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Old 01-22-2009, 03:18 PM
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Default 996 cup rear bumper tow hook

who makes/where can I get this rear tow hook? (I searched)

Old 01-22-2009, 08:28 PM
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that pic is from Cantrell's website. He is in Kirkland
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thank you
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Did you switch to this bumper PJ?
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not yet.
I am having custom headers and exhaust made and it will be center exit and the bumper I have has the same opening for a tow hook
So I will either have it filled or put that hook in it
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Go with the tow hook.
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You'll have to take off the bumper bar, which means you'll have no rear impact protection!
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Originally Posted by EdwinLee
You'll have to take off the bumper bar, which means you'll have no rear impact protection!

well that is good to know... thank you... not likely going to happen as the best asset is in the *** of the car!
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PJ,
Edwin is correct. If you go w/that entire set up (w/tow hook). The only protection in the rear is carbon fiber skin. There is a local 05 GT3 who has that same set up, done by Fordahl. It is certainly cool and the tow hook retracts! It sounds great but, real loud.
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Originally Posted by PJS996GT3
well that is good to know... thank you... not likely going to happen as the best asset is in the *** of the car!
Or perhaps in the driver/passenger seats?
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Originally Posted by Backmarker
Or perhaps in the driver/passenger seats?
right I just meant the engine...
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You can install the tubular Daytona crash bar under the cup bumper if You like. TRG has them I believe.
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thanks for the tip
I will look into that
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PJ: Greg is the man and since the Ruby Tuesday team sh(t the bed for the season he has time to work on cars. There is nobody in his league for our cars in the Seattle area. The car Edwin is talking about is now trailered. If you remove the cross bar in the rear and get hit from behind at a light on the way to the track, your car will be toast. I would check your insurance policy regarding "modified" safety components and if you would have exposure. As someone hit in the rear I can tell you that those parts work.
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Originally Posted by roberga
PJ: Greg is the man and since the Ruby Tuesday team sh(t the bed for the season he has time to work on cars. There is nobody in his league for our cars in the Seattle area. The car Edwin is talking about is now trailered. If you remove the cross bar in the rear and get hit from behind at a light on the way to the track, your car will be toast. I would check your insurance policy regarding "modified" safety components and if you would have exposure. As someone hit in the rear I can tell you that those parts work.
Gordon -- excellent!
I will stick with the protection..


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