Tow Strap

OMGWTFBBQ · 12-16-2013, 09:10 PM

I know Macht Schnell makes a red tow strap for BMWs. If you can find an adapter to accept the Macht Schnell tow strap on one end and attach to your OEM tow hook thread size and pitch on the other end, that might be helpful.

Motorsport Tow Strap (Red) | Macht Schnell

Wiggins3377 · 12-17-2013, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guru

from the zcarzero tow strap. im thinking of doing this myself for a takata strap

I'm not sure that would work with the Takata strap. The mounting bracket is different. You'd have it hanging out of the front bumper, plus you'd have to bend the bracket at a 90 degree angle.

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Wiggins3377 · 12-17-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I know Macht Schnell makes a red tow strap for BMWs. If you can find an adapter to accept the Macht Schnell tow strap on one end and attach to your OEM tow hook thread size and pitch on the other end, that might be helpful.

Motorsport Tow Strap (Red) | Macht Schnell

I'm having someone fabricate a new bracket very similar to the one in this link to use with my Takata strap.

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kenchan · 12-17-2013, 10:19 AM

yah, that strap'd look good especially on the rear tie down thingie...but does kinda look like that esd discharge strap from the 80's. lol

guru · 12-17-2013, 10:40 AM

Tow Loop : Racetech USA

kenchan · 12-17-2013, 10:40 AM

discharge strap

OMGWTFBBQ · 12-17-2013, 11:33 AM

What you can also try is the following:

1. Drill a hole into the front bumper support, maybe on the bottom since the top is hidden by the front bumper.
2. Weld on a nut to hold the bolt in place.
3. Secure your Takata tow strap.

Horrible instructions but here's a picture LOL.

kenchan · 12-17-2013, 11:52 AM

why through the trouble when you can just use superglue? they can hang cars with their strong bond.

FairladyZ10PG · 12-17-2013, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I really want a red tow strap, not sure where to get one.

I got mine from here:

TRS Tow Strap For Miata MX5 MX-5 ALL YEARS JDM Roadster : REV9 Autosport

kenchan · 12-17-2013, 07:47 PM

Anyone have these on the rear tiedown? Want to see picts

kenchan · 12-18-2013, 09:02 AM

browny rep points for anyone posting picts of straps installed on the rear tie down bracket?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	why through the trouble when you can just use superglue? they can hang cars with their strong bond. OMGWTFBBQ likes this.

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I know Macht Schnell makes a red tow strap for BMWs. If you can find an adapter to accept the Macht Schnell tow strap on one end and attach to your OEM tow hook thread size and pitch on the other end, that might be helpful. Motorsport Tow Strap (Red) \| Macht Schnell

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, that strap'd look good especially on the rear tie down thingie...but does kinda look like that esd discharge strap from the 80's. lol

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	discharge strap

12-17-2013, 11:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	What you can also try is the following: 1. Drill a hole into the front bumper support, maybe on the bottom since the top is hidden by the front bumper. 2. Weld on a nut to hold the bolt in place. 3. Secure your Takata tow strap. Horrible instructions but here's a picture LOL.

12-17-2013, 07:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Anyone have these on the rear tiedown? Want to see picts

12-18-2013, 09:02 AM	#26 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	browny rep points for anyone posting picts of straps installed on the rear tie down bracket?