What do you guys think about these?

ddvette9 · 12-02-2010, 10:25 PM

do you guys like these
Nissan 350Z Z33 370Z 22MM Racing Black Tow Hook New - eBay (item 230494017953 end time Dec-27-10 10:21:34 PST)

They have them in all types of colors. I think they add some style to the car. What do you guys think

ThoriumHotdog · 12-02-2010, 10:35 PM

I never understood why people install those. I've never thought to myself, "if only I had a tow hook on the front of my car". What are they actually for?

SmoothZ · 12-02-2010, 10:44 PM

I have mine out and in plain view. I like it there, and it seems to be a conversation piece. I'd like to think that if something ever happens to the Z and a tow truck is needed, then the tow truck driver will be smart enough to use it.

ddvette9 · 12-02-2010, 10:46 PM

mainly look, but i guess they help with towing too, i already had my car flat bed towed and it hurts to see them strap it down under the suspension, but again, mostly for an aggresive tuner look

Waiz · 12-02-2010, 10:46 PM

Don't get the cheaper ones like this one, it will end up rusting really quickly.

quagmire87 · 12-02-2010, 11:00 PM

i powder coated mine to a better red i like it and i got it for $27 im not going to pay $250 for one thats for sure!

ddvette9 · 12-02-2010, 11:04 PM

where did you get yours for 27 bucks.

and how do you know this will rust?

Big J · 12-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Some people think tow hooks are useless until you need it, kinda like a fire extinguisher. Wait til you hydroplane or run off the road or race track one day. I ran my porsche 911 off the track and tore the rear bumper and exhaust trying to pull it out of the brush.

ClemsonWill · 12-03-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Don't get the cheaper ones like this one, it will end up rusting really quickly.

I agree. You want an alluminum one.

Doesn't the Z have one with the trunk tools? I can't remember but I know my last car had one. I think the tow hook is mostly for looks. But functional when they pull the car up on a flat bed. They don't use the tow hook to strap the car down, just pull it.

Juruki · 12-03-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Some people think tow hooks are useless until you need it, kinda like a fire extinguisher. Wait til you hydroplane or run off the road or race track one day. I ran my porsche 911 off the track and tore the rear bumper and exhaust trying to pull it out of the brush.

If anything like that ever happens, you have a tow hook in your trunk

esfourteen · 12-03-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Juruki

If anything like that ever happens, you have a tow hook in your trunk

Yeah but then you don't look like a racecar, ready to crash and be towed back to the pits.

Stealth_Z · 12-03-2010, 12:11 PM

should do these ones... too bad you'll need to cut your hood lol
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XwChriswX · 12-03-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I have mine out and in plain view. I like it there, and it seems to be a conversation piece. I'd like to think that if something ever happens to the Z and a tow truck is needed, then the tow truck driver will be smart enough to use it.

Naa... he'll just wrap the strap over the panels between the fangs.

12-02-2010, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	What do you guys think about these? do you guys like these Nissan 350Z Z33 370Z 22MM Racing Black Tow Hook New - eBay (item 230494017953 end time Dec-27-10 10:21:34 PST) They have them in all types of colors. I think they add some style to the car. What do you guys think

12-02-2010, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
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12-03-2010, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
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ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	I never understood why people install those. I've never thought to myself, "if only I had a tow hook on the front of my car". What are they actually for?

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ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	mainly look, but i guess they help with towing too, i already had my car flat bed towed and it hurts to see them strap it down under the suspension, but again, mostly for an aggresive tuner look

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Don't get the cheaper ones like this one, it will end up rusting really quickly.

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quagmire87 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 428 Drives: 09 370z Bs Mt Rep Power: 15	i powder coated mine to a better red i like it and i got it for $27 im not going to pay $250 for one thats for sure!

12-02-2010, 11:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	where did you get yours for 27 bucks. and how do you know this will rust?

12-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Some people think tow hooks are useless until you need it, kinda like a fire extinguisher. Wait til you hydroplane or run off the road or race track one day. I ran my porsche 911 off the track and tore the rear bumper and exhaust trying to pull it out of the brush.