It wouldnt need to be as substantial as you think and there would be a weight saving. If you look at the way the bracket is mounted sandwiching the two alloy parts between the factory tow eye, all the stress when the car is towed is taken by the forward bolt and the material around its fixing holes. While I agree there should be no drama's with this an alloy plate mounted to the fixing holes in the factory triangular bracket or even better mounted to the chassis with the triangular bracket removed would provide a much stronger attachment than the current set up especially if being towed backwards out of a gravel trap as I have been in the past.

 

I understand but the cost of machining a part like that would be huge. You're talking about a massive billet of aluminium and I don't think many people would be willing to pay out like 100 pounds for a tow hook.

 

Well I decided it'll fit fine without the factory tow hook and will be fine in my circumstance as it's purely cosmetic and will never actually be used to tow, hopefully!
Just attached it to the factory tow hook location and seems fine...







What do you think?

 

That good hey?

 

Looks nice man, I'll use the photos for the Facebook page tomorrow.

 

My slam panel arrived yesterday
Lovely finish and so well wrapped up too
Will get it fitted tomorrow and photos up

Another great group buy from John Mac and Ironbridge

Look forward to the next one soon

 

I know there's more stuff being prototyped

 

Hi, received tow hook and cooling panel but no battery clamp as yet?

 

Can't wait to collect my bits in the morning. Nice bling and it's orange

 

Drop me a PM with your details bud and I'll run the tracking no. through the system.

 

Hi iron bridge, I have pm,d you!

 

Is this offer still available as I would like a GOLD tow hook for MY06 Hawkeye WRX STi?

Thanks

 

If it's still on i'd like 2 x STAINLESS STEEL BATTERY RODS WITH RED ANODIZED WASHERS please

 

I would like to order 2 S/Steel battery rods with purple anodised washers, can you let me know who & when to pay please

 

Can I suggest you all PM ironbridge direct as this GB is old now and as far as I know it has concluded. His prices are good anyway but if you PM him he may do something for you

 

Yes, as JonMC says if you're still interesting in some bits then please drop me a PM and we can see what we can do.

 

are the battery tie downs till avaliable? loooking for a red oval or circular one? thanks mike

 

Pm ironbridge. He's a top bloke and sent my order out straight away.