Tow hook source?, Race car "O" style |
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Tow hook source?, Race car "O" style |
campbellcj |
Dec 30 2003, 01:25 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Anybody happen to know of an inexpensive source for this type of race car tow hook? The specific application is probably front+rear of a 914 track car that already has fiberglass bumpers which could be slotted if required. The one in the pic is $30/ea plus shipping and fab work so I was wondering if there are other options. I don't really have the tools to fab them from scratch.
(IMG:http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/images/stainless/towHook_big.jpg) TIA, |
campbellcj |
Dec 30 2003, 03:49 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I haven't figured out the best dimensions or location for the 914. The one in the pic above is a "generic" part on a site I found in Google. http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com
I usually don't cheap out on parts, but I am broke right now, and $60 for two pieces of steel seemed a bit steep. Vegas -- well, my front factory tow eye is worthless cuz the trunk floor area is weakened by the oil cooler air outlet, plus my spoiler is pretty deep and the whole front end of the car would prolly get ripped off if it was towed from down that close to the ground. The factory rear hook....well, let's just say I learned from personal experience that those forged eye-bolts are brittle and can snap off leaving the threaded shank in the body. No I wasn't towing using that -- it was a little "mishap" while unloading the trailer in the driveway at night after a day at the track (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
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