Towing

[HowardB]

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/motorsport/towing-eyes-straps

Howard

[bill hulme]

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.

[HowardB]

just like this, Bill?!
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165560&highlight=towing

[mk1 dal]

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 :lol:. enjoy your day out mate it sounds brilliant fun and will be good practice for the peaks run :twisted: .

gary

[AW11mike]

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.

[HowardB]

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

[AW11mike]

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?

[superwhite90]

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

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2012/03/IMG2012012000103-1.jpg

And then

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2012/03/IMG2012020100129-1.jpg