I painted my oem tow hook and i've looked around and i've seen maybe 1 or 2 pictures at the max of what it looks like. But the problem im having no matter which way i turn it it always tightens up at the same angle. never perfectly up and down or side to side. Is that the norm, or am i just not getting the tightening sequence right?
the angle is like a backward slash.

 

It is threaded to stop at a certain angle. If you're standing above it, looking down, you should be able to see through the eyelet...

 

i got it...i just added a lil extra persuasion with a padded crew driver and tightened it into the place i want. Thanx!!

 

how do you like the look of the tow hook? i made it match the red of the TE TA's....so it doesn't look bad i think.

 

I absolutely look mine. I had it powered coated anodized blue to match the hose fittings on my ARC oil cooler. It adds a nice touch. I always get people asking about it...

 

Personally, I think the tow hook should be used for towing, not as an appearance mod.

 

I can hear it now.... "Hey guys, check this Z. It breaks down so much the guy had a permanent tow hook installed"...................................

 

haha i was thinking more along the lines of..well fred check this out the guy made it easier for us to steel his car.

 

Yeah, "What is that funny thing sticking out of the bumper?"

What a concept! I was thinking why anyone would bother to paint a tow hook that just sits in the tool compartment anyway. I couldn't believe it when I realized that folks just kept them permanently mounted.

To each his own however.

 

I dont think it looks that bad....

 

It doesn't look bad and to each his own. However, being the father of two, that picture reminds me of my kids when they were sucking on pacifiers.

 

^^^DR.Venture^^
You gonna black out those reflectors?? that would drive me crazy!

 

They are blacked out....it's the damn flash that's bringing out the amber color...

 

u can kinda see the blakness in this pic...

 

looks good Rusty

 

Hey, mine is powder coated red and it looks great in the front of my car WHEN I"M AT THE TRACK.

 

haha, thanks!!

 

Yeah, but you install it at the track in case the car needs to be towed, not cause it looks cool. Driving on the street with your tow hook seems a bit to "Honda Civic" for me.

 

Yeah i hear what your all saying. I dont drive around all the time. The Z's only out on them nice bright sunny days or cool crisp nights. So people dont see it daily. But i do take it off here n there.

 

looks great to me and ur pic makes me get one for myself too =)