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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 10:26 PM
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I recently bought a set of tow strap for my 981 gt4 from suncoastparts.
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/PKMOTOSTRAPS.html
It says it fit the car but after I installed it, the strap is placed vertically instead of horizontally. Not sure if this can be fixed?
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 09:41 AM
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Shouldn't matter beside looks. It there an adjustment on it anywhere or just a straight bolt? Either way, I would ditch that strap and get the rennline hooks. That thing is going to beat the hell out of your bumper.

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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 11:04 AM
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Why would it touch the bumper? The hook on the strap is sticking out of the car though. And unfortunately I don’t see any adjustment on the strap..
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 12:53 PM
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At speed that strap is going to be flopping around.
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 09:23 PM
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Did you hand thread? You should be able to get the last 1/4 turn using a ratchet extension.

The strap is supposed to be completely outside the car…that’s how they are on the Clubsports.
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 10:44 PM
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Thanks I’ll try but I’m pretty sure there’s nothing left on the thread. The one on the rear is even further from being straight than 90 degrees
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Old Mar 30, 2024 | 08:56 AM
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Any solution to this? I got my tow straps installed and they look bad as the threads make it line up vertically like the photos
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