Tow hooks?
10-15-2020, 01:37 AM
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Tow hooks?
Has anyone found tow hooks that will work for front and back? My old 981 GT4 tow hooks from Rennline don't seem to have the same thread pitch.
10-15-2020, 01:52 AM
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Ron
10-15-2020, 01:58 AM
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Note: Due to strength and vibration concerns, most tow hooks will only thread in a 1/2 turn by hand. If your hook fits like this, ensure it is threading in straight and not cross-threaded, and use a 19mm socket to slowly turn the screw in. It should screw in smoothly with consistent effort until it bottoms out. After initial install tools will likely not be needed. This is intentional and when comparing the threads of your Rennline tow hook to the factory tow hook, you will notice a substantial difference in thread profiles. This is also an important part of the design.
So perhaps my 981 hooks will work. I will test this in a couple of days (car is getting ceramic coated tomorrow).
Last edited by ski35off; 10-15-2020 at 01:59 AM.
10-15-2020, 02:01 AM
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I have... just waiting for a reply. While poking around their site, I came across their installation instructions, which state:
So perhaps my 981 hooks will work. I will test this in a couple of days (car is getting ceramic coated tomorrow).
Note: Due to strength and vibration concerns, most tow hooks will only thread in a 1/2 turn by hand. If your hook fits like this, ensure it is threading in straight and not cross-threaded, and use a 19mm socket to slowly turn the screw in. It should screw in smoothly with consistent effort until it bottoms out. After initial install tools will likely not be needed. This is intentional and when comparing the threads of your Rennline tow hook to the factory tow hook, you will notice a substantial difference in thread profiles. This is also an important part of the design.
So perhaps my 981 hooks will work. I will test this in a couple of days (car is getting ceramic coated tomorrow).
Ron
10-15-2020, 08:32 AM
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I ordered tie downs from Rennline. I’ve used their products for years. Normally, these have been rings that attach at hard points under the car. The 718 GT4 has full Underbody cladding. The fronts attach plates onto the front jacking points, which will work, but I’m not in love with. It boogers up the jacking point and prevents use of the keyed blocks that I use to protect the rockers from contacting the lift arms.
The rear tie downs are the same as those for the 981 chassis. The problem is, the 718/982 has full underbody cladding, which covers the attachment point for the tie downs. Rennline seemed to be unaware of this situation when I called them back. I’m sending the rear ones back. I’m wondering what I’ll be doing to tow this car. I’m not a fan of wheel ties, but that may be the main option.
The rear tie downs are the same as those for the 981 chassis. The problem is, the 718/982 has full underbody cladding, which covers the attachment point for the tie downs. Rennline seemed to be unaware of this situation when I called them back. I’m sending the rear ones back. I’m wondering what I’ll be doing to tow this car. I’m not a fan of wheel ties, but that may be the main option.
Last edited by TurboCup87; 10-15-2020 at 08:34 AM.
10-15-2020, 03:40 PM
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I ordered tie downs from Rennline. I’ve used their products for years. Normally, these have been rings that attach at hard points under the car. The 718 GT4 has full Underbody cladding. The fronts attach plates onto the front jacking points, which will work, but I’m not in love with. It boogers up the jacking point and prevents use of the keyed blocks that I use to protect the rockers from contacting the lift arms.
The rear tie downs are the same as those for the 981 chassis. The problem is, the 718/982 has full underbody cladding, which covers the attachment point for the tie downs. Rennline seemed to be unaware of this situation when I called them back. I’m sending the rear ones back. I’m wondering what I’ll be doing to tow this car. I’m not a fan of wheel ties, but that may be the main option.
The rear tie downs are the same as those for the 981 chassis. The problem is, the 718/982 has full underbody cladding, which covers the attachment point for the tie downs. Rennline seemed to be unaware of this situation when I called them back. I’m sending the rear ones back. I’m wondering what I’ll be doing to tow this car. I’m not a fan of wheel ties, but that may be the main option.
Ron
10-15-2020, 03:51 PM
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For the tie down question, I started this thread a bit back:
https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...n-options.html
TLDR: you can use t-hooks in the frame at the jack points to attach tie down straps if you don't like wheel straps or nets.
https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...n-options.html
TLDR: you can use t-hooks in the frame at the jack points to attach tie down straps if you don't like wheel straps or nets.
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10-15-2020, 04:34 PM
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For the tie down question, I started this thread a bit back:
https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...n-options.html
TLDR: you can use t-hooks in the frame at the jack points to attach tie down straps if you don't like wheel straps or nets.
https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...n-options.html
TLDR: you can use t-hooks in the frame at the jack points to attach tie down straps if you don't like wheel straps or nets.
Ron
10-15-2020, 04:39 PM
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Ron
10-15-2020, 04:49 PM
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Yep, completely understand. Just a PSA that this method can be used...your trailer configuration, etc. may make this more or less desirable.
10-15-2020, 08:25 PM
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https://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Fo...o/E19.238/718/
10-16-2020, 12:10 PM
#14
Racer
I've been running Rennline's folding tow hook on the front of my '19 CGTS since February. I used part #E19.208 (REV2). Last time I checked they still didn't have a solution for the rear, but the OEM one works there just fine.
