Audi A/S8 tow hooks

[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.

[thebluewhale]

The link below could be an option for you.

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

[PsYcHe]

The only thing I found with my factory job was that the 'v' shaped bits on the side of the removable bit had developed a little bit of rust, so it wouldn't seat itself home properly. A bit of work with a flate blade screwdriver (a convenient one in the toolkit, I was away camping at the time) and then it went in OK, but you definitely need to make sure it clicks into place, otherwise it's bye-bye trailer time.

[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!

[r8dream]

Originally Posted by E.L.M.O

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.

would be happy to, havn't caught you outside yet.

[E.L.M.O]

Originally Posted by r8dream

would be happy to, havn't caught you outside yet.

You have, just not standing next to the car!
Like I said, i normally hear you before I see you (gunning it up the hill!)