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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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I'm looking for a decent tow hook. Either "cloth" or metal. Preferably one I can drive around daily with and it won't damage the paint and should work on track days if needed. I've looked into the craven speed one but I heard that it rusts, I've looked into nylon ones but heard that they can decolor the paint around the area and eventually degrade due to the uv rays. I've also read that the rennline one works well and lasts but it isn't overly appealing to me. Any other ideas/suggestions?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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I like the NRG nylon straps.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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Do you daily the nylon straps?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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Nylons usually get rolled up and tied while driving,
 
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 09:09 PM
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How long have you used it?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 09:25 PM
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Haven't personally ran a nylon strap. Just what I've seen, that's the one I would choose.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by honderpilot
I'm looking for a decent tow hook. Either "cloth" or metal. Preferably one I can drive around daily with and it won't damage the paint and should work on track days if needed. I've looked into the craven speed one but I heard that it rusts, I've looked into nylon ones but heard that they can decolor the paint around the area and eventually degrade due to the uv rays. I've also read that the rennline one works well and lasts but it isn't overly appealing to me. Any other ideas/suggestions?
Must have been a different one that rusts? CravenSpeed tow hook is made out of aluminum, and powdercoated so that it doesn't fade like the anodized or nylon ones.
 
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