SN95 Tow Hook from FTR

Pete@FTR · Apr 17, 2013

Mustanger said:
Question: When not using the Tow ring does it get blown back & touch the bumper cover or is it locked in the rest position? I can always pad the backside if it does....

Good question, the hook doesn't swing forward and back on its own because it's not that loose (unless you go crazy on it with wd40), but there is no locking mechanism to keep it in the rest position. Mine usually rests straight downward unless someone pushes it back or i imagine if it would get hit by a rock or some debris it would obviously push back.

No marks in my bumper from the tow hook though :smiley:

RichV · Apr 17, 2013

Step back everyone ... I'll put this bad boy to the test.

Thanks Pete! Looking forward to getting it installed. Hope I won't have to use it next race, but maybe I'll pretend to break on a warmup session or something, just to test it out.

Shifty Powers · Apr 19, 2013

Definitely curious on this as alot of times at tracks cars will get a hard jerk to get out of the grass or something. So if it holds up. Saweeeet

RichV · Apr 19, 2013

Pete PM'd me that he included sleves now as well. Can't wait to see the setup!!

Pete@FTR · Apr 20, 2013

So I used Steve's idea and added lathed out sleeves for the bolts through the steel tubing for some extra strength.
Also shipped out Rich his kit, excited to see it on his car!

Shifty Powers · Apr 22, 2013

very interesting.. will they be welded in? Or just held in via the bolt and pressure?

Pete@FTR · Apr 22, 2013

Shifty Powers said:
very interesting.. will they be welded in? Or just held in via the bolt and pressure?

They are held in via the bolt and pressure. I experimented with welding them but I realized there's not really any reason to weld them because all of the force on the sleeves is forward/back from the bolts.

RichV · Apr 22, 2013

Got my setup today.

Will be installing this weekend. Pete also sent me some sleves. Product looks good, nice instructions included. There IS some drilling that needs done for install. So a template would be nice to ensure you don't drill it too high and hit the bumper cover. I'll take some pics during install.

Thanks again Pete!!

Pete@FTR · Apr 22, 2013

RichV said:
Got my setup today.

Will be installing this weekend. Pete also sent me some sleves. Product looks good, nice instructions included. There IS some drilling that needs done for install. So a template would be nice to ensure you don't drill it too high and hit the bumper cover. I'll take some pics during install.

Thanks again Pete!!

Glad it arrived safely! I like the template idea, I'll work on that tomorrow. Excited to see pics of it installed

Shifty Powers · Apr 23, 2013

Im excited as well.. And different color hooks are available? Ide prolly just want all black or orange to match the car

Steve-Oh · Apr 23, 2013

Poxenham said:
So I used Steve's idea and added lathed out sleeves for the bolts through the steel tubing for some extra strength.
Also shipped out Rich his kit, excited to see it on his car!

Very awesome!!! Glad one of my ideas was put to good use lol. I agree that they don't need to be welded in, would be more for convenience if anything.

shorty · Apr 23, 2013

I know this is a honda, but i like this dudes way of adding the tow strap.
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?p=44292252

Pete@FTR · Apr 23, 2013

Shifty Powers said:
Im excited as well.. And different color hooks are available? Ide prolly just want all black or orange to match the car

Yeah, anodized red blue black silver and orange/gold are standard, and I can get red, black, or orange powder coated but it would end up being extra time/cost because of being a custom order.

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Pete@FTR · Apr 23, 2013

Steve-Oh said:
Very awesome!!! Glad one of my ideas was put to good use lol. I agree that they don't need to be welded in, would be more for convenience if anything.

I get you, maybe just a tack weld on each then to hold it in? Ill try it out

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Shifty Powers · Apr 23, 2013

^ Thats kinda what I was thinking. Just to hold it there.

But ok. Cool. I would definitely want all black or something. Thats awesome man.

Pete@FTR · Apr 23, 2013

Shifty Powers said:
^ Thats kinda what I was thinking. Just to hold it there.

But ok. Cool. I would definitely want all black or something. Thats awesome man.

Thanks dude. Shoot me a pm if decide you want to order one

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Shifty Powers · Apr 23, 2013

I will once I see these tests man! I just hate the idea of taking my bumper off! lol

shorty · Apr 23, 2013

lol dropping this here.
Although yours is going to be damn strong.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5i0vnF2Slw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Pete@FTR · Apr 23, 2013

Shifty Powers said:
I will once I see these tests man! I just hate the idea of taking my bumper off! lol

Ill try and take a better video today. The only one I have currently is from inside the car because we didnt have a cameraman.

And holy shit shorty.. That's funny especially because those cars usually have a factory tow hook on the bottom

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Steve-Oh · Apr 24, 2013

I really have no reason for this as my car is no race car. Did you say it will fit the cobra bumper? If not I'd be glad to let you know for sure! My bumper is off right now so it's the perfect time to fit and test out your product. If you have time send me a pm with pricing.

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