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11-07-2014, 11:43 AM | #29 |
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Go buy a 2nd OEM one?
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Another guy from this forum was kind enough to give me his OEM tow hook. Now I have two. I'm guessing you could find some OEM hooks for free, too. Just ask around.
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I have a hook from some Chinese brand I paid $15 for.for my s2k And it works (had to use it once at track). The ones they offer for the frs is the same. It looks same and is like $80. Price gouge I tell you.
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I want to buy an expensive RaceEng tow hook for $175. My biggest concern is that someone might steal it and my $175 just evaporates before my eyes. Is this a real concern?
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It could happen but I doubt it would happen on a track day or autox day. I would say to not let those worries get to you.
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i never understood the desire for expensive aftermarket tow hooks.
i can have the same bling with a rattle can and the oem hook, but then having the tow hook installed all the time means to be prepared to be towed because the car would be unreliable...
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Walk into an oem tow hook at oh dark thirty before a track event and you'll understand exactly why people look for alternatives to the oem hook.
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Finding out what you need is easy.
Look at your series technical regulations. Should go something like this > 17. Towing Eyes (except for Tour) To facilitate the recovery of a vehicle, towing eyes shall be fitted front and rear complying with the following: I. Internal diameter of at least 40mm; II. Fitted forward of the front axle and rearwards of the rear axle; III. Clearly visible in yellow, orange or red, the chosen colour being in contrast to the bodywork; IV. Tow hooks provided by the manufacturer of the car as a standard fitment may be used. So, if it's a track car, bolt on whatever If it's a street car, there is one in the boot to put on if you need too. Or, if your all F&F, do whatever floats your boat in the knowledge that every track car is laughing at your "trying too hard" street car
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