a-bed gizmo" :doh:

OK that's enough I'll stop now.

[kobra]

maybe you incorrectly measured the hitch reciever and the "extend-a-bed gizmo" :doh:

OK that's enough I'll stop now.



Roflmao!!! :D

[jorluivil]

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Innovations/2012-03-05_11-31-46_681.jpg?t=1330976020


http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Innovations/2012-03-05_11-32-04_352.jpg?t=1330976020


http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Innovations/2012-03-05_11-32-11_536.jpg?t=1330976020


http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Innovations/2012-03-05_11-32-26_417.jpg?t=1330976020

[mtnbykr2]

Now there is a nice econo kayak transport...where do the butts go?

[J3FFro]

$150 is a steal for a complete rack system..(especially with the Q stretch kit). Good buy :cheers1:!

[jorluivil]

$150 is a steal for a complete rack system..(especially with the Q stretch kit). Good buy :cheers1:!



HA!! I wish!

Actually, it was closer to $200, I forgot about the front wind deflector. I already had the bars, Q towers and locks but I needed new Q clips for my Civic.

2 sets of Q clips : $70 + tax
Extender: $75 on Craigslist
Used wind deflector: $24 + tax @ REI

[addicted2sp33d]

Now lets see some pics of the final product with the Yak on top!

[J3FFro]

Ohh haha, i thought that cause you put 150$ later..

Yeah those Q clips are a ripped.

Let's see some pics with the yak on top!

Are you gonna use those foam pads? I use pool noodles.. :D


HA!! I wish!

Actually, it was closer to $200, I forgot about the front wind deflector. I already had the bars, Q towers and locks but I needed new Q clips for my Civic.

2 sets of Q clips : $70 + tax
Extender: $75 on Craigslist
Used wind deflector: $24 + tax @ REI

[kobra]

Good looking setup George. Serious looking bbq grill too.

[tagyak]

hey jorge was those q-stretch the ones that i had forwarded to you from CL?

[jorluivil]

hey jorge was those q-stretch the ones that i had forwarded to you from CL?


yes-sir-ee-bob. Thanks for the link! I ended up getting for $75 instead of the $90 that he wanted for it.