RuthW Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Is there anyway of putting a towing eye strap on the front?For example, removing the metal tow and add the strap. It will only be on for show purposes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R4 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 On the Lupo I'm sure their not removable unlike the Arosa. The Arosa has a screw in one and I suppose you could bolt a strap to the chassis leg but on the Lupo I think you'd have to cut the tow eye off and make your own mount for a strap, which wouldn't be ideal and would have to be properly done in case it's needed one day.Most people just strap a strap to the eye I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthW Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Awk darn :/ Don't think I'll p through all that for a £10 tow strap on eBay! Might look bit weird strapped onto it... Hmmm.. Maybe I can just attach it on the other side of the bumper with a cable tie :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper_GTI Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Awk darn :/Don't think I'll go through all that for a £10 strap on! Might look bit weird strapped onto it... Hmmm.. Maybe I can just attach it on the other side of the bum with a cable tie :SCable ties might dig into your hips a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) I've got a towing strap on my lupo. I have had to basically use the existing hoop and use a um thing (sorry can't remember what its called lol!!) its basically a U shape thing with bolts on the ends. Looks a bit naff though lol Edited April 12, 2012 by truCido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthW Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Cable ties might dig into your hips a bit...LOLOLOLRUDEediting my quote Edited April 12, 2012 by RuthW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthW Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've got a towing strap on my lupo. I have had to basically use the existing hoop and use a um thing (sorry can't remember what its called lol!!) its basically a U shape thing with bolts on the ends. Looks a bit naff though lolAHHH I see what you've done there! doesn't look so bad on your lupo cause its a racing one but might look strange if i just have it on for a show... ill go out and have a look to see if i can cable tie it to the black grill/bumber bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Shackle, it's called a shackle. You get stainless ones so they look nice.Don't cable tie it to plastic, 'cause you know someone will tug it and break the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthW Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 This is true.. But it would only be put on for the sake of shows and snipped off at the end! I could probably find something just behind the black bit to attach it too. Is it really worth it though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyC Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Is it really worth it though? Looks a bit naff thoughYup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Why do you want to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Scene ain't it. Personally unless it has the original threa for it then I wouldn't do it unless its done like mentions above with a shackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ONS Performance Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Remove the front bumper cut the towing eye off. look for some where to mount the strap drill and bolt it on. That's how the drift boys do it.Then your car will look smooth for the shows and you will have a strap if needed. Big no to the cable ties lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Shackle, it's called a shackle. You get stainless ones so they look nice.Don't cable tie it to plastic, 'cause you know someone will tug it and break the plastic.I like 'um thing' better, I have an um thing securing Cartman to my rear tow eye.MrSloanes had an orange one on the Lurosa isnit might be worth asking how he attached it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Remove the front bumper cut the towing eye off. look for some where to mount the strap drill and bolt it on. That's how the drift boys do it.Then your car will look smooth for the shows and you will have a strap if needed. Big no to the cable ties lol.Do the drift boys consider the strength and support of the area drilled plus the bolt size and tensile rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelt Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Not gonna lie I'm still laughing at defcons photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONS Performance Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Do the drift boys consider the strength and support of the area drilled plus the bolt size and tensile rating.Yes drill through the chassis leg (Normally were the oem one is bolted or welded to) If it is a good strap it will have a mounting hole with an insert. only use high grade bolts 8.8 grade normally a black coating best to fit with a M10 bolt and nylon locking nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 8.8 isn't high grade. 10.9 and 12.9 are high grade. Seems a major screw on drilling areas to fit it when there is a perfectly good tow eye already there in a place that has been designed by the manufacturer to take the stress of beig towed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Not gonna lie I'm still laughing at defcons photo.'tis a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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