OEM tow hook as front bumper protection

wdkwang · 02-18-2011, 12:18 AM

I decided to install the tow hook with electrical tape so it tightens up without fully screwed in. It sticks out about 2-3 inches from the tip of the bumper. Doesn't look JDM or whatever (and I'm not using it for towing purposes before anyone flames) but its subtle and should keep ******** from backing into my car.
I'm sure people living in not so crowded areas don't have to worry about this but I definitely gets paranoid anytime I have to parallel park in tight spots where I live. Anyone living in a busy city can feel me on this.
..now if there was some way to protect the rear bumper (without using those ugly De-Fenders)..

Csquared · 02-18-2011, 12:24 AM

Get another tow hook and make it stick out of the back tow hook area? lol.

jaedub · 02-18-2011, 02:56 AM

hahaha never thought of that before but I guess it could work.

Lemers · 02-18-2011, 03:02 AM

Get a trunk monkey to protect your car while parked

ImportConvert · 02-18-2011, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdkwang

I decided to install the tow hook with electrical tape so it tightens up without fully screwed in. It sticks out about 2-3 inches from the tip of the bumper. Doesn't look JDM or whatever (and I'm not using it for towing purposes before anyone flames) but its subtle and should keep ******** from backing into my car.
I'm sure people living in not so crowded areas don't have to worry about this but I definitely gets paranoid anytime I have to parallel park in tight spots where I live. Anyone living in a busy city can feel me on this.
..now if there was some way to protect the rear bumper (without using those ugly De-Fenders)..

Most vehicles that are high enough not to see your Z in their rear-view will just hit the hood/upper bumper anyway.

If you DD a car, it is going to get dinged up. There is just NO way around it.

wdkwang · 02-18-2011, 04:38 PM

true, the z will get owned by SUV's so I avoid parking in tight spots with SUVs in front, but it should be adequate for regular cars.

zmyride · 02-18-2011, 04:59 PM

i would never parallel park my z.

any type of cars would own the Z not just trucks.

Red__Zed · 02-18-2011, 06:13 PM

you should hang a flag. Just put the flagpole through the towhook when you park.

wdkwang · 02-19-2011, 12:33 AM

>.>

02-18-2011, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	OEM tow hook as front bumper protection I decided to install the tow hook with electrical tape so it tightens up without fully screwed in. It sticks out about 2-3 inches from the tip of the bumper. Doesn't look JDM or whatever (and I'm not using it for towing purposes before anyone flames) but its subtle and should keep ****** from backing into my car. I'm sure people living in not so crowded areas don't have to worry about this but I definitely gets paranoid anytime I have to parallel park in tight spots where I live. Anyone living in a busy city can feel me on this. ..now if there was some way to protect the rear bumper (without using those ugly De-Fenders).. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!**

02-18-2011, 03:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Get a trunk monkey to protect your car while parked __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-18-2011, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	true, the z will get owned by SUV's so I avoid parking in tight spots with SUVs in front, but it should be adequate for regular cars. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

02-19-2011, 12:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	>.> __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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