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    MR2 Fan HowardB's Avatar
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    Towing

    Am thinking of using my Mk1 on the Harewood Hillclimb tuition day I got for Christmas. . . .

    Has anyone fitted any of these, or got thoughts about how suitable they would be? The tow eyes mentioned in the newbie track day thread are a bit pricy.

    http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motors...ng-eyes-straps

    Howard

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    Hi Howard, Never Never use the ones on the front of the MK1, they have been Known to rip the front bumper off.
    see if there any articles warning of this.
    Bill.

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    hi , this only happens if the front bar is rotten , yours is solid mate but you are better using the towing eyes on the front chassis below the bumper . you could fit one of the extendable tow arms too that ,not that you will need it . its a Toyota not a ford and will do hill climbs all day long , mine does hill climbs everyday in buxton ( bloody big hills ) and loves it . enjoy your day out mate it sounds brilliant fun and will be good practice for the peaks run .

    gary

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    hi howard, ive fitted a tow strap to my tow points behind the spoiller,works fine,and lighter than the original tow hook. looks cool too , you can see a photo off it on the albums in community ,good look with the hillclimb. mike.

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    Nice and LOVE the off-set numberplate. I also run a mk1 MX5 and lots of owners make that mod. Not seen one on an MR2 before.
    Howard

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    thanks howard, the is 2 sizes off tow strap,i had to go for the longest , the mr2 will be amazing at a hillclimb ,have you done any engine mods?

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    This happened to me. However I had it fully welded and plated and have no issues using mine again



    And then


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