Kazespec Engineering Tow Hook

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1999 NB miata touring with a mazdaspeed front bumper.

Hello everyone I want to start my review by saying I had a customer service and one-on-one dealing with Henry for this item.

I picked out KazeSpec's tow hook b/c it was vertical instead of horizontal, and it is also SCCA legal. It is made of 5/16" steel with a 2" ring. I asked for a none powder coated version becaues I wanted my hook to be blue not red.

Review
I love they style and look of this tow hook. A quick mock up on the car and the hook lined-up perfectly with the stock mounting points. The finish of the hook was raw steel, with a polished edge (probably from cleaning the edge after it was cut to prevent any burs)


The Tow Hook came sealed in a stick plastic package, with a full set of mounting hardward.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3E9AA2F582.jpg

The hardware is a set of 17mm bolts with washers and lock washers.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...530BD72D75.jpg

Here are a few pictures of the Tow Hook right out of the package.
(Under Side-Bottom)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3EA6408DBB.jpg

(Top)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3EB6CF4028.jpg

(From the Front)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3EBBF404E0.jpg

LEGO Racers approve!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3EC12D58E9.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3EC69148A2.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...3ECCE5A631.jpg

Install
Very simple, if you have your stock tow hooks on the car, remove the 3 bolts holding it in place and slide it out.
Install the new KazeSpec Tow Hook by sliding it in from the front opeing of the bumper and install the new hardware provided.

Here is a picture of painting my Tow Hook blue
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...5311B7056D.jpg

Here is the Tow Hook installed on the car (again this is an NB mazdaspeed front bumper)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...530642A314.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...52FFE6D606.jpg

Here is a view from strait above the front bumper looking down, so you can see how it is tucked into the bumper.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...52F7022144.jpg

Here is the finished result
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...52EAFA3819.jpg

Nice looking tow hook, WTF is up with you miata guys posting pictures of action figures in your pictures?

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Originally Posted by mach1

WTF is up with you miata guys posting pictures of action figures in your pictures?

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We're too embarrassed to buy blow-up dolls.

Proportional sizing. Smaller things make small things look bigger. My bedroom is all doll house furniture.

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Originally Posted by ken o

Smaller things make small things look bigger.

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Rumor has it Ken also wear's little boy's underwear for the same reason.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Rumor has it Ken also wear's little boy's underwear for the same reason.

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I thought that was only on his head.

You reviewed a tow hook? You should tell us how well it pulls the car around.

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Originally Posted by ken o

Proportional sizing. Smaller things make small things look bigger.....

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That why you should only date women with small hands.::BaHump::

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Originally Posted by mr brg

You reviewed a tow hook? You should tell us how well it pulls the car around.

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And how often you plan on using it?

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Originally Posted by EricJ

And how often you plan on using it?

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Do you own a trailer?

lol thanks everyone. No I do not trailer the car, it is driven to and from events.
I only plan to use it the hook if the car is unable to drive it self out and to attach a transponder at the track
I did lego ppl b/c they look awesome.

I reviewed a tow hook b/c I thought it was a different design, made with quality and I got a pre-production version so I wanted to share so the manufacture can share this info with potential customers.

The tow hook fits both NA and NB miatas. A rear tow hook is on the way, along with a full aero kit. Kazespec is already manufacturing custom seat rails.

I just found the Kazakameespec seat mount, looks pretty nice, I was entertained by this pic.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...eamodified.jpg

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Originally Posted by Tikiman12

lol thanks everyone. No I do not trailer the car, it is driven to and from events.
I only plan to use it the hook if the car is unable to drive it self out and to attach a transponder at the track
I did lego ppl b/c they look awesome.

I reviewed a tow hook b/c I thought it was a different design, made with quality and I got a pre-production version so I wanted to share so the manufacture can share this info with potential customers.

The tow hook fits both NA and NB miatas. A rear tow hook is on the way, along with a full aero kit. Kazespec is already manufacturing custom seat rails.

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Details on "full aero kit"?

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Originally Posted by mr brg

Details on "full aero kit"?

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here is the info they have right now
http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/85-...aero-kits.html

That splitter design looks surprisingly good

I want to see more pictures of the bolts. Maybe if you turned them over and photograph the other side?

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Originally Posted by lostlorin

I want to see more pictures of the bolts. Maybe if you turned them over and photograph the other side?

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:clap:

PS
What do the other side of those washers look like? Are they split on both sides?

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Originally Posted by SirHustlerEsq

That splitter design looks surprisingly good

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Those "breakaway" mounts are silly. Not gonna work the way he's trying to design them.

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Originally Posted by ken o

Proportional sizing. Smaller things make small things look bigger. My bedroom is all doll house furniture.

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:clap:

Bedroom or "mud dungeon"?

How much is this extremely well reviewed tow hook?

Hi, my name is Henry and I'm the owner of KazeSpec Engineering. To clarify, I am not advertising any of my products on this forum. I am merely creating this account to answer any questions you guys may have. So please, fire away!

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Originally Posted by hnguyen037

Hi, my name is Henry and I'm the owner of KazeSpec Engineering. To clarify, I am not advertising any of my products on this forum. I am merely creating this account to answer any questions you guys may have. So please, fire away!

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Can you paint the tow-hook to match my nickel and bronze 6ULs? I do a lot of hardparking and I want to make sure I can flauce the tow hook.

What kind of stuffed animal/toy is recommended to hang from the hook?

The only color I am offering them is a Dormant Orange. I will also be offering them in raw finish if you'd like to paint it yourself. As for stuffed animals, find the largest Woody from Toy Story you can find. Make sure it drags on the ground as you drive away.

Woody is way too USDM, he may suffice on a NC, but on a NA/NB, gotta keep it JDM.

I have a pretty large woody. Do you guys want me to post the pics in here or make another thread?

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/btgrowersupply_2237_23417100

They now are offered powder coated orange from the manufacture

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ngetowhook.jpg

ESL

You mean a/s/l? ;)

29/ M/ Dallas


Oh wait, I'm married.... and you're all guys