[DeTomaso] Brilliant tow hook solution

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

Hi guys,

Most proper track cars are equipped with tow hooks at the front and rear.   
While undoubtedly it sucks when you misjudge a corner and fling your 
Pantera into the gravel, it's even worse when the tow truck can't easily retrieve 
it.

While in Modena, I spotted an absolutely brilliant solution implemented by 
an Austrian owner of a very heavily modified Pantera, equipped with a 
monster engine, Gr4 flares, full six-point roll cage, etc. etc.

Check it out:

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=7543

http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=7540

I was determined to find one of these suckers for myself.   I thought it 
might be a challenge; imagine my surprise when I found it at the first place I 
looked:

http://www.ompamerica.com/tuning/exting/571.html

It's available from the manufacturer for $32, or from all the normal racing 
retailers:

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tpc=OMP_EB571_Tow_Hook&
form_prod_id=578,212_6395&action=product

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5178

By comparison, the stock transaxle mounting bolt is M12x1.75x100mm; the 
stud on this tow hook is M12 x 1.75 x 105mm.

How perfect is that? :>)

Mike


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