Tow Hook Question

[EK1.6LCIV]

Ok, before I begin to install the Benen hook in the front, one question what is the preferred way in which to do this on an EK, any takers, cheers


Also, if you're in Brisbane and able to do this for me there's a carton of beer in it for you and lunch!

[Benson]

drill 2 holes into the front bummer support

[EKVTIR-T]

Here's a diy
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1742522

[EK1.6LCIV]

Here's a diy
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1742522

Thank you sooo very much!!!!

Exactly what I was looking for, now to get dremel!

[EKVTIR-T]

Just to add.

I would use metal holesaws rather than a Dremel but your choice. :)

[Zdster]

:crosses fingers that the OP is taking his car to the track:.

As stated above, would also use a holesaw as the front bumper is pretty thick.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

:crosses fingers that the OP is taking his car to the track:.

hahahahaa.

Ryan is tracking the car

Well Hill Climbing i believe

[EK1.6LCIV]

:crosses fingers that the OP is taking his car to the track:.

As stated above, would also use a holesaw as the front bumper is pretty thick.

I'm using a dremel on it later this arvo, got the 40-piece bit kit as well, should be fun (thread pending, lol)

[rayb3na_]

i already had holes in my front bumper support o0 and i just bolted it to that.. lol like the holes looked like they were there from factory so yeah maybe you have them too not sure.. but just check the side before u do any drilling lol

[EK1.6LCIV]

lol, no way there should be factory holes, even if their were, it's still an shs panel and you have to do this to tighten them up/install it properly lol

all sorted now

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/kwelrap/DSCF3171-1.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/kwelrap/DSCF3178.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/kwelrap/DSCF3179.jpg

[DEMON83]

hey Ryan, mine next! lol

[DNYALL]

Nice mate, I had a front hook as well. But couldn't really work out a good sturdy way of mounting it. So i sold it. That method looks like it should work well.

Good work :thumbsup:

[EK1.6LCIV]

yea, may even weld it up again with the piece we removed and repaint the bumper, maybe if it ever gets resprayed

[bennjamin]

not dissin , but has anyone actually been towed by one of these tow hooks ?

[panda[cRx]]

benen tow hooks add 20hp (hardparker points)

[chunky]

haha
im guessing its mainly for looks?

[02gzm]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/kwelrap/DSCF3179.jpg

Did u put carbon conards on ryan? Or am i just seeing things

[beeza]

Nice one Ryan.That was the DIY I was looking at.That`s a big hole you made... it`s obviously right though.

Yes,I will tracking my car.I didn`t want to risk my front lip getting ripped off as it hangs low otherwise I wouldn`t put on a shin basher :)

[EK1.6LCIV]

Did u put carbon conards on ryan? Or am i just seeing things

Yep, they were fun to do as they needed holes drilled into them, insides shaved to suit and brakcets bent to fit up, otherwise bolt on lol


Nice one Ryan.That was the DIY I was looking at.That`s a big hole you made... it`s obviously right though.

Yes,I will tracking my car.I didn`t want to risk my front lip getting ripped off as it hangs low otherwise I wouldn`t put on a shin basher :)

Mate the guys at QR and Morgan Park are rough as if you get stuck these hooks I'd rather them ruin than the car forsure, lol

[02gzm]

Heh nice i'll have to check it out at ur Bday

[thebob]

Im debating the canyards ATM ryan, what are your thoughts? Whens the K swap!

[EK1.6LCIV]

They are fun to put on, look nice, good price when I got them. Mmmm Kswap, if an 03 JDM popped up then it would be in the near future

[02gzm]

I could tell you where one lives but then i'd have to kill you =P

[EK1.6LCIV]

K20 eg hey for you?

[02gzm]

Yea im seriously contemplating it. The b16 just doesnt cut it anymore

[EK1.6LCIV]

Yea, it's one of those things to consider for awhile, alot of messing around, but def fast as in an EG that's forsure

[thebob]

1 sold the other week, went for 3.5K. So after shipping it would be 5k. That was a CL9 with 10,000 on the clock! If you are keen, let me know. I will keep a eye out!

Make sure you do it, i want someone to run with!

[DEMON83]

Ryan, Get an EM1!!!!! has B16 already, can upgrade to B18c with no drama...lol

[thebob]

Nah K swap. pre - facelift FTW. Althought i cannot talk.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Yea not after an EM1, love my prefaces, yeow!


and I'm always looking for an 03-04 EP3 engine and transmission Bobby :)

[SHIFTY]

hey man, i have the same benon tow hooks on my DC2R... i went off at oran park and got bogged, they had to tow me out and it snapped my intrusion bar! so i re welded a thicker stronger bar and re-fitted the tow hook... so jut beware!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/DCR_88/92_TWB_4942web.jpg

[EK1.6LCIV]

Yea we went to a bit of effort to ensure the proper installation, we should be fine, smallest holes made possible with high tensile steel bolts of better quality than in kit, to buffer it up a bit (fingers crossed I never need it mind you, lol)

[bennjamin]

hey man, i have the same benon tow hooks on my DC2R... i went off at oran park and got bogged, they had to tow me out and it snapped my intrusion bar! so i re welded a thicker stronger bar and re-fitted the tow hook... so jut beware!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r95/DCR_88/92_TWB_4942web.jpg

tee hee.

does not surprise me. Guys seriously , if you must have these tow hooks for looks , still keep the other side as your OEM tow hook :)

[DEMON83]

was it the front or back that snapped????

[SHIFTY]

the front intrusion bar.. unlike civic, the integra r front intrusion bar is alot thinner (lighter) :(

it all good, didnt do any damage, just put a thicker stronger bar there!

The Rear tow hook attackes to the oem tow hook.

[EK1.6LCIV]

thought so, I mean literally when I upload pics of my bar you will see that you have to really try and cut properly to break the oem civic bar, talked to a few race development shops in my area prior to doing this, upon taking part in this we checked that factor, had me worried

[Sexc86]

i wonder if these tow hooks are street legal?

was wondering if the coppas wouldnt like them because of sharp exposed edges. Like the problems you get with GT drift wings?

any info?

[thebob]

IMO the back shouldnt be a problem just like a tow bar. The front will be where the problem lies, along with his canyards.

[EK1.6LCIV]

yep, which is why theyre off the car atm, not looking to get fined anytime soon, so theyre only goin on when at the sprints... bolt on, bolt off easy as

[bennjamin]

any protrusion past the OEM bodywork is illegal and dangerous....low/high speed pedestrian impact.

[EK1.6LCIV]

Yea, not the finest thing to grace your backside in a collision imo, looks nice on the rear tho but both are off atm

[beeza]

Didn't know that.Come to think of it,I hadn't even thought about it...cause all the yanks have them on.

[beeza]

yep, which is why theyre off the car atm, not looking to get fined anytime soon, so theyre only goin on when at the sprints... bolt on, bolt off easy as

Not for me,I got screws and bolts holding the front bumper in place after I re-alighned it and I got all my cold air ducting in thier which is a bitch to put back if taken out :(
Is there any other way to hook up the tow hook? say at the front above the grill,under the bonnet? I doubt it though...
Any other options here guys? another tow hook?
help :D

[EK1.6LCIV]

Not for me,I got screws and bolts holding the front bumper in place after I re-alighned it and I got all my cold air ducting in thier which is a bitch to put back if taken out :(
Is there any other way to hook up the tow hook? say at the front above the grill,under the bonnet? I doubt it though...
Any other options here guys? another tow hook?
help :D

there is one other option but would involve you making a bracket to extend the tow hook off your factory one under the drivers side of the car, I thought about it but haven't had the time to make up anything

[EK1.6LCIV]

Didn't know that.Come to think of it,I hadn't even thought about it...cause all the yanks have them on.

yea, were nuts I'll admit that :D, I'm a bit more tamed here as there is alot more police here than in my old city lol

[beeza]

Oh yeah,have ya got a link for any info on the bracket,it sounds good.It would have to extend lower so it won't rip the front lip off.

We are nuts but don't tell anyone or they will want to copy us! :)

Your not kidding about the cops.Gold Coast is abundant with em'

[EK1.6LCIV]

No link mate just me and some spare alum lying around and an idea, lol, like I said yanks are nuts :P

yea, I had one filling up his daily have a good look at my old front end with the canards on and hook and race numbers lol, he was like wtf, lol

did goldy with mine the other day, guess with the car being so dark in colour they didn't see the canards, lol, good thing they bolt on and off easily :)

would love to make up a version of a bys in the future for it

[beeza]

Ah,your a yankee doodle dandy :)

On weekends cops are EVERYWHERE here.

OK cool,if I do a DIY I guess CAMS at the track may not allow it though...

[EK1.6LCIV]

sparco is the ones people use on the track, theyre like $25 from most race shops and red, it's the inside diameter they want and decent construction. These will be fine, but I think they need to be red/orange tho

[beeza]

Thanks Ryan ya crazy Yank :) I'll check that one out.A DIY sounds risky for the track officials...

[e240]

There are plenty of DIY tow hooks out there in CAMS events. You don't need a bling branded one. Just as long as its strong enough to tow the car out.

I've also seen tow straps on some race cars

[beeza]

Thanks mate.So CAMS aren't so strict on it.I'll have to rig up a DIY one if that's the case.DIY ftw!!