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christhompson 23rd August 2012 05:51 PM

But for clarity - mine isn't sprung loaded either, and sticks out all the time. And I'm not even sure that its a genuine one, it looks like the line drawing in Dezzy's picture. It looked genuine enough for a couple of Spanish traffic policeman who currently have a thing about type approval for towbars/bike racks/lights/numberplates. It looks just like Dezzy's GDW tow bar pic above

The_Laird 24th August 2012 11:19 AM

I had a genuine, swan necked, factory-fitted tow bar on my 2.8 A8 and the rear skirt did have a notch cut in it. IIRC, the genuine ones are Westfalia (?) and, if you check on the web, this model needs a notch to be cut if you have it fitted post-factory.

To be honest, this type was a real PITA! The 'spring-loading' mechanism stuck all the time, so you couldn't lock it properly. I had a really scary experience when my '8 and Davids8 trailer parted company. As I turned right into the dump, the trailer didn't, and it continued down the road alone.:o

I had to keep leaving it to soak in WD40 all the time to get it to lock properly.

christhompson 25th August 2012 03:29 PM

Now £199 including UK courier.

I'm off back to France in five days so it will be in the lock-up until next year, maturing nicely like fine wine.

Free D2 handbook and wallet to the lucky purchaser:)

christhompson 3rd November 2013 09:10 AM

I might have to take it to the tip then:(

v8quattro42 10th November 2013 07:53 AM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A8-TO...item27da895ca7

christhompson 10th November 2013 03:06 PM

Oh dear! When I bought, I paid £300 plus shipping. Now I guess, if anyone wants it, its free if you collect:(

ainarssems 11th November 2013 02:13 PM

Where is it located?

christhompson 11th November 2013 02:20 PM

Hi
Its in a lock-up in Oxford. I'm in France but I expect I can get my son to come and open up by arrangement
Chris

dpatel710 22nd January 2014 02:47 PM

Hi,

I read the posts stating that the towbar would not be available till next year (so now in 2014). I am interested in purchasing it, would you be willing to ship it to the United States?

Thanks


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