Tow Hook? in front?

[Super_Sonic94]

Alright, Eric Smit i think i just learned haha, thats what i was wondering, i wonder i could put one on the back i have the sedan, so idk where

haha i know right ThatTmoGuy who ever that is an a-hole lol

 

[SonicMan]

Again when you install it you should take pictures along the way and also pointers on how and what you did

 

[Ubryaj]

Nobody intends to wreck.


-Eric Smit

There should have been a smiley after that I think. But the point is if I do wreck I don't think the biggest thing I have to worry about is getting my car off the track quickly. It's not a race. I just don't see the need to cut up your crash bar for basically just looks but if someone wants to do it go for it.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

If you never plan on taking it to the track then you shouldn't have to worry about it. For the members like myself who have taken it to the track and plan on doing as often as i can, this is a great idea and i will look forward to seeing someone give this a try.

 

[$ub$onic]

I wouldn't mind one for the winter

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[ThatTmoGuy]

As with any mod, some people will think its a dumb idea. Its not a dumb idea its just not for you, and just because its not for you doesn't mean you have to tell people its stupid or worthless. its just worthless to you and so are your negative comments to us

 

[Eric Smit]

There should have been a smiley after that I think. But the point is if I do wreck I don't think the biggest thing I have to worry about is getting my car off the track quickly. It's not a race. I just don't see the need to cut up your crash bar for basically just looks but if someone wants to do it go for it.

Yes, it was intended to be humorous.

If you're on the track, getting you out of a sticky situation is more important than the race.

You wouldn't need to cut up your crash bar, just attach things to it.


-Eric Smit

 

[Ubryaj]

Yes, it was intended to be humorous.

If you're on the track, getting you out of a sticky situation is more important than the race.

You wouldn't need to cut up your crash bar, just attach things to it.


-Eric Smit

I don't plan to "race" my Sonic. Only going to do track days for fun. If you wreck they'll shut down the track and get you off. Not a big hurry... Most people put fancy tow hooks on that they'd never want scratched/used. Not knocking this idea. If someone came up with a clean solution I might consider it. Not at the top of my list though.

 

[Eric Smit]

It's not at the top of my list either, but I don't see it being too hard to install.


-Eric Smit

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

It's not at the top of my list either, but I don't see it being too hard to install.


-Eric Smit

Not at the top of my list either but if i got a hook i liked for cheap it would move up quickly, and IMHO they look good as well

 

[whitnith]

I don't plan to "race" my Sonic. Only going to do track days for fun. If you wreck they'll shut down the track and get you off. Not a big hurry... Most people put fancy tow hooks on that they'd never want scratched/used. Not knocking this idea. If someone came up with a clean solution I might consider it. Not at the top of my list though.

I've seen wrecks at a couple tracks during track days. The one time they shut down the track is when the car hit the tires and was left on the track blocking most of it; and you can be sure one of the first things that happened was getting the car off the track, and they were in a hurry. First thing they are going to do it get you and your car off and out of the way, attached to anything they can find.

You don't want to be the person who cuts into everyone elses driving time because it took forever to clear you off from the track. If you have a tow hook it makes life easy.

 

[sx sonic]

This hasn't been mentioned and going off OP's post I don't think its what he was talking about BUT the sonic has two tow hooks on the front attached to the subframe (and one on the rear)

Having a "sport" tow hook is a pretty cool idea and if you get stuck/towed often would be way easier than crawling under the car each time

 

[Papasonic]

This hasn't been mentioned and going off OP's post I don't think its what he was talking about BUT the sonic has two tow hooks on the front attached to the subframe (and one on the rear)

Having a "sport" tow hook is a pretty cool idea and if you get stuck/towed often would be way easier than crawling under the car each time

Aren't the hooks underneath intended for tie down, and not used for towing?
If they were used to tow the vehicle, damage to the bumpers would probably occur.
The tow hooks that are for the purpose of pulling the vehicle from either end are usually removable, and thread into a weldnut that is behind a cover plug, in the front and rear bumper facia; these are usually standard equipment on euro-spec vehicles.

Papasonic

 

[sx sonic]

I belive all the german cars have that style tow hook (BMW for sure) which is brilliant imho.

On the sonics "tow/tie down" hooks you may be write papa sonic, iand that thought crossed my mind but what else is there to hook up too? When my car got towed that's what they used and I'll be honest I was worried about the fascia.

 

[Papasonic]

I belive all the german cars have that style tow hook (BMW for sure) which is brilliant imho.

On the sonics "tow/tie down" hooks you may be write papa sonic, iand that thought crossed my mind but what else is there to hook up too? When my car got towed that's what they used and I'll be honest I was worried about the fascia.

Good point sx sonic; about what else is there to hook to. I guess we Americans aren't supposed to get our vehicles stuck, and needing a tow. The penalty for doing so is further body damage from the towing process.

The first American car that I noticed with the removable tow hook option was a Buick Regal turbo at a new car showing in 2010. I asked the representative what was behind that cover plate in the bumper, and the reply was that the early Regal turbos were Euro spec, and that the cover could be pried out, and a supplied tow hook could be threaded in to assist vehicle recovery. Later models; US spec would not be so equipped.