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Old Jan 29, 2010, 09:40 AM
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^^ The US part number is 6400B096. The JDM is 6400B095 (thinner)
Old Jan 29, 2010, 09:57 AM
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I think TheSIn has swapped the USDM crashed beam for JDM one. He might be the expert at this.
Old Feb 22, 2010, 09:28 PM
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Update:

I finally had RRE install my Rennline receiver + tow hook:









I also bought a new tow hook hole cover and used the Dremel with a sanding cylinder to bore out the middle. Fit pretty well.
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^^Looks good.
Old Feb 23, 2010, 07:04 AM
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looks OEM. total cost?
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Originally Posted by beetle_orange
looks OEM. total cost?
Looks like their E82 mount, so $125 in parts. I'd imagine the install takes a little work.
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Originally Posted by mlomker
Looks like their E82 mount, so $125 in parts. I'd imagine the install takes a little work.
bracket = $24
hook = $95
labor = $160
oem cover = ~$15

so ~$300 all together

but now no more fear of getting yelled at at the track. plus... i think the stainless steel color matches well with the rest of the car. it doesn't really stand out much, so i think i can leave it on.
Old Feb 23, 2010, 07:46 AM
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I like it! Thanks for the pics, I'm gonna try it myself. Looks pretty straight forward. Looks like they just drilled holes and used bolt/nut to fix the bracket with some washers to account for the curved surface of the bumper.
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and also it seems they trimmed the black foam piece.
Old Feb 23, 2010, 08:30 AM
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its crazy the hook is 95...actually saw same thing in ebay for 75.
just too much for a piece like that
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Originally Posted by streetdreams552
its crazy the hook is 95...actually saw same thing in ebay for 75.
just too much for a piece like that
that's just about the right price dude. t1r's is ~$75 from evasive, but other than that, most of the domestic and low-end jdm brands are ~$100. brands like spoon and hks will be > $140. besides... the difference of $20 relative to the price of the entire package is not significant.
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looks like a clean install. i may have to try this now.
Old Feb 23, 2010, 06:43 PM
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kick A$$. looks great!
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Originally Posted by St1g
bracket = $24
hook = $95
labor = $160
oem cover = ~$15

so ~$300 all together
subtract the labor: its an easy DIY
subtract the cover cost: use your existing one

new total: $119
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will this actually work? that 2 bolts will hold when you are pulling the car out of dirt and stuff? it doesn't look it will hold tho...


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