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wdkwang 02-18-2011 12:18 AM

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)..

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 (Post 946794)
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.:ugh2:

wdkwang 02-19-2011 12:33 AM

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