Tow Strap Takata Installation ???
 

Hi,

I just get this Takata tow strap that i wanna install in front of the FR-S as one the picture below. I want to let some part of the tissu go out by the fence.

But the original hook does not fit and is too long to do such things and the steel section of the takata tow strap is too big to enter in, i guess i need to cut somewhere etc..

Is there anyone who already intall this and who knows how to install it ?

Is there some tool i can use ?

How to do the fence cut in the plastic without domaging it, is there a guide to help you cut in the right place, and wich tool do you use ?

Thanks

Nobody know ? :iono:

I'm not 100% sure what you're getting at here, but I imagine you're looking for some tips on installing this properly.

I would tackle this project by first removing the bumper.

From there, you've got to find a point to anchor it.

You could start by either finding a bolt that threads into the stock tow hook point, bolting it in, and threading it through the bumper hole. Then, I'd put painters tape on your tow hook cover cap thing, and dremel a slot in it.

If this sounds confusing or difficult, I wouldn't attempt this project.

Couldn't have said it anymore. Just be careful using with the dremel...:hitcomputer:

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do this on the opposite side, and be careful with the dremel when you make a hole in the cover

I see, actually its more for the look then for the use of it.

Alternatively i saw some guy said they cut the metal part to weld it to the stock tow hook that they cut also to the specific lenght.... ouf

I guess my ideal goal is to find a pieces that can be thread into the stock tow hook point and that is smaller in lenght so i could close the cap after. Also easy to remove if i want to switch for a license plate tow hook relocation kit per exemple :)

Thanks for the info

Isn't that usually the case? ;)

Ugh I hate that. We have one at each end on our LeMons car. Very functional, I've proved that point more times than I care to admit. :bellyroll:

I would prefer a strap over the stock insert. Those things are known to snap under the slightest side load. I watched the angle like a nervous parent the one time we used it to winch the car onto a flatbed.

Thanks. I ordered one of these.

That's why we like the straps! Right to the bumper beam, hole through the bumper cover, or expose the beam, bolt right through the whole shebang.

Because, RACECAR!

Another (admittedly theoretical) benefit is if you tag the wall with a toe strap instead of OEM tow hook, there is less chance of bending the frame the toe hook is screwed into. Does anyone have any thoughts on how likely this theory is to be true?

Probably as likely as it is to hit that exact spot in the first place?

BTDT

Then that's 100% likelihood, in your case...lol. :)

Nice, can you close the cap if you take out the strap part and keep the rod inside ?

I don't know, as I will not have it in hand until next week. That said, if I had to guess I would say no. But I expect it would be close either way.
The way I see it there there are a three reasons not to do that:
1. It's no extra work to screw in the entire unit versus just the black part
2. If you're in an accident, or even just a little bump, the rod would likely poke through the bumper cover causing much more damage than what otherwise be incurred
3. Weight savings :D
Honestly, why would you want to leave the rod in full time? What is the benefit?

In fact, what i got in mind was to put the rod inside, attach the wrap on it, close the cap and pass the wrap trought the cap in the fence. Matching the picture style look up there.

I think the ninja is going for the look, not utility.:iono:

Yea lol, i dont plan to ''use'' it or make someone wanna use it to move my car aways, it will look purely esthetic from outside.