Audi A/S8 tow hooks

[E.L.M.O]

Hi everyone.

Does any of you lot have tow hooks on your 8s?

If you do are they removable? Once removed can anything still be seen? I really dont want to ruin the look of the 8s fine looking rear end! Did the bumper have to be cut at all?

If you do have one, and/or have a picture or a D2 8 with one can you please post it up here for me to see how they look and fit and also if you dont mind also posting how much you paid, the company you got it from and the make i would REALLY REALLY appreciate it!

Thanks one and all!

[PsYcHe]

Mine had the factory tow kit... You could see the connector for the wiring plug, but that was it. No difference to the bumper at all.

[Dezzy]

I fitted the one on mine and because i'm tight i found a kit for 90 notes. It's a non removable swan neck type, and i did have to cut the bumper but not a lot really. I made the slot in the underside of the bumper slightly wider than i had to so i can pass a pair of spanners up there to remove the non removable swan neck.

The electric connection is hidden so it can't be seen.

I've never taken the swan neck off to see what it looks like might well do that on friday for the photo's

Removable swan neck type was £395 although there seems to be a price drop on towbars at the moment.

Like i said i found one for £95 brand new for a company that i can't remember the name of but i do have the invoice for it at home.

I'll post some photo's when i'm home Friday.

[darrenjoe90]

i have the factory one fitted to my d2 fl s8. it is removable and when removed there is no evedence of one. the electrics also fold away. dont think it was cheap when fitted. i heard it was aroud 1300 quid

[r8dream]

here are the pics, of the factory westfalia, there is always a few on german ebay.de, about 200-700 euros. or try a8parts. and a cheap one from ebay.

i pass by your a8 and the minis every other day as i blast up the hill in my s8.
john

[Dezzy]

A few photo's 2 of the fitting and one you can nearly see the cut in bumper.

[E.L.M.O]

Originally Posted by r8dream

here are the pics, of the factory westfalia, there is always a few on german ebay.de, about 200-700 euros. or try a8parts. and a cheap one from ebay.

i pass by your a8 and the minis every other day as i blast up the hill in my s8.
john

Thanks john, So thats you is it?! I always hear you before I see you! I am never near the car when you roar past! You should stop by for a tea oneday?! I work from home a lot.

Originally Posted by thebluewhale

The link below could be an option for you.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=740

that looks good, will give them a call tomorrow to arrange it. I am happy to pay £215 but really, really dont want to cut the bumper, even a little bit!

[E.L.M.O]

Originally Posted by r8dream

here are the pics, of the factory westfalia, there is always a few on german ebay.de, about 200-700 euros. or try a8parts. and a cheap one from ebay.

i pass by your a8 and the minis every other day as i blast up the hill in my s8.
john

Is that fitted to your 8?

The mini with the primer is going soon! And it will be replaced with a mini pick up! (which is why I need the tow hitch, so I can go "pick up the pick up!" Its like the one below, same colour etc but not as good condition! work in progress as always! I got a long list of mods for it. MG engine out of one of the other minis and in to the pick up, black roof, black bumpers, change the grille with one of the others I have, brakes, wheels, seats, dash, stereo etc... I have a long list for it and not much time! It needs to be ready for the London to Brighton Mini show in May. Hense why I need to get my butt in gear and get this tow bar fitted to the Audi, and go pick up the thing!


John, Do you mind if I take a look at your tow bar when you pop round for that tea?