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Tow hooks - jtdanks - 04-06-2013
So I know it's in appearance but they need to function as well... Has anyone installed tow hooks/ straps to there gen 1 foci?
RE: Tow hooks - stupica1 - 04-06-2013
Tow hooks are pretty self explanatory, They're for people that tow there cars to the track, most flat beds use a winch to pull the car up on it (some stay at pretty high angles and dont go flush on the ground) so for being efficient people install a tow hook for something to attach the winch to so you're not wrapping the winch lines on something that will damage your car such as your rims or axles as ive seen some use.
Not a good Idea to winch your car up a flatbed from your axles lol.
RE: Tow hooks - ZTWsquared - 04-06-2013
(04-06-2013, 10:26 PM)stupica1 Wrote: Tow hooks are pretty self explanatory, They're for people that tow there cars to the track, most flat beds use a winch to pull the car up on it (some stay at pretty high angles and dont go flush on the ground) so for being efficient people install a tow hook for something to attach the winch to so you're not wrapping the winch lines on something that will damage your car such as your rims or axles as ive seen some use.
Not a good Idea to winch your car up a flatbed from your axles lol.
Actually the tow hook is for use on the track - I don't think they're suited for towing on the street for any distance.
If your car goes off the track and needs to be pulled out of the weeds or the grass or wherever, the crash crew doesn't have the time or even usually the access to find a proper place under the car to attach the tow hook to drag you out - and so without a tow hook they could literally pull the car apart trying to extract it.
BTW - FWIW the crash crews that I've talked to say my trailer hitch makes a perfect tow hook for the rear LOL>
RE: Tow hooks - Scorcher000 - 04-07-2013
You can use them for recovery, not towing. Towing needs a solid bar from the car being towed to the tow vehicle.
Anyway, wayyyy back on topic or question.
Yes I have thought about placing a tow hook on my Gen 2. (Really no difference from Gen 1. But the placement is a PITA. The front and rear crash bars (Boxes) are not suitable to hold a tow hook. The box will just bend and may break off like you see in Youtube videos.
If you do go to that position from the bar you would have to make it stronger by plating it with harden 1/8 steel and attaching it to the frame rails and weld a nut on to scew in the tow hook.
I figured we could maybe go off of the 2 front frame rails that link up to the box but if you hit a snag on the ground you will just break the welds or twist the frame. The rear of the car is really were you would want to create a tow hook as usually you would drive into something instead of reversing into something.
This is a tricky situation. You would have to test and trial it but know that I will be installing one on the Gen 2 later this year as she is being rebuilt for the track and for some unknow reason my gf wants it road legal too... Probably misses the rough ride and loud noises
Good luck and if you do it, take pics.
RE: Tow hooks - drunkinmonkey - 04-08-2013
Talk to the Honda kids. They love tow hooks
I'd personally for me want a tow strap. Like the look of them better
RE: Tow hooks - ANTHONYD - 04-09-2013
Tow Hooks LOL!
RE: Tow hooks - hardk0re - 04-09-2013
Tow hooks on a street car = RICE.
RE: Tow hooks - Scorcher000 - 04-09-2013
(04-09-2013, 01:26 AM)hardk0re Wrote: Tow hooks on a street car = RICE.
Very true. they look cheap sitting in traffic or a parking lot lol
Everytthing has to have a use.
RE: Tow hooks - drunkinmonkey - 04-09-2013
the front ones make a really good coffee cup holder
RE: Tow hooks - jtdanks - 04-09-2013
(04-09-2013, 01:26 AM)hardk0re Wrote: Tow hooks on a street car = RICE.
everyone has their own opinions, keep them to yourself
RE: Tow hooks - 2000zx3sct - 04-09-2013
ive always wondered what those were , i see them all the time on hondas never seen one on a focus.
RE: Tow hooks - drunkinmonkey - 04-09-2013
![[Image: tow_strap_blue.jpg]](http://www.sickspeed.com/template_pics/tow_strap_blue.jpg)
RE: Tow hooks - ANTHONYD - 04-09-2013
Online forums = opinions.
Tow hooks make baby jesus cry.
RE: Tow hooks - adamzx5 - 04-09-2013
(04-09-2013, 12:50 PM)ANTHONYD Wrote: Online forums = opinions.
Tow hooks make baby jesus cry.
Along with altezza tails and painted brake drums
RE: Tow hooks - 2MuchDub4U - 04-10-2013
(04-09-2013, 12:38 PM)drunkinmonkey Wrote:
Looks good till dirt hits that sucker lol
RE: Tow hooks - drunkinmonkey - 04-10-2013
(04-10-2013, 12:19 AM)2MuchDub4U Wrote:(04-09-2013, 12:38 PM)drunkinmonkey Wrote:
Looks good till dirt hits that sucker lol
its only dirt lol.. its a working piece its ment to get dirty. unlike those honda ones who use the other ones cause there so JDM yo
like i said the other style are used best for cup holders for your coffee
RE: Tow hooks - _JET_ - 04-10-2013
(04-09-2013, 01:20 PM)adamzx5 Wrote:(04-09-2013, 12:50 PM)ANTHONYD Wrote: Online forums = opinions.
Tow hooks make baby jesus cry.
Along with altezza tails and painted brake drums
what about painted black drums? i have to replace mine and was thinking about painting them lack so they dont rust to hell like my current ones>>>
function>style
RE: Tow hooks - adamzx5 - 04-10-2013
(04-10-2013, 02:14 AM)_JET_ Wrote:(04-09-2013, 01:20 PM)adamzx5 Wrote:(04-09-2013, 12:50 PM)ANTHONYD Wrote: Online forums = opinions.
Tow hooks make baby jesus cry.
Along with altezza tails and painted brake drums
what about painted black drums? i have to replace mine and was thinking about painting them lack so they dont rust to hell like my current ones>>>
function>style
im talking like bright colours lol.
RE: Tow hooks - _JET_ - 04-10-2013
(04-10-2013, 02:19 AM)adamzx5 Wrote:(04-10-2013, 02:14 AM)_JET_ Wrote:(04-09-2013, 01:20 PM)adamzx5 Wrote:(04-09-2013, 12:50 PM)ANTHONYD Wrote: Online forums = opinions.
Tow hooks make baby jesus cry.
Along with altezza tails and painted brake drums
what about painted black drums? i have to replace mine and was thinking about painting them lack so they dont rust to hell like my current ones>>>
function>style
im talking like bright colours lol.
thats what i figured lol... i do like the look of tow hooks on honda's and jap cars but i have never liked the look of altezza tail lights