Quote Originally Posted by slow_hatch
Ok, I can see what your saying about access to the stock tow hook location with a lip etc, my car for example

But even if you get an aftermarket front tow hook, when they pull it onto the truck, you will still kiss your lip good bye I've had my car towed before I put my front lip on and it still dragged the bumper(no lip), and front cross member. I now carry a Philips head and a 10mm socket to take the bumper off in case of a towing situation. Some track org. required an external front tow hook, in case of an engine failure, etc, in which the just hook a strap to you and literally tow you back to the pits.
Yea my car sits a little bit lower than your white hatch but your lip is bigger than mine so they are probably about even.
Thanks dude thats all i needed to know. I always carry my tool box in my hatch.
Love your hatch though. That was one of the very few which did catch my eye at the V. Saw another thread of yours where its torn apart now????