F55/F56 Review: Raceseng's New F5X towhook parts
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Review: Raceseng's New F5X towhook parts
Raceseng has some nice new parts for the F Series cars. All the items are what you would expect from Raceseng. High quality and attention to detail, and, everything fits like a glove. I'll post pictures of the parts first and then pictures of them installed on my F56. All parts are made in the USA.
First up is the Tug Plate, a license plate mount utilizing the front tow hook mounting point.
FEATURES
• Ball joint mount allows complete plate articulation
• Plate can be adjusted in or out from front bumper to tighten fitment
• Multiple plate mounting locations
• Works with all license plate frames
Next is the Tug Plate View. A GoPro mount for the Tug Plate.
FEATURES
• Works with any GoPro case with a dual ear mount
• Adjustable camera angle up \ down and left \ right
• Simply bolts on with 2 screws
Tug (Shaft + Ring) These can be purchased separately.
FEATURES
• Available in black, graphite and red powder coated finishes
• Simple ring locking bolt keeps the ring in a vertical or horizontal position
• Engineered using FEA analysis and tested to SAE standards
• Capable of 9,000lb straight pull
Tug View is a GoPro mount for the Tug Ring assembly.
FEATURES
• Works with any GoPro case with a dual ear mount
• Adjustable camera angle
• Rigid mount provides stable footage
• Keeps camera tucked close to the front or rear bumper
Tug Tool V2. I personally recommend the V2 over the original because it is beefier (X2 thickness) and it has a bottle opener
The Tug Tool is used to aid in the tightening of the tow hook shaft nut. In certain installations, there is very little space left to fit a large 25mm wrench. The Tug Tool is designed to be a thin wrench and makes installation and use easier.
And now for the pictures of the parts installed on my "Lightly Modified" F56.
Tug Ring
Tug Ring + Tug View
Tug Plate + Tug Plate View
And finally a couple shots with a GoPro installed.
You can't go wrong with these parts. The quality and fit are top notch. They would be a great addition to your car before you head to the Dragon this year. Installation is super simple. Installation instructions are available on the Raceseng website shown below. I highly recommend these parts to anyone. I'll say up front that they're not the most inexpensive parts out there, but you get what you pay for in this instance.
https://www.raceseng.com/installation-guides
Tools required:
Tug Tool or 25mm wrench
20mm socket + ratchet
4mm Allen wrench
3mm Allen wrench
5/8" wrench is nice to have for tightening the **** that clamps the camera in place. I keep a short ratchet wrench in the car for this.
First up is the Tug Plate, a license plate mount utilizing the front tow hook mounting point.
FEATURES
• Ball joint mount allows complete plate articulation
• Plate can be adjusted in or out from front bumper to tighten fitment
• Multiple plate mounting locations
• Works with all license plate frames
Next is the Tug Plate View. A GoPro mount for the Tug Plate.
FEATURES
• Works with any GoPro case with a dual ear mount
• Adjustable camera angle up \ down and left \ right
• Simply bolts on with 2 screws
Tug (Shaft + Ring) These can be purchased separately.
FEATURES
• Available in black, graphite and red powder coated finishes
• Simple ring locking bolt keeps the ring in a vertical or horizontal position
• Engineered using FEA analysis and tested to SAE standards
• Capable of 9,000lb straight pull
Tug View is a GoPro mount for the Tug Ring assembly.
FEATURES
• Works with any GoPro case with a dual ear mount
• Adjustable camera angle
• Rigid mount provides stable footage
• Keeps camera tucked close to the front or rear bumper
Tug Tool V2. I personally recommend the V2 over the original because it is beefier (X2 thickness) and it has a bottle opener
The Tug Tool is used to aid in the tightening of the tow hook shaft nut. In certain installations, there is very little space left to fit a large 25mm wrench. The Tug Tool is designed to be a thin wrench and makes installation and use easier.
And now for the pictures of the parts installed on my "Lightly Modified" F56.
Tug Ring
Tug Ring + Tug View
Tug Plate + Tug Plate View
And finally a couple shots with a GoPro installed.
You can't go wrong with these parts. The quality and fit are top notch. They would be a great addition to your car before you head to the Dragon this year. Installation is super simple. Installation instructions are available on the Raceseng website shown below. I highly recommend these parts to anyone. I'll say up front that they're not the most inexpensive parts out there, but you get what you pay for in this instance.
https://www.raceseng.com/installation-guides
Tools required:
Tug Tool or 25mm wrench
20mm socket + ratchet
4mm Allen wrench
3mm Allen wrench
5/8" wrench is nice to have for tightening the **** that clamps the camera in place. I keep a short ratchet wrench in the car for this.
Last edited by vetsvette; 02-10-2019 at 10:31 AM.
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That looks really good, nice review. They make some great stuff. Shift ***** in red are awesome.
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