Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Just looking for a few ideas on what to do for a towing eye as the do luck bumper sits below the stock ones and I dont want one that sticks out the bumper because imo it ruins the look. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 What about a strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I would prefer a hook over a strap but I dont want a hole in my front bumper. I guess there is no other way around it though hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Is it for actual use or just for looks with a bling towing eye like below? http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/522060636/Racing-EPR-Tow-Hook-Anodized-Glossy-6061-Aluminium-Front-Rear-Purple-UNIVERSAL.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 lol not for bling or looks I dont want to fit one as I think it will ruin the look of the front a bit but then if I ever break down I dont want to have to take my headlights and bumper off so someone can tow me or get my car on a trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Do something like this easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't think that will be possible with mine as the fmic takes up all the gap in the middle of the do luck bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I was wondering about this. My Bomex bumper covers my towing eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't think that will be possible with mine as the fmic takes up all the gap in the middle of the do luck bumper You dont have to put it there, just a small hole in the doluck that a tow eye screws into, when i had a doluck on the red car i had this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Mines also covered but i have a tow hook in my car and the tools to remove my bumper just in case, it's only 15 minute job so not bad TBH. I'm going to look into a rear one and see if anything can be done with my trial rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292792_2209770599662_1109389572_2666166_6836470_n.jpg love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Jamie, im guessing that your bolted onto the frame work that used to hold the crash bar? That yellow supra is stunning, any more info on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Jamie, im guessing that your bolted onto the frame work that used to hold the crash bar? On the red car its bolted to the side of the chassis rail, on the black car its bolted to the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Cheers, think i'm going to try and fit it on the top section like the black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Jamie, im guessing that your bolted onto the frame work that used to hold the crash bar? That yellow supra is stunning, any more info on it? It's one of Ebrahim Kanoo's I believe, more info/pics here - http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/874842-one-badass-supra-1500-rwhp http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/5558/toyotasupraorange14.jpg http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5329/toyotasupraorange8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It's one of Ebrahim Kanoo's I believe, more info/pics here - http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/874842-one-badass-supra-1500-rwhp http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/5558/toyotasupraorange14.jpg http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5329/toyotasupraorange8.jpg That chap has too much money! Looking at his pics of Facebook really hurts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Can I just ask, are the ones that are bolted on Illegal, as in classed as dangerous to pedestrains in an accident Personally I don't like the look anyway, but I understand they are needed for practicality etc I like the idea of a screw in one like on normal cars, would it be posible to cut the threaded part from a Breaker and weld that to the chassis somewhere and then you would just need a small circular hole to put the threaded eye through the bodywork When in normal daily use you could have a colour coded rubber gromet too fill in the hole Edited March 3, 2012 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I dont know if they are illegal, but it would pass MOT. Damage from crash or rust it the only product that would hurt someone that is on the MOT sheet (from what I remember reading that Dude) said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I like the idea of having a small hole in the bumper where you can just screw the towing eye on and off so it wouldnt be on the car all the time only if/when needed. Where would I go about finding something suitable for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Also I see what you are saying jazz taking off the headlights and bumper wouldnt be a problem in my eyes but then its easy to damage paintwork on the bumper etc and imo isnt worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292792_2209770599662_1109389572_2666166_6836470_n.jpg love it Love the splitter fitted to the DoLuck! Makes it soooo much nicer and more aggressive! Surprised more people don't fit them looking at that pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Love the splitter fitted to the DoLuck! Makes it soooo much nicer and more aggressive! Surprised more people don't fit them looking at that pic! +1 but sourcing one? cost? etc cant be easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Where would I go about finding something suitable for this? Weld a nut to the side of the chassis rail and drill a hole in the bumper. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Laguna-2-Towing-eye-screw-tow-Tool-kit-2001-06-models-/160747958409?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item256d533089 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 +1 but sourcing one? cost? etc cant be easy Easy I have an apr one on mine cost 320, but I decided for it not to stick out as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 £320 for a tow eye? Was it gold plated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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