FML!

SuaveSpoolin · 04-24-2014, 09:52 AM

Just received my Tow Hook but it doesnt tighten up 100% when it does it stays side ways here is a picture when i tighten the hook

Tiago@VRSF · 04-24-2014, 09:54 AM

They're usually adjustable.

SuaveSpoolin · 04-24-2014, 09:55 AM

Ill check that out now

NGEE · 04-24-2014, 10:13 AM

Unfortunately that tow hook is designed for tethering a car down on it's side.

SuaveSpoolin · 04-24-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

Unfortunately that tow hook is designed for tethering a car down on it's side.

False. I was able to adjust it took a while also cut my wrist almost ending my life took a lot of pressure until my hand slipped

NGEE · 04-24-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by e90Michael

False. I was able to adjust it took a while also cut my wrist almost ending my life took a lot of pressure until my hand slipped

lmao. Sorry, not at your wrist. But the "tethering a car on its side" thing was a joke

SuaveSpoolin · 04-24-2014, 10:54 AM

mt145 · 04-24-2014, 11:13 AM

Was the tow hook sharp enough to do that? Geez.

tc535i · 04-24-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

They're usually adjustable.

yeah, adjust the bottom nut until the thread ends at a point that leaves the hook perpendicular

335BOY · 04-24-2014, 11:18 AM

youre leaving it on?

silver07335i · 04-24-2014, 11:21 AM

Ouch...

SuaveSpoolin · 04-24-2014, 11:22 AM

Yes im leaving it on. I was able to adjust it. Theres a small screw which was what cut me when my hand slipped

_Sinister_ · 04-24-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by e90Michael

Death by tow hook

would have sucked.

NGEE · 04-24-2014, 11:32 AM

That screw should be pointing down toward the ground. As currently installed, the hook is designed to tether a car down on its hood.

SuaveSpoolin · 04-24-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

That screw should be pointing down toward the ground. As currently installed, the hook is designed to tether a car down on its hood.

So its useless at the moment; But is it worth keeping for looks?

NGEE · 04-24-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by e90Michael

So its useless at the moment; But is it worth keeping for looks?

No that's another joke. But seriously, you or someone is going to rip skin or clothes on that screw - I'd re-adjust it so that screw is facing down.

jessandjamie · 04-24-2014, 11:50 AM

So do you plan on breaking down often? Doesn't that belong on a beat up Honda driven by a Teenager? Has the car ever even been on a track?

To each his own, but I would laugh if I saw that on the street.

shadow191 · 04-24-2014, 11:53 AM

No... it looks silly on a street car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90Michael

So its useless at the moment; But is it worth keeping for looks?

buster84 · 04-24-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by _Sinister_

Death by tow hook

would have sucked.

Haha he would have ended up on that show, 1000 ways to die.

Wycy · 04-24-2014, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NGEE

Unfortunately that tow hook is designed for tethering a car down on it's side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NGEE

That screw should be pointing down toward the ground. As currently installed, the hook is designed to tether a car down on its hood.

AviatorBimmer · 04-24-2014, 12:03 PM

Why would you want to leave it on? Whp gains?

RoamPT · 04-24-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AviatorBimmer

Why would you want to leave it on? Whp gains?

I have heard it's around +15whp because "race car".

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