Interesting tow hook

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  1. versus

    versus Active Member

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    I've never seen this style before. i assume it's a Challenge part. Anybody have any back story on this?
     
  2. Metalman

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  3. versus

    versus Active Member

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    Ah, thanks. So Challenge cars have different front ends? I'm not seeing how that would fit on your average JCW aero kit.
     
  4. Rally

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    They probably just cut a hole in an aero kit.
     
  5. versus

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    Figures it's something that simple:lol:
     
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    david in germany New Member

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    Yep, I can confirm, it is a challenge part.
     
  7. Rally

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    It doesn't look like anything too special. Very similar to your typical bolt on tow-hook for racing

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  8. RllyDrvrIX

    RllyDrvrIX New Member

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    Anyone belive this can be adapted to the stock towhook mounting point?
     
  9. Nathan

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    Probably not very easily. It would probably be best to bolt it to the bumper and cut a slit in the bumper cover.
     
  10. Rally

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    Yah, easy as drilling 2-4 holes, tapping them, and slotting your bumper :Thumbsup:
     
  11. Nathan

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    Don't forget to add one of these too...

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  12. Justa Jim

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    Perhaps one on each of the four sides of the tow hook, just to be on the safe side. :D

    Jim
     
  13. RllyDrvrIX

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    Slotting my bumper is not on my top 50 things to do... but I'll look into designing something...

    Stance, about some vinyl to point to the tow hook... whatcha got?
     
  14. Rally

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    I used to sell tow hook vinyls if you want one. I took it down off the site, but could easily cut you one.

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  15. RllyDrvrIX

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    That one is a little outside of my design style...
     
  16. versus

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    I am interested however. What're the chances you bring all kinds of "de-listed" goodies to the Dragon this year?
     
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    I'm not sure I'll be making it to the dragon this year.
     
  19. versus

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    :prrr::cryin: Oh well, guess I need to scoot over and buy some things from your store.
     
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    Always thought the strap should go in the middle so it looks like a tounge sticking out.
     

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