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quickdodge®
03-12-2009, 05:02 PM
I have to ask:

Is there ANY useful benefit to putting a tow hook on the rear of an FWD? Later, QD.

Sammich
03-12-2009, 05:03 PM
maybe when they try to take a corner too fast and the car goes straight in the ditch, they can use the tow hook in the rear to get them out of the ditch..or revene

oneSLOWex
03-12-2009, 05:04 PM
I have to ask:

Is there ANY useful benefit to putting a tow hook on the rear of an FWD? Later, QD.
So when you pull in your driveway it can be stolen easier?

antiv6
03-12-2009, 05:13 PM
where else are you going to hang a stuffed animal to increase a car's JDMness?

eg mike
03-12-2009, 05:16 PM
where else are you going to hang a stuffed animal to increase a car's JDMness?


ding ding ding









































dong

oneSLOWex
03-12-2009, 05:17 PM
LOL
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/jee35dreamn/2wqd4ys.gif

mocha latte cupcake
03-12-2009, 05:19 PM
step 1: fail
step 2: use common sense
step 3: truff. KH3 + takata green made me happy
step 4: tr00f, burn that civic and pee on its ashs.

Elbow
03-12-2009, 05:23 PM
Yes, there is, you can pull a FWD car backwards out of a tire wall, onto a trailer, out of a ditch, etc etc. Lots of fwd cars come from the factory with rear tow hooks...what kind of question is this???????????????????????? LOL

oneSLOWex
03-12-2009, 05:28 PM
step 4: tr00f, burn that civic and pee on its ashs.

I would try to save it lol doesn't look TOO far gone....it could be de-riced:D

quickdodge®
03-12-2009, 05:28 PM
Yes, there is, you can pull a FWD car backwards out of a tire wall, onto a trailer, out of a ditch, etc etc.

I didn't even think about it that way. But I can imagine that well over 90% of the cars on here with tow hooks on the rear end of the car don't have them on there in case they plow into a tire wall, lolol. Or onto a trailer. Later, QD.

FasTech
03-12-2009, 05:31 PM
Yes, there is, you can pull a FWD car backwards out of a tire wall, onto a trailer, out of a ditch, etc etc. Lots of fwd cars come from the factory with rear tow hooks...what kind of question is this???????????????????????? LOL


Exactly what I was about to say. But, kids now days, use them for the looks more than anything. I guess they think its the "JDM Way"...LOLOL

ash7
03-12-2009, 06:05 PM
I'm gonna go out and buy one for my car right now...

[leaves]
-jonathan

MINI
03-12-2009, 06:59 PM
On back there is no purpose and actually anywhere on the car is kinda lame.

I do have one on the front of my car. If it ever had to get towed they hopefully wont hook it anywhere else and bend something :(

LongLiveH2b
03-12-2009, 07:04 PM
I will tell you what i use it For "When i am warming up my tires or slicks , my e-brake is still not strong enough to hold the car in one place as if it's a RWD, so instead of 2 people holding it from the side i have a rope w/ 6 knots with a hook attached on to the tow hook and about 6 ppl can hold my car back and it helps ALOT! I can fully warm up my tires/slicks:goodjob: but to have it on there for show is gay, especially if your drunk or just forget that its there and say bye bye to your shin:lmfao:

Andy_013
03-13-2009, 12:37 AM
I use my factory rear tow hooks the lift the rear end up when I have change my wheels or brakes...



easier to lift both wheels than one :rolleyes:

87 Turbo II
03-13-2009, 02:31 AM
I have factory tow hooks on the front and back. I am going to hang stuffed animals on all 3 (2 in front).

Jay Kay! JDM whores are gay!

EDIT: you can actually see my 2 front towhooks in my sig

Sir_Christopher
03-13-2009, 02:38 AM
i used mine for getting my car on and off the trailer. then i sold it to PooterEg when i was done, i saw that i had no need for it

ash7
03-13-2009, 09:09 AM
my set should be here wednesday of next week.

call me a ricer:rolleyes:

-jonathan

slow_hatch
03-13-2009, 10:40 AM
I use my factory rear tow hooks the lift the rear end up when I have change my wheels or brakes...



easier to lift both wheels than one :rolleyes:

x2, jack point :goodjob: Every car should have a factory rear tow hook. You can't always get to the front of the vehicle to pull it out, or onto a truck. Mine had to be pulled on the tow truck from the rear b/c the way i was pulled off the road when my axle broke. Not sure why you would need an aftermarket one though :thinking:

EP3sAreFun
03-13-2009, 11:30 AM
... what if ya own something "like" a starion and yer shit breaks down alot? Is a Tow-hook okay then?

ksniperfox
03-13-2009, 11:48 AM
100% useless and waste of money. you only make yourself look gay.

EP3sAreFun
03-13-2009, 11:53 AM
100% useless and waste of money. you only make yourself look gay.
lol

Arm&hammer
03-13-2009, 12:38 PM
what if it was a pink spray painted tow hook?
would that be super jdm?

Thighs
03-13-2009, 12:40 PM
alot of the guys i know who have them do track days. still useless?

EP3sAreFun
03-13-2009, 03:15 PM
alot of the guys i know who have them do track days. still useless?
see... I was actually thinking about this... When i was trying to decide whether to pursue a autocross fitting build or a road race fitting build i had some people from both sides of the fence tell me a tow hook might be a good idea to a heavily modified car.

speedminded
03-13-2009, 08:12 PM
see... I was actually thinking about this... When i was trying to decide whether to pursue a autocross fitting build or a road race fitting build i had some people from both sides of the fence tell me a tow hook might be a good idea to a heavily modified car.It has nothing to do with what YOU want on your car, it's up to the rules & regulations of the events sanctioning body.

If the car is intake deep in kitty litter you can't possibly get under it to snag a control arm or stock tow hook to pull it out so marked and easily obtainable tow hook or straps are required to efficiently get the workers and car off the track as quickly as possible. Aftermarket tow hooks and straps are rarely, if ever, used for "towing" or as tie -downs anyways. If it can roll safely then they are used to pull the car to its destination and if it's inoperative it can be pulled by it to a safe location and properly hauled on a rollback or using an under-lift...

JITB
03-13-2009, 08:22 PM
all the cars ive owned already have had tow hooks.. dont think i need 2!

GaGen2Teg
03-13-2009, 08:26 PM
I didn't even think about it that way. But I can imagine that well over 90% of the cars on here with tow hooks on the rear end of the car don't have them on there in case they plow into a tire wall, lolol. Or onto a trailer. Later, QD.

exactly why they are useless on all these daily driven honda's and acura's

Elbow
03-13-2009, 08:26 PM
It has nothing to do with what YOU want on your car, it's up to the rules & regulations of the events sanctioning body.

If the car is intake deep in kitty litter you can't possibly get under it to snag a control arm or stock tow hook to pull it out so marked and easily obtainable tow hook or straps are required to efficiently get the workers and car off the track as quickly as possible. Aftermarket tow hooks and straps are rarely, if ever, used for "towing" or as tie -downs anyways. If it can roll safely then they are used to pull the car to its destination and if it's inoperative it can be pulled by it to a safe location and properly hauled on a rollback or using an under-lift...

Damn well said.

David88vert
03-13-2009, 08:36 PM
I have factory tow hooks on the front and back. I am going to hang stuffed animals on all 3 (2 in front).

Jay Kay! JDM whores are gay!

EDIT: you can actually see my 2 front towhooks in my sig

You do realize that this thread is about tow hooks on FWD cars, and your car is a RWD, right? :goodjob:

87 Turbo II
03-13-2009, 10:38 PM
You do realize that this thread is about tow hooks on FWD cars, and your car is a RWD, right? :goodjob:
I did a conversion....

not really, I was just making fun of JDM-crazy people, didn't really care how it pertained to the thread.

I was talking about factory towhooks anyway. this thread is about aftermarket.

speedminded
03-14-2009, 03:46 AM
You do realize that this thread is about tow hooks on FWD cars, and your car is a RWD, right? :goodjob:Tow hooks have absolutely nothing to do with being front or rear wheel drive.

Benefit
03-14-2009, 03:54 AM
i took off all my tow hooks.

Humphrizzle
03-14-2009, 05:02 AM
I have to ask:

Is there ANY useful benefit to putting a tow hook on the rear of an FWD? Later, QD.


yes.

1, pull a car
2. looks good.

quickdodge®
03-14-2009, 08:41 AM
yes.

1, pull a car
2. looks good.

Lolol.

That was a joke.

Right?

Later, QD.

Mr.Ek9
03-14-2009, 01:34 PM
Its all personal taste. If someone desires to put a tow hook on because they think it looks good then so be it.
Some people might think it looks bad but as long as the person who did it likes it then where is the problem.
I personally think people who primer their cars, with or without clear over it, then presume to drive it because they are too poor to go ahead and paint it are retarded because THAT looks like shit too.

SUBY_RUE
03-14-2009, 01:51 PM
^^^Exactly....

I cant see why people are so worried about tow hooks lately, Its like people cant decide if it is gay or not on there own... so they are gauging intrest and going with the majority... that is gay...

EP3sAreFun
03-14-2009, 02:34 PM
Its all personal taste. If someone desires to put a tow hook on because they think it looks good then so be it.
Some people might think it looks bad but as long as the person who did it likes it then where is the problem.
I personally think people who primer their cars, with or without clear over it, then presume to drive it because they are too poor to go ahead and paint it are retarded because THAT looks like shit too.

all primer cars have poor owners? Some primer car owners have other priorities.

But Anyways, Its all personal taste..... hmmm.... that sounds familiar for some reason

quickdodge®
03-14-2009, 03:28 PM
then presume to drive it because they are too poor to go ahead and paint it are retarded because THAT looks like shit too.

What makes you so sure about whether or not that person is too poor? What do you know about the person that you are making assumptions about?

I'm pretty sure you're referring to me since I started this thread and I'm riding in a primed car. And if you're directing an "attack" towards me, I must have hurt your feelings with this thread. And since my thread is about tow hooks and you're in here with feelings, I can assume you have one? For looks?

Also, if you re-read the initial post, you'll notice that I just asked. I never bashed anyone. I just asked if there was an advantage to it or what the reason was. Damn that guilty conscience, huh? Try again when you actually have something. Later, QD.

quickdodge®
03-14-2009, 03:29 PM
^^^Exactly....

I cant see why people are so worried about tow hooks lately, Its like people cant decide if it is gay or not on there own... so they are gauging intrest and going with the majority... that is gay...

Hmmmm. I don't need anyone to help me decide. I never said anything about gay. I just wondered why people put tow hooks on the wrong end of a car or why they put them on there at all. Later, QD.

SUBY_RUE
03-14-2009, 03:45 PM
Hmmmm. I don't need anyone to help me decide. I never said anything about gay. I just wondered why people put tow hooks on the wrong end of a car or why they put them on there at all. Later, QD.


I'm not directing this statement towards anyone, just more of a geneal statement... Not tying to stir the pot. It just there have been a few threads on this subject lately...

quickdodge®
03-14-2009, 03:49 PM
I'm not directing this statement towards anyone, just more of a geneal statement... Not tying to stir the pot. It just there have been a few threads on this subject lately...

Oh ok. I haven't seen anything on it. That's why I posted. And I was just asking because I only see it as funny looking and was wondering if I was missing something. Later, QD.

SUBY_RUE
03-14-2009, 03:53 PM
Lol... it's cool man, I think "can" look silly on some cars, but i have seen a few that look kinda neet with them...

SUBY_RUE
03-14-2009, 03:54 PM
Lol... it's cool man, I think it"can" look silly on some cars, but i have seen a few that look kinda neet with them...

David88vert
03-14-2009, 10:27 PM
Tow hooks have absolutely nothing to do with being front or rear wheel drive.

Oh, believe me, I am aware of that, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to give him a hard time when the thread started off specifically about FWD.:D

87 Turbo II
03-14-2009, 10:35 PM
Oh, believe me, I am aware of that, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to give him a hard time when the thread started off specifically about FWD.:D
Is it because I'm black?

LongLiveH2b
03-15-2009, 12:40 AM
so nobody does what i do with them, am i the only one?


I will tell you what i use it For "When i am warming up my tires or slicks , my e-brake is still not strong enough to hold the car in one place as if it's a RWD, so instead of 2 people holding it from the side i have a rope w/ 6 knots with a hook attached on to the tow hook and about 6 ppl can hold my car back and it helps ALOT! I can fully warm up my tires/slicks:goodjob: but to have it on there for show is gay, especially if your drunk or just forget that its there and say bye bye to your shin:lmfao:

speedminded
03-15-2009, 04:35 AM
so nobody does what i do with them, am i the only one?


I will tell you what i use it For "When i am warming up my tires or slicks , my e-brake is still not strong enough to hold the car in one place as if it's a RWD, so instead of 2 people holding it from the side i have a rope w/ 6 knots with a hook attached on to the tow hook and about 6 ppl can hold my car back and it helps ALOT! I can fully warm up my tires/slicks but to have it on there for show is gay, especially if your drunk or just forget that its there and say bye bye to your shinMaybe because it makes no sense? You don't use the e-brake to power brake a RWD...

David88vert
03-15-2009, 09:14 AM
Is it because I'm black?

No, I have no idea if you are white or black. You are a rotary owner to me. As just about everyone on here knows, I am a die-hard rotorhead, especially the FBs.:D

punkr6
03-15-2009, 10:39 AM
I will tell you what i use it For "When i am warming up my tires or slicks , my e-brake is still not strong enough to hold the car in one place as if it's a RWD, so instead of 2 people holding it from the side i have a rope w/ 6 knots with a hook attached on to the tow hook and about 6 ppl can hold my car back and it helps ALOT! I can fully warm up my tires/slicks:goodjob: but to have it on there for show is gay, especially if your drunk or just forget that its there and say bye bye to your shin:lmfao:

your sense makes none

Mr. Clean
03-15-2009, 10:57 AM
idk if anyone else said it because i got tired of the "jdm is ghey" posts, but the truth of the matter is...

ALMOST everything that is considered "JDM", by most people, started out with "race" mentality... racing seats, hood prop (for engine clearance on a swap or something), cooling plates, lighter wheels, carbon fiber, blablabla. this is just another one of those things that we get and won't ever use but has race purposes. it's purpose is undeniably to easily move a car around the track after a wreck of some sort. the odds of getting a friggin hook under a low ass race car is basically impossible. there should be no more mystery... it is def. a fan boy accessory, or trend, like almost anything else we do to our cars. these things start out with a purpose and then some company makes them different colors and then we americans with hondas buy them up like candy.

i love every fucking thing JDM. even the tow hooks. so i am posting this from a completely humble stand point so you know it's good stuff ;)

quickdodge®
03-15-2009, 11:07 AM
. it is def. a fan boy accessory, or trend, like almost anything else we do to our cars. these things start out with a purpose and then some company makes them different colors and then we americans with hondas buy them up like candy.

Finally. An honest answer. Thanks.

I just think that some fanboy things look ok and can serve some sort of purpose. Like racing seats, wheels and such. Tow hooks. Not only do they serve no real purpose for the kids out on the street with them, they look ridiculous because everyone knows they serve no purpose. Everyone knows it's just there to show you're down with the latest fad. Later, QD.

Mr. Clean
03-15-2009, 11:18 AM
Finally. An honest answer. Thanks.

I just think that some fanboy things look ok and can serve some sort of purpose. Like racing seats, wheels and such. Tow hooks. Not only do they serve no real purpose for the kids out on the street with them, they look ridiculous because everyone knows they serve no purpose. Everyone knows it's just there to show you're down with the latest fad. Later, QD.

eh... they could serve a purpose like as was stated above with a wreck or something... it just looks different... something interesting i suppose.

but you knew the answer all along... :D. silly man.

quickdodge®
03-15-2009, 11:23 AM
eh... they could serve a purpose like as was stated above with a wreck or something.

It "could." But I know that at least 95% of the people that have them don't have them because they think they might need them one day.

And I didn't really know the answer. To an extent. I really did wonder if there was any real reason to have them that I was missing out on. I knew the fanboy angle. But now I know that's pretty much the only reason. Later, QD.

87 Turbo II
03-15-2009, 11:35 AM
hood prop (for heat dispersion)
Race cars don't do this, or at least, it looks a bit differet under their hood than the average propped one.


Ok, let me clear this up for the idiots who think hood spacing reduces underhood temps.

Do you know how cowl induction works? The base of the windshield is a negative pressure zone, air is actually rotating under the windshield wipers TOWARDS the back of the hood. On a cowl induction car, say..... and old muscle car, this is ducted to the intake runners/carb horns/air filter/throttle bodies/ whatever. They stopped doing this because people were complaining of a "suction"sound at the base of their windshields.

Fastforward to someone with a hood lifted in the back, with no ducting. The air rushing in from behind (not hot air rushing out like people keep saying) creates back pressure in the engine bay, this higher pressure area reduces the airflow through the radiator, thus, heating the engine's coolant, and heating the engine. This is why auto manufacturers install weather stripping at the cowl IN THE FIRST PLACE, and the same goes for underbody splash guards also reducing the air pressure in the engine bay. So all you retards to lift the back of the hood, congrats on making your car run hotter without any aerodynamic knowledge.

Please spread this information on so people will stop doing it.

If anyone wants proof, find a temp gauge that reads digitally for exact purposes, then do a control test at monitoring the temps for a 5 minute drive at a constant speed and see which runs cooler.

Mr. Clean
03-15-2009, 11:36 AM
It "could." But I know that at least 95% of the people that have them don't have them because they think they might need them one day.

And I didn't really know the answer. To an extent. I really did wonder if there was any real reason to have them that I was missing out on. I knew the fanboy angle. But now I know that's pretty much the only reason. Later, QD.

yeah... i mean there are probably SOME people out there with them that track their cars and need it, but those are probably far and few between.

Mr. Clean
03-15-2009, 11:38 AM
Race cars don't do this, or at least, it looks a bit differet under their hood than the average propped one.

ok... edited original post to appease all the nay-sayers.

speedminded
03-15-2009, 12:16 PM
yeah... i mean there are probably SOME people out there with them that track their cars and need it, but those are probably far and few between.Track cars don't even need hooks or straps, only full competition door to door race cars or possibly time attack may require them.

But you gotta admit, tow hooks on drift cars when you're Mike Peters is wicked!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMzoDE47zMM

Be sure to watch vid at 1:35 when the 360's start then 5:29 when tow hook kisses wall.

LIKEG6
03-15-2009, 01:27 PM
I would rock a tow hook on the back connected to my factory one. Lol. But that's just me

Tech5
03-15-2009, 02:20 PM
Most part people do it to look cool which I don't think it does...Thats my opinion too....

But for the most part I think its ghey...But everyone else that has one must not think like I do.But hey its ALL JDM right lol

Humphrizzle
03-15-2009, 02:25 PM
Lolol.

That was a joke.

Right?

Later, QD.


no not a joke.. just obviously when someone buys something for their car they buy it because they think it looks good.

quickdodge®
03-15-2009, 02:28 PM
no not a joke.. just obviously when someone buys something for their car they buy it because they think it looks good.

But looks are NOT a useful benefit. That's fact. Later, QD.

Tech5
03-15-2009, 03:08 PM
But looks are NOT a useful benefit. That's fact. Later, QD.

to 93% Of IA'ers that is why they buy shitt lol....LOOKS!!!


I don't care what people thinks of my shitt either like it or look the other way !



BUT do what you want an buy what you want! its yours an your personality in the car so do it your way is what I think ...Don't do an buy shit because all your little buddys are doing it too.

Humphrizzle
03-15-2009, 03:09 PM
But looks are NOT a useful benefit. That's fact. Later, QD.


whats not useful about how you want your car to look?

Tech5
03-15-2009, 03:13 PM
whats not useful about how you want your car to look?




Read this an answer again


I have to ask:

Is there ANY useful benefit to putting a tow hook on the rear of an FWD? Later, QD.




If looks is the only answer to this I say that is a waste of MONEY:screwy:

GhostSTI
03-15-2009, 03:25 PM
Who gives a shit. There are plenty of things on a car that are for looks only like paint for example. At least there is a potential for using it at some point. Do whatever the hell you want to your car, thas why its yours. If you want to add useless doo dads to it then why should I care

btw. i dont have one on my car lol

matthewAPM
03-15-2009, 03:26 PM
I have tow hooks for the front and rear of my car and I know at some point they WILL be used.

Tech5
03-15-2009, 03:28 PM
Who gives a shit. There are plenty of things on a car that are for looks only like paint for example. At least there is a potential for using it at some point. Do whatever the hell you want to your car, thas why its yours. If you want to add useless doo dads to it then why should I care

btw. i dont have one on my car lol

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

ash7
03-15-2009, 03:49 PM
If looks is the only answer to this I say that is a waste of MONEY:screwy:

why?

why buy nice looking wheels then?

Apparantly washing your car and keeping it clean is a waste of money? It's just for looks, right?

Why fix that crack in the windshield? The windshield still works right?

Why buy an aftermarket front lip? They sure dont do anything more than a towhook extension does...


But looks are NOT a useful benefit. That's fact. Later, QD.
I expect to see your CVCC at stock ride height then? :D

-jonathan

LIKEG6
03-15-2009, 03:55 PM
Most part people do it to look cool which I don't think it does...Thats my opinion too....

But for the most part I think its ghey...But everyone else that has one must not think like I do.But hey its ALL JDM right lol

JDM tyte yo!!!


Oh and 87 turbo II some people(like me) had their hood propped up in the back because it hit the valve cover on a swap. Eventually I just put my hood back down and cut out the bracing. That's one more reason people do it though.:goodjob:

Tech5
03-15-2009, 03:57 PM
Tow hook is different then all those you listed and 1 of those you listed is against the law if you dont fix it!

Tow hook is like putting those BALLS on the ass of a truck is it needed?

Lip? who said I bought one an ever used it I hate them an never will install one

wheels ? I never bought aftermarket wheels matter fact I always bought stockers

washing car? so what I made a mess by driving in the rain or eating inside so I clean it

crack windshield ? well that is against the law if I don't but good try


LIKE I STATED THIS IS MY OPINION AN WHAT I LIKE ....But I was stating about the question/statement above and to the OP that made this thread an he has yet got a good benefit for the tow hook other then looks.

Tech5
03-15-2009, 04:07 PM
JDM tyte yo!!!


Oh and 87 turbo II some people(like me) had their hood propped up in the back because it hit the valve cover on a swap. Eventually I just put my hood back down and cut out the bracing. That's one more reason people do it though.:goodjob::lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

ash7
03-15-2009, 04:51 PM
Tow hook is different then all those you listed and 1 of those you listed is against the law if you dont fix it!

Tow hook is like putting those BALLS on the ass of a truck is it needed?

Lip? who said I bought one an ever used it I hate them an never will install one

wheels ? I never bought aftermarket wheels matter fact I always bought stockers

washing car? so what I made a mess by driving in the rain or eating inside so I clean it

crack windshield ? well that is against the law if I don't but good try


LIKE I STATED THIS IS MY OPINION AN WHAT I LIKE ....But I was stating about the question/statement above and to the OP that made this thread an he has yet got a good benefit for the tow hook other then looks.

I wasn't saying that directly to you man... I couldn't care less what you do with your car. Don't like aftermarket lips? great. Always buy OEM wheels? perfect. Have never had a crack in your windshield? even better.

Regardless of your opinion and what you have/haven't done do/don't like - all of the things i stated are for looks. You don't like the appearance of your car when it's dirty? great, you clean it so it looks better. You're making my case by stating what you have and havent done - you have your preferences in vehicles; others have their own.

But i do believe that you and i are on the same team. :goodjob: on a daily driven vehicle, tow hooks have no useful benefit other than looks :)
-jonathan

Tech5
03-15-2009, 05:12 PM
^^^ Agree

quickdodge®
03-15-2009, 05:55 PM
whats not useful about how you want your car to look?

That made no sense at all.


Who gives a shit.

I asked a fucking question. If I ask a question, it means I want to know. If you don't like that, then you're out of luck.


I expect to see your CVCC at stock ride height then?

You don't need to expect anything from me. What does my stock ride height have to do with this? If you're insinuating that lowering a car isn't a useful benefit, then you've obviously been in this hobby for nothing.

And yes, I'm in that same agreement that "on a daily driven vehicle, tow hooks have no useful benefit other than looks." Later, QD.

speedminded
03-15-2009, 06:43 PM
Hood pins, push button starts, and tow hooks are already things seen daily.

I'm waiting for the LED lights on the side of a DD so I know what class they run. How about an on-board fire system? Air-jacks? Panoramic or Nascar style rearview mirror? Exterior master switches? Window net? Is your mom/spouse going to be in the driveway with a pit board telling you dinner's ready?

Save the cash for fan boy tow hooks and go pay for a track day.

quickdodge®
03-15-2009, 06:45 PM
Panoramic rearview mirror?

Hmmmm, lolol. Later, QD.

speedminded
03-15-2009, 06:49 PM
Hmmmm, lolol. Later, QD.Hell yeah! That's the "nascar" style mirror. Function over form. I had one but never got around to mounting it. Decided a loud exhaust and always using my turn signal would be enough to preventing accidents lol!

Get any new pics of the car? I haven't noticed any threads from the meet.

quickdodge®
03-15-2009, 06:59 PM
The WINK! mirror is pretty much period correct, too. It came out in the early 80s and a shitload of us mini-truckers had them. Later, QD.

RX4BRDM
03-15-2009, 07:14 PM
I have factory tow hooks on my s2000 but they stay in the trunk unless I am at the track or need a tow. I don't understand the big brightly covered ones. I know that people that have a hatchback or sedan i.e. civic that was originally build as an economical daily driven car and was then modified and lowered is now in need of a hook as it can no longer be pulled from the mounts that Honda had intended. Why they make hooks that are a foot long have big holes and are painted neon green is beyond me. Some people just need the attention.

Tech5
03-15-2009, 09:29 PM
sweet ride QD~

ash7
03-16-2009, 09:30 AM
What does my stock ride height have to do with this? If you're insinuating that lowering a car isn't a useful benefit, then you've obviously been in this hobby for nothing.

And yes, I'm in that same agreement that "on a daily driven vehicle, tow hooks have no useful benefit other than looks." Later, QD.

If lowered properly, then yes. There are several benefits seen from slightly lowering a vehicle. However, cutting/heating springs to achieve a lower height is far from "proper" i believe. (not to say I've never done that :))

Very nice cvcc btw. :goodjob:
-jonathan

Elbow
03-16-2009, 09:44 AM
Hmmmm, lolol. Later, QD.

Wink mirror, I have one.

AnthonyF
03-16-2009, 10:56 AM
My father had one on his '95 Viper b/c the viper is very difficult to tow. There arent any easy access points to grab ahold of. it also looked sexy as hail!

-Ant.

Tech5
03-16-2009, 11:12 AM
^ Tell your dad I wanna drive it!

quickdodge®
03-16-2009, 04:49 PM
If lowered properly, then yes. There are several benefits seen from slightly lowering a vehicle. However, cutting/heating springs to achieve a lower height is far from "proper" i believe. (not to say I've never done that :))

Very nice cvcc btw. :goodjob:
-jonathan

My car is lowered just fine. I'm barely pushing 70hp out of that engine so I'm in no need of a hard cornering car. And I can vouch for "improperly" heating/cutting springs to be plenty beneficial as I have proof of it working just fine.

Thank you for the compliment, lolol. Later, QD.

AnthonyF
03-19-2009, 09:20 AM
^ Tell your dad I wanna drive it!

That was his '95. I will be at the Toys KF meet this saturday with the 06. :goodjob:

QD-to answer your question, it does serve a purpose to a degree. But I do understand that most cars, especially Hondas, come equipped with a factory tow point(s). Why add another? It makes it convenient for the tow truck driver and I believe if you track the car you must have one.

-Ant.

Tech5
03-19-2009, 12:22 PM
^^^ booo!

LIKEG6
03-19-2009, 03:41 PM
So who has a rear tow hook I can get??

AnthonyF
03-19-2009, 03:58 PM
I see one in your sig already.

-Ant.

dkjohnson04
03-23-2009, 08:31 PM
i love my tow hooks! although mainly for looks (at least ill admit it) they may one day become functional! although i hope not to hit any walls at road atl this season! :)

oaznbeasto
03-26-2009, 02:46 PM
if you get stuck in a ditch *i would know* :)

Axix23
03-27-2009, 01:43 AM
this question is covered in this month's issue of Honda Tuning mag...

GSRteg®
03-27-2009, 02:17 AM
I see no use for them unless your planning on ending in a ditch now and then lol

NOCLUE
03-27-2009, 06:52 PM
whats not useful about how you want your car to look?

X2

01CDMLUDER
03-28-2009, 05:39 PM
Most ppl get them for looks. b/c it's JDM. But its still a functional part.

I see them on 240's more than anything with there lil yoshi stuffed animals on it. lol WTF?