I was thinkin about buying a tow hook, i just found out we have one in our mini tool bag. I just painted it and did a test fit....should it stay or not?
thanx for your opinions..
cheers

before




after it does not seem to tighten straight,,

 

Leave it in the trunk. It's just there so they don't have to hook something to the suspension, If you need to be towed.
And don't let them tow you with anythng but a flatbed truck!


Dave

 

I think be is asking if it looks okay enough to stay on the car. The red looks good against the blue, but it is your call to leave it. You could always go through phases too. You know, leave it on for a few months and then take it off for a while.

 

Mine would not line up straight either, I added a little Gorrilla Glue and tighten it the position I wanted, glue dries and it's fine. I looks good

 

In my opinion, the red hook with your car makes it stand out to much, i would paint it black or blue.

 

When you're on the track, put it on.

When you're driving on the street, take it off.

 

I don't think it looks bad at all, red and blue is a nice contrast.

 

I vote for taking it off for the street. Red color is good when it is on at the track. If you decide to leave it on and want it straight, you can use a shim/washer the right thinkness to get it to tighten straight. I think I even saw a product someone was selling that could adjust so that the tow hook was straight.

 

I had one one my first MINI. The only time I needed it was when I wrecked on the street. The wrecker used it to pull the car onto the flatbed. He had never seen one before. But they are a nice accent to our cars!

 

I like it! You can always take it off whenever you want... or paint it...

I also like the ones that stick out, then flip down... I think they are a little bigger. Very nice accent.

 

Thats the kind I have, first silver on my Gold MINI then silver on my Chili red.