Tow Strap vs. Tow Hook?

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Jan 13, 2010 | 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Jan 12 2010, 02:36 PM

The OEM tow hooks works fine if you pull straight forward. I think were you will run into issues with it snapping is if you try to lift up on it. I'd rather have an aftermarket tow hook bend instead of snap like the OEM will.

Ive had my oem one bend pretty good on me being pulled onto a flat bed 3 years ago. that was my original motivation to make one for the time attack car etc.

Mar 18, 2010 | 03:00 PM

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Anyone have any thoughts on this F/R tow hook setup?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SILVE-JDM-T...sQ5fAccessories

Mar 18, 2010 | 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikey,Mar 18 2010, 04:00 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on this F/R tow hook setup?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SILVE-JDM-T...sQ5fAccessories

Doesn't look like it will work with the S. Those look like Civic tow hooks.

Mar 18, 2010 | 04:02 PM

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Liars!
Looks like I need the offset bolt pattern for the front, per the GTM piece above. What does a rear bolt-in (as opposed to screw-in to the bumper) tow hook look like?

Thanks,
Ben

Mar 18, 2010 | 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikey,Mar 18 2010, 03:00 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on this F/R tow hook setup?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SILVE-JDM-T...sQ5fAccessories

Agreed. The curve one just screws into the OEM tow "loop" to extend it.

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As far as the rear, if you don't want a screw in, I'd imagine you need to drill into the bumper support or something.

Mar 20, 2010 | 07:24 PM

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Some sanctioning bodies are requiring folding toe hooks or straps. I have J's Racing solid hooks front and rear and they would penetrate deep into the roll cage of a t-boned car. Next time I pull the front bumper a folder or strap is going in.

Mar 20, 2010 | 08:54 PM

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Is the stock tow hook receiver thread M12 x 1.75?
(which would mean the cheapy 12 x 1.5 OMP foldable won't fit)

Thanks.

Mar 20, 2010 | 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikey,Mar 20 2010, 08:54 PM

Is the stock tow hook receiver thread M12 x 1.75?
(which would mean the cheapy 12 x 1.5 OMP foldable won't fit)

Thanks.

I'd like to know this too..

Mar 21, 2010 | 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by suzukablueS2000,Jan 12 2010, 06:12 AM

sorry to crash into the thread. I have a bigger issue, i just installed the Amuse R1 front bumper and waiting for a tow hook that is usable with it since there is no hole in the bumper for the stock hook.

untill i find a solution, im gonna have to track the car with one option of towing it using the stock rear hook in case something happenes. do you think i'd be fine with this temporary solution? i have three track days ahead during January.

Back to topic: i used the stock hook at the front twice before and it held up ok.

The J's racing or similar to hook works just fine with the Amuse bumper. You just have to install it on the passenger side like this: