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Old 07-31-2002, 12:39 PM
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Whats the point of them? is there any use for putting them on your car? just rice?
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external beverage holder?
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ummmm, they're TOW HOOKS, used to tow a car out of a gravel pit, like when it gets loose and runs off a track. It makes it much quicker and easier on lowered vehicles. TOW HOOKS = towing, not "JDM look"
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (rodrez)

they're TOW HOOKS, used to tow a car out of a gravel pit, like when it gets loose and runs off a track. It makes it much quicker and easier on lowered vehicles. TOW HOOKS = towing, not "JDM look"


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Mine is on there for these reasons....

1) I don't have any stock tow hooks on my car
2) I don't want my front bumper/lip ripped off when I have to tow my car
3) I race the car, and if it breaks down or I get stuck on a road course, see #2

Personally, I don't think it's really rice (when it's used for a race application). Now, if you want to have one for show/rice, then that's ghey. Also, mine came anodized blue.... so you can see I quickly sanded mine down and repainted it flat black so it's more subtle and doesn't stand out.
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (Newman)

also, depending where it is placed, may prevent idiots from parking too close and bumping your front end
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (cre18)

also depending on where it is placed.... you could use a flood jack much easier to use in the front.
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (CDM SiR)

Whats the point of them?
The point of tow hooks is to tow cars.


is there any use for putting them on your car?
yes, very very important reasons.
to get your car towed, or pulled.


just rice?
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when it's used for what it's supposed to be used for...cool ...for looks... ...they don't make your car prettier...really
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (MikeRotch)

If you use them for the purpose that they are made for than cool. If not than your ******* gay!
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CDM SiR i like your avatar if you're being serious
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (CDM SiR)

they are used to tow hence the name "Tow hook"
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u guys are all wrong...tow hooks at 80 hp instantly...especially when they're red!!!
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (dniedacess)

You guys are making excuses for them to be useful, to keep them not rice. Im sure the *** clown that tows your car is going to give a **** if you have a tow hook, hes gonna jack it up the same way he does every other car. Why? because he gets paid 6.50 an hour.

And yes my avitar is serios, that is my car...


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You're right, why would they use that big, easy to reach, simple ring to tow the car, when they can try and squeeze their hand through that tiny gap seperating the hot concrete, and the bottom of your car..............
There's only one rule when it comes to 17's, don't buy em!


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CDM SiR=RICER'ONI and 17's are IMO
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (CDM SiR)

i personally use them to **********, i just stick my khack in the hole and...
i also recommend using the stock exhaust y0, but my tip is in the way so i can't.
soooo good

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CDM SiR = idiot/moron
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (EG-CoolGuy)

CGC we sooo fast we turn ricers into fried rice
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CGC we sooo fast we turn ricers into fried rice
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C.G.C. 0wnz!


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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (EG-CoolGuy)

hahahaha, your calling 17's rice??? Moron... Tell my why Super Touring cars run 17-19s? FOR CORNERING DUMB ***! Driving isnt all about going in a straight line.



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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (CDM SiR)

then why do you call tow hooks rice if they are on touring cars as well?
PS- I like BENEN tow hooks
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well just to say CDM those super touring cars have custom built transmissions which have a total different gearing setup for optimal accleration on 17 or 19inch rims ..do u have this.. and if u do are u sure rich and if so do u Particupate in BTCC..JGTC...DTM series ..and also they are making a hella of a lot more horsepower than your car.. unless you make 300+hp in that case hmm well I'm blabbing.. I love Strong bad check him out.. homestarrunner.com/sbemail
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (CDM SiR)

You can't compare a BMW or any other super touring car to a Civic. They are bigger cars..ones that are meant to run bigger wheels.

Just pointing that out.

I don't see anything wrong with 17s.
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Default Re: Tow Hooks.... (CDM SiR)

In some racing organizations they are mandated to run certain sizes by rules and cannot go any lower.


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