that means its actually functional? haha.I have rennen on my white NA too. Cool looking for the price! The tow truck driver thought it was cool too![]()
For the Japanese parts you can check with Metro Motorsports, R-Speed, Adrenaline Racing, and i even think Rev9Autosport.com was looking into importing some? Maybe a group buy is in order, hahaha. Call them on the phone, as most of them wont list these parts on their websites as there are just too many parts for our little Roadsters in Japan. But most of them will special order parts no problem................ I was wondering how most of you go about ordering parts from these .......co.jp companies.
Weird that they haven't updated their site. I'll contact them to see whether the horizontal tow hook is available again or if their site is outdated.FYI, this Horizontal version of the Okuyama/Carbing is no longer in production.
Is this because the factory rear tie down hooks on NB models are welded in placed instead of bolted like on NA? What fitment issues prevent the short rear tow hooks from being used on NA? And for that matter, I suppose the long rear tow hooks that replace the factory tie downs are not compatible with NB?This REAR version is for the NB models ONLY.
Correct, NB hooks are welded in the rear, so (on the GOOD KITS) there is a little spacer that mounts inside that hook, and then a plate to either side of the hook in order to mount that hook. That eliminates movement if pulled UP like from a tow truck, so that it wont F'up your rear bumper. Ill show you what im talking about when you come down for Turkey-Day, i still have a rear NB hook here.Is this because the factory rear tie down hooks on NB models are welded in placed instead of bolted like on NA? What fitment issues prevent the short rear tow hooks from being used on NA? And for that matter, I suppose the long rear tow hooks that replace the factory tie downs are not compatible with NB?This REAR version is for the NB models ONLY.
Last time i checked you can still order them Mazdaspeed Japan, or a local Mazda dealer in Japan, they are made for the NB, so only the front tow hook will fit on NA's versions like yours and mine Kyle, but i would have to say the Mazdaspeed NR-A version is the best Rear tow hook on the market for the NB models, as all the other look as if they could screw up your rear bumper if the car is pulled in the upward motion as there is nothing stopping the weight of the car from moving the hook on that pivot point. I guess i need to take pics of the Mazdaspeed vs. the competition so you can see what im talking about on the NB models.Randy, can you supply any details about the oem Mazda or Mazdaspeed (Japan) tow hooks like the ones used on the NR-A?