mammoth713

New to roadcourse racing.. Looking to do a HPDE at streets of willow this year with speed ventures.

I see VMS makes a rear tow hook that is cheap and I saw another thread where someone installed it.. The VMS one uses the existing bolts and holes for the exhaust hangers.

Do you think the VMS toe hook would be fine for my uses?
I have seen tow hooks by Benen that look much thicker however you need to drill into the frame. Do I need to take the bumper off to install either of these?

What one should I use??

Thanks

Dan H.

I put the vms hook on the back of my car and it is very easy to install. Haven't had to use it yet so I can't comment on its durability. I believe that it touches the rear valence so I get an occasional vibration from the exhaust pipes which are stock. There isn't much thread available to shim it with washers to prevent this.

I'm in the process of installing a front hook. Not as easy as it sounds. All air box parts come out. Front valence is in the way to drill the holes. I'll be trying a 90 degree drill setup this weekend to see if that works or not.

mammoth713

So the rear bumper doesnt have to come off to install either tow hook? or just the VMS one?

Have you tried taping a small piece of foam onto the rear tow hook to dampen the vibration?

RDnomorecobra

That's what I did.

AzMotorhead

Pfadt rear tow hook uses 2 existing muffler hanger bolts to secure it to the framework. If you have some fab skills. Drop the mufflers and crawl up under there and you'll see you have room to attach just about anything.
Dropping mufflers is not required to install a Pfadt hook.

Grabbed_Crow_Mobe

What car? I have Phoenix rear tow hook for sale. Only takes a few minutes to install. I'll be at sow that weekend and can deliver there. The tow hook came off of a base C6.

Kevin

Dan H.

No, bumper does not need to be removed, it really is very easy to do

Good idea on the foam

mammoth713

I ended up buying the VMS tow hook last night online. I like that it uses the stock exhaust bolts and holes and I don't need to remove the bumper. I looked at the car last night and it seemed like the back bumper would have to be removed yo access the inner part of the back frame to put the bolt down thru drilled holes. Only way around that is if u have a super long drill bit and bolt AMD drill straight up thru both walls


Thanks

REVHARD

Phoenix...have to remove the rear bumper to install but it's fabricated very well

Grabbed_Crow_Mobe

Not true on a base C6. It installed in minutes. Not sure about other cars.

Gary2KC5

Pics?

NOSLO6

Use Phoenix. Joe Aquilante and his staff can handle this and all of your other track day needs-- he's a true gentleman on track and off and fountain of knowledge. http://www.phoenixperformance.net/ (610) 482-0141

CrvtBB

I have Phoenix front and rear hooks. Both very high quality. Don't have to remove the rear bumper to install, but if you have C6 with NPP there isn't a lot of space to work. I know you're not asking, but the front hook install requires front bumper removal. It is not terribly difficult, but something to think about if you decide to install both.

mammoth713

my car is a c5z..

FWIW here is my new thread with the install pics.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588749786