Hey I want to buy two rx8 towing hooks. one for front and one for the back.

I would love them to be in red color.

This is what I mean.




thx in advance

 

thats the stock one. just go in your trunk and take it out. buy red spray paint. then spray. let dry and screw in tow hook. easy.

 

thx, I didnt even know. lol.

do u think this tow hook will fit the 8 though?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA...Q5fAccessories

 

Have seen somewhere else on the board that no, they don't fit the 8 (wrong thread pitch / diameter). I'll edit this if I find the post, think it was in the race sub-forum.

 

no it wont. just trust me, your options are the mazdaspeed towing hook, (and other expensive ones similar to that but impossible to find) or have one custom made. theres no cheap options that actually work, ive checked. I started researching aftermarket miata tow hooks because the pitch and thread size is similar (10x1.5???) something like that, but its way to short and wont stick out enough if i remember right

just paint your stock one if you like the look, i think it looks ridiculous because its so small

 

I ve looked into mazdaspeed tow hook but it came with a shock.
$140!!! no way in hell I m paying that for a tow hook. lol. I have a life.

http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDet...000-1151625428

are there any alternatives?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Front...Q5fAccessories

 

do they work with the ms kit though?

 

yeah but this one is ugly. lol.

 

It should work for the MS kit since the holes for the tow hooks are in the same location.

 

but you can't get to the rear because of the diffuser and the front has that metal screen, so i guess you'd have to cut it?

 

I'm guessing that you have a replica?

 

could always take the stock tow hooks and get them powder coated

 

and john that ebay one wont workkkkk lulz.

 

nah, authentic. but i didn't know you could use the tow hooks...

 

the ones that i have...lolz

 

Just like Shake says ,,, you get what you pay for,,, you want function and fitment MazdaSpeed is about $120,,, I got mine through Japanparts.com

 

From these comments doesnt sound like you need them for track events or anything you just want them for show,,,,
Tow hooks are not for Show,,,,,
If you track your car you wouldnt be complaining about $140 for something like a tow hook,,,
Take yours outta your trunk bin and paint them like someone said before,,,

 

Whats the obsession with the tow hooks unless you are tracking? did I miss something?

 

why do you need tow hooks on a track!? lol, I just like they way they look.

 

 

In case you get stuck in a sand trap or a tire wall, they gotta pull ya out somehow,,,

 

that can happen on the street as well ... it happened to me once. I was taking the i94 west ramp form the loop when a truck full of sand crashed in front of me. the sand was everywhere and since we were going up the hill I was stuck. Whenever I touched the gas pedal, my tires were slipping and I was going backwards. lol.

 

Also if you live in areas like me where it snows -- i get snowed in my parking spot a lot -- i can get a friend to tow me out!

 

thats why they are in the trunk.