Tow hooks...

[SUBY_RUE]

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®]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[87 Turbo II]

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.

Is it because I'm black?

[LongLiveH2b]

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 shin

[speedminded]

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 shin

Maybe because it makes no sense? You don't use the e-brake to power brake a RWD...

[David88vert]

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.

[punkr6]

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 shin

your sense makes none

[Mr. Clean]

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®]

. 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]

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... . silly man.

[quickdodge®]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

I would rock a tow hook on the back connected to my factory one. Lol. But that's just me

[Tech5]

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]

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®]

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]

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]

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

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

[Tech5]

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

[GhostSTI]

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]

I have tow hooks for the front and rear of my car and I know at some point they WILL be used.

[Tech5]

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

[ash7]

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

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?

-jonathan

[LIKEG6]

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.

[Tech5]

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]

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.

[ash7]

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. on a daily driven vehicle, tow hooks have no useful benefit other than looks
-jonathan

[Tech5]

^^^ Agree

[quickdodge®]

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]

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®]

Panoramic rearview mirror?

Hmmmm, lolol. Later, QD.

[speedminded]

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®]

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]

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.