CCColtsicehockey

After one full year almost I was finally able to install my J's Racing tow hooks. I ordered then in March of last year and they arrived in August of last year. I went to install them and was unable to install the front one because the front bumper reinforcement bar on the tsx is curved and the euro r one is straight so they will not mount properly. I ordered the japanese bar in September and it didnt arrive till the end of March. Finally got home to install them this weekend and even with the japanese bar you still need to make some modifications to the bar.

JDM Front Rebar


Top Bolts


Bottom Bolts


Bar Removed


Damper inside stock bar (not sure of its purpose but no way to mount it to the JDM one)


Location to mount exterior temperature sensor.


Temp sensor custom mounted because I didnt feel like waiting to get the clips from the dealer


Bar Test fitted for the first time.


Bottom holes dont line so they have to be enlarge a bit so you can put the bottom bolts through.


Other side modified.


Front bumps on bar are to long for US bumper so I had to have 3/4 of an inch. I painted the bare metal ends black and then covered with black duck tape so they didnt rust or rub the bumper.


Pic of front tow hook parts.


Metal support installed for front tow hook.


Metal support sticking through front bumper (kinda looks like James Bond front mount machine gun)


Hook installed Down


Hook installed Out


Full Front Shot


Full Car Shot




I will do a small shoot later on outside with the volks on.

moda_way

Nice job Jason!!! You get the JDM whore award!!

EuRTSX

Was that with my camera?

CCColtsicehockey

no that was with my buddies s3is since for some reason I cant seam to find mine which is what I use for parts install.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Nice work! You now need some "tow" decal to complete the install, perhaps JDM version.

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/big...asp?RecId=4885

CCColtsicehockey

very nice will have to get some of those for the front and back when I switch my car to race style.

lito

now that is what I call dedication, all that shit you have to go through to install a tow hook. You make me proud my young apprentice

JTso

iTrader: (2)

You probably want to add air jacks as well when switching to race style.

CCColtsicehockey

to tell you the truth I really do want to install some of those.

CCColtsicehockey

yup its was a lot of work but nothing like having mods that take a lot of work that most people wont bother to go through to do. makes them more rare.

moda_way

Apprentice... you been slacking lately.

CCColtsicehockey

I was wondering the same thing. How am I the apprentice when he is out doing USDM OEM Steering wheel swaps.

EuRTSX

Ouch, way to shoot him down

Reach

JDM whore +1! We need a counter system for you guys.

TodaSi

Looks great and all, but did you at least remove that oak leaf?

EuRTSX

More like + 3

CCColtsicehockey

yes I did remove the oak leaf.

CCColtsicehockey

thanks man.

S14 n Tsx

wow! great work.. I like it a lot..

RaCeR4LiFe022

What a man would do to be as JDM as possible... JDM BAR!

xizor

in hindsight, would it have been better to just get a custom mount that would fit the USDM rebar instead of getting the JDM one and modifying it?

EuRTSX

Then it wouldn't be JDM.

CCColtsicehockey

how would I have done that considering the tow hook has to wrap around the rebar. I mean I count just bolt it to one side and seeing as the US one is curved if I would have had it welded on some where it would never have actually been straight in my opinion.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Actually, all you need is a custom bracket welded onto the USDM cross bar that positions straight or any angles you want. Then attach the hook onto the bracket.

CCColtsicehockey

but the piece wraps around the to attach. I am confused, unless you ment only using the chrome tow hook part.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

You can use the tow hook piece connected to a custom bracket (simple fabrication) welded onto the stock cross bar. You would first position the bracket with the tow piece assembled. Then tack weld a few areas for alignment purposes. Then finally weld the bracket all the way around. It would be stronger than the JDM version which is only secured by tack weld.

Another easier option is to use only the L bracket piece and the tow hook. Weld the L bracket from behind the stock cross bar. No need for the front bracket.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

When I have time, I might install one of these with a custom bracket.

http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=57672

BU

You are crazy, CCC

lito

my young apprentice finally completed his training. His officially a JDM Knight

lito

my young apprentice finally completed his training. His officially a JDM Knight.

EuRTSX

lito's suffering from 56k pandimonium

CCColtsicehockey

lito is suffering from something. he has be demoted back to pesant for lack of mods.

highneo

finally!!!!!!!!!

TSX420J

F@%k the piece listen to JTso..


He could've saved you a bunch of money on your car insurance.

So easy a caveman could do it..































J/K dont listen to me.




You car looks even hotter..

TSX420J

LMFAO You guys are too much.

S14 n Tsx

let me know when you make extra. first dib...

moda_way

That is exactly what I was thinking.

xizor

funny we've looked at that for my wife's MINI Cooper. The generic BMW ones on Ebay are probably cheaper though

S14 n Tsx

hey man! back off... I'm first.

moda_way

That's fine. I'll be the first with the Fidanza flywheel.