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      11-11-2016, 07:35 AM   #1
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Can't find tow hooks

I can't find anyone who makes folding tow hooks for the M2....I even ordered a set on Amazon only to find out that our cars have a larger thread size than all other models. I done all the usual searches like EBay, Amazon, etc....any ideas?
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      11-13-2016, 12:26 PM   #2
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I found one in my car from the dealer. In the trunk.
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I found one in my car from the dealer. In the trunk.
We all have that....for track we need front and rear, plus folding ones are preferred so you don't bump into them every time you walk across the front of the car
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I can't find anyone who makes folding tow hooks for the M2....I even ordered a set on Amazon only to find out that our cars have a larger thread size than all other models. I done all the usual searches like EBay, Amazon, etc....any ideas?
I was looking last night as well. I wanted AKG, but they don't have an application. These should be a decent option though
https://europeanautosource.com/macht...tow-strap.html
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I was looking last night as well. I wanted AKG, but they don't have an application. These should be a decent option though
https://europeanautosource.com/macht...tow-strap.html
Good find....$200 for F/R seems a little steep...still prefer folding version
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I was looking last night as well. I wanted AKG, but they don't have an application. These should be a decent option though
https://europeanautosource.com/macht...tow-strap.html
Good find....$200 for F/R seems a little steep...still prefer folding version
You could contact AKG and see if they have anything coming soon that may not be listed on their site.
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Good find....$200 for F/R seems a little steep...still prefer folding version
Agree on the steep part. But not on the folding preference. I had a folding one, and after a mishap, not so folding. It too was ~$95/ea http://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Fol...ctinfo/E13.10/.

Next time I'd look for the strap variety. Although I'll admit, the strap type will eventually require replacement so a more reasonable price is important.
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Good find....$200 for F/R seems a little steep...still prefer folding version
Agree on the steep part. But not on the folding preference. I had a folding one, and after a mishap, not so folding. It too was ~$95/ea http://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Fol...ctinfo/E13.10/.

Next time I'd look for the strap variety. Although I'll admit, the strap type will eventually require replacement so a more reasonable price is important.
This is usually the case. Not to mention anyone who's ever ran into one with their shin would prefer a softer option lol. Rennline products are nice, but even nice hooks can and will bend if used. I'd rather buy something nice and know that it's not going to break if/when used and cause the rope to snap back and damage one of the vehicles it's attached to.
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For my race cars I prefer a strap, and since the belts expire every two years, I have plenty of raw material to make my own
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