DIY: Front Tow Hook - Page 4

BeBop86 · 06-30-2009, 04:00 AM

Nice Job, I like all your projects so far

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drewmonroe05 · 07-11-2009, 11:05 PM

just came across this. very nice...if it wasn't so crappy here i'd try this out....but someone would probably grab it the first time i went to town!

XanRules · 07-12-2009, 01:32 AM

might still try this. Do the earlier Imprezas also have a tow hook there?

shallowsti · 07-12-2009, 02:22 AM

doing this on my gc maybe my sti great alternate route better then paying a bajillion dollars

hookedontronics · 07-12-2009, 06:39 AM

doesn't it swing and chip up your bumper?

mQumQu · 07-12-2009, 08:39 AM

where can you buy the chain shackle ?

ruckus racing · 07-12-2009, 09:27 AM

bump for GC fitment!?

mQumQu · 07-12-2009, 10:03 PM

BeBop86 · 07-13-2009, 12:09 AM

Nice! Now on car pictures!

100_Percent_Juice · 07-13-2009, 01:04 AM

That looks gay as hell.

maperformance · 07-13-2009, 01:05 AM

LOL! ^^^

I give it a thumbs up, it works don't it? Though if your not running on the track, I would say its very "ricey".

-Adam

Renton_TDI · 07-13-2009, 07:19 PM

I like

Pencils · 07-13-2009, 08:55 PM

nice alternative

NOboostSUBIE · 03-04-2010, 04:28 PM

I gave this a shot this past fall and never posted pics. So FWIW, here is mine. I personally like the look it gives, especially given it was <$15 and is actually rated for the correct weight specs in the event it was ever necessary.

***However, regardless of how much I like it, I have read a few posts where guys have stated their opinions regarding the safety of a DIY like this. Can someone legitimately verify that this could be dangerous to the effect of premature airbag deployment in the event of a minor fender bender and/or the reverse situation (ie: airbags would not go off as designed in a major crash)****

Si1ver&B1acK · 07-14-2010, 07:44 PM

Here are my tow hook installs on 08 WRX STI. Basic factory tow hooks, painted red. Modified front fog cover with 2" rubber drain gasket. Rear with misc. rubber gasket.
http://s895.photobucket.com/albums/ac160/Si1verB1acK/

tyscat · 07-28-2010, 11:38 PM

I love NASIOC. Dude posts a nice DIY mod that is functional and an aesthetic plus to some people (and for some of us who actually like to take cars in dirt/mud/snow, possibly both). Dude gets lit up because some other people don't like front tow hooks.

So, for those of you who don't like front tow hooks, why do you care what these guys do? Lame. You guys crack me up. And no, I don't run a front tow hook (and I have never even put mine on).

I know, this happens in every thread on this site. All those posts are lame too.

Oh yeah, "subscribed" for the ensuing flame attacks. Gracie.

OrbitalEllipses · 07-29-2010, 12:49 AM

^Read Post #68. It's my favorite.

Daddy_Digital · 09-10-2012, 12:34 PM

im so happy i found this thread! i had a similar idea but it lacked something. the washers and spacers! thanks for posting this.

Wrxawdmob · 09-10-2012, 12:43 PM

Might try this out

Daddy_Digital · 09-10-2012, 01:24 PM

^^ what i had before i found this thread. now ill be able to make it look legit.

i am a bit confused as to what size spacer i need. i saw one write up where 6 washers were used. were they taped together? thats what it looked like to me.

jimbosv650 · 09-10-2012, 07:48 PM

Here's one I made a few years back.

Daddy_Digital · 09-11-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mQumQu

where can you buy the chain shackle ?

Home Depot

vision.dynamix · 09-11-2012, 08:10 PM

$9. It works. It got bent down because of the pull angle. I bent it back up. I can stand on it.

OhTwo OBS · 09-11-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

$9. It works. It got bent down because of the pull angle. I bent it back up. I can stand on it.

What are those things behind your grille?!

Hah Jk I just read your hella thread

Daddy_Digital · 09-12-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

$9. It works. It got bent down because of the pull angle. I bent it back up. I can stand on it.

where did you get it? im just curious because if you can bend it and put it back and still stand on it, u got ur moneys worth.

07-13-2009, 01:05 AM	#86
maperformance NASIOC Vendor Member#: 141043 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cottage Grove, MN Vehicle: 2011 STI black af	LOL! ^^^ I give it a thumbs up, it works don't it? Though if your not running on the track, I would say its very "ricey". -Adam Last edited by maperformance; 07-13-2009 at 01:30 AM.

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ruckus racing Scooby Specialist Member#: 196844 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: International Location: Ansbach, Germany Vehicle: 1997 Impreza L flat black/green	bump for GC fitment!?

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NOboostSUBIE Scooby Specialist Member#: 163322 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philadelphia & Washington DC Vehicle: 2002 PSM Impreza RS DD & Weekend Auto-x'r	I gave this a shot this past fall and never posted pics. So FWIW, here is mine. I personally like the look it gives, especially given it was <$15 and is actually rated for the correct weight specs in the event it was ever necessary. *However, regardless of how much I like it, I have read a few posts where guys have stated their opinions regarding the safety of a DIY like this. Can someone legitimately verify that this could be dangerous to the effect of premature airbag deployment in the event of a minor fender bender and/or the reverse situation (ie: airbags would not go off as designed in a major crash)**

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Si1ver&B1acK Scooby Newbie Member#: 250668 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Cary, NC Vehicle: 2008 STI - (Silver) 06 Forester (Black)	Here are my tow hook installs on 08 WRX STI. Basic factory tow hooks, painted red. Modified front fog cover with 2" rubber drain gasket. Rear with misc. rubber gasket. http://s895.photobucket.com/albums/ac160/Si1verB1acK/

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tyscat Scooby Newbie Member#: 196438 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy, Utah Vehicle: 2006 STI Crystal Gray Metallic	I love NASIOC. Dude posts a nice DIY mod that is functional and an aesthetic plus to some people (and for some of us who actually like to take cars in dirt/mud/snow, possibly both). Dude gets lit up because some other people don't like front tow hooks. So, for those of you who don't like front tow hooks, why do you care what these guys do? Lame. You guys crack me up. And no, I don't run a front tow hook (and I have never even put mine on). I know, this happens in every thread on this site. All those posts are lame too. Oh yeah, "subscribed" for the ensuing flame attacks. Gracie.

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OrbitalEllipses Scooby Guru Member#: 178811 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MoCo Vehicle: 2011 White Corolla Over 400hp	^Read Post #68. It's my favorite.

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Daddy_Digital Scooby Specialist Member#: 274205 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Mesa, AZ Vehicle: 2013 XV Crosstrek Orange	im so happy i found this thread! i had a similar idea but it lacked something. the washers and spacers! thanks for posting this.

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jimbosv650 Scooby Specialist Member#: 261307 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami,FL Vehicle: 04 wrx wagon WRB	Here's one I made a few years back.

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vision.dynamix Scooby Guru Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2015 Subaru STI 17Forester / 18Crosstrek	$9. It works. It got bent down because of the pull angle. I bent it back up. I can stand on it.