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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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THANK U!!! finally I was just about to say that. The whole thing about Hondas having tow hook for show is not completely true. Some Honda guys slam their cars to the ground so how is that chain or towing rope getting under the car? also the stuff that the tow truck uses to get ur car on to a flat bed will rub against the front bumper when lowered. im pretty sure u don't want to mess up ur paint.......right???.
+1... so where you do buy this?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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+1... so where you do buy this?
www.more-japan.com

look up Nagisa Auto on their website.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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^^^damn sold out LOL where else can i get them at, im always going to redline track events next one on Dec.16th and a tow hook doesnt sound that bad to have! Early X-mas present
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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if you dont like the look of the tow hooks, then dont put them on your car

sadly the "ricers" have slowly taken over many trends that are actually functional

but denying something that is functional because some retarded high schooler thinks its cool is a pretty dumb concept...of course if you like messing up your bumper when being towed and/or not complying with track rules then by all means leave the tow hooks to the "ricers"
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Evo8
THANK U!!! finally I was just about to say that. The whole thing about Hondas having tow hook for show is not completely true. Some Honda guys slam their cars to the ground so how is that chain or towing rope getting under the car? also the stuff that the tow truck uses to get ur car on to a flat bed will rub against the front bumper when lowered. im pretty sure u don't want to mess up ur paint.......right???.
1. If you were to crash into a ditch, more than likely you drivetrain or chassis if f*^%up anyway and I don't think those tow hooks are strong enough to pull the car out of a ditch. They are just ment to pull the car along an even road.
2. If your car was lowered and used the tow hooks, it will scrap the front bumper anyway because of the angle of the flatbed ramp.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ex-honda
1. If you were to crash into a ditch, more than likely you drivetrain or chassis if f*^%up anyway and I don't think those tow hooks are strong enough to pull the car out of a ditch. They are just ment to pull the car along an even road.
2. If your car was lowered and used the tow hooks, it will scrap the front bumper anyway because of the angle of the flatbed ramp.
I don't think anyone is trying to make you put one on your car....
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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I can't imagine installing a tow hook for a car that doesn't see frequent track duty, but anyhow, if you are going to add one (or two), make sure you check out the rules of the organizations that you run with. Having one like what is pictured above that sticks out is a no-no under the latest rules. You want it to be hinged, retractable, or otherwise designed so that it doesn't stick out like that. Check the rules for specifics.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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i kinda like that look
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by evo_knight
I don't think anyone is trying to make you put one on your car....
I was just rebutting his reasons for having one.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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it looks weird as red... maybe blend it in by painting it the same color of the body...?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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...... looks good?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AK805
it looks weird as red... maybe blend it in by painting it the same color of the body...?
You are not supposed to have it body color. It has to be a contrasting color that is easily visible for the track crew.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Bom's Evo
That tow hook style is nice. It would be perfect for people in the city. So anyone backing up into your car will have a nice shiney hole in their bumper.
When it comes to practical additions that may be eyesores to some... this one isn't bad at all..

In Sao Paulo, Brazil people put trailer hitches on everything.... i mean everything.. toyota corollas... honda fits... little 1.2L hatchbacks.. for that reason..

People will rear end you and steal your car when you get out to look.. or they will just push you through traffic when you are too slow.. Trailer hitches prevent that..
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Bringing the thread back from the dead.

Here's mine. It doesn't stick out beyond the front lip, it's super strong and was cheap.




Last edited by Badog; Jul 14, 2019 at 07:09 PM.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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^ That is sick!!!! How much did that run you?
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