RAUSP
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- Austin, TX now Germany
- First Name
- Rudolf
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- 2018 GT350
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Hi all,
trying to solve a dilemma. A tow hook is mandatory at trackdays over here in Germany and also the law enforcement does not allow parts affecting pedestrian safety. All in all that means only a tow hook which can be removed is an option. Therefore the ZL1 tow hook is not possible and even with some modification I don't trust that long receiver arm to be stable enough for the car's weight.
I bought an OMP tow hook with 50mm ring diameter and a 12mm thread. That hook will be removable thru the grill right below the snake logo by a self retaining all-metal nut welded behind the receiver.
The receiver itself is finished. Now I'll need to find the right position to drill a hole thru one grill opening and to weld the nut on that receiver. I tested the all metal nuts and it will be self retaining many times, at least until I have to remove the tow hook e.g. by officer's demand.
Could have gone also with a modified ZL1 solution in the lower grill but this upward position is more convenient to mount and produces less bending force towards the crash bar mount.
What do you think?
(I guess I don't have to mention that I'll reduce >50% weight by cutting some edges off the receiver after everything turns out to work properly)
trying to solve a dilemma. A tow hook is mandatory at trackdays over here in Germany and also the law enforcement does not allow parts affecting pedestrian safety. All in all that means only a tow hook which can be removed is an option. Therefore the ZL1 tow hook is not possible and even with some modification I don't trust that long receiver arm to be stable enough for the car's weight.
I bought an OMP tow hook with 50mm ring diameter and a 12mm thread. That hook will be removable thru the grill right below the snake logo by a self retaining all-metal nut welded behind the receiver.
The receiver itself is finished. Now I'll need to find the right position to drill a hole thru one grill opening and to weld the nut on that receiver. I tested the all metal nuts and it will be self retaining many times, at least until I have to remove the tow hook e.g. by officer's demand.
Could have gone also with a modified ZL1 solution in the lower grill but this upward position is more convenient to mount and produces less bending force towards the crash bar mount.
What do you think?
(I guess I don't have to mention that I'll reduce >50% weight by cutting some edges off the receiver after everything turns out to work properly)
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