Gen V tow hooks or tow points for track days?

[VENOM V]

I'll be tracking the Gen V end of June, and need tow hooks, or at least need to know that it can be pulled out of the gravel safely without damage. Trouble is, I don't have the car yet and may not have time to have something fabbed at the last minute. Anyone heard anything? The Viper TA has one on the front, I couldn't tell if it also has a rear tow hook. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

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[redtanrt10]

From the outside looks exactly like a Gen III and IV front tow hook. They attach to a tubular reinforcement above the radiator. Give Mark J at Woodhouse a call or pm, he'll help you.

 

[ViperSmith]

afaik it was a mopar part

man, getting ahead of ourselves aren't we lining up dates to track the car

 

[MoparBoyy]

honestly the only cars i have seen are pre productions. but there was nothing as far as tow hook mounting points such as the T/A. however, again they were pre production cars, so they may have added a front location for hook on production cars.

 

[MoparMan]

afaik it was a mopar part

man, getting ahead of ourselves aren't we lining up dates to track the car

Really! That seems pretty optimistic to me given the production delays of custom orders thus far.

 

[VENOM V]

Really! That seems pretty optimistic to me given the production delays of custom orders thus far.

Guys, let me live in my lala land, LOL. I'm hoping for some good Viper karma here.

Sure you won't change your mind and join me for the track days at Seca June 28-30? C'mon, here I am solving the tow hook problem for you. All you have to do is show up and drive

Redtanrt10, thanks for the tip to contact Mark at Woodhouse. Those guys should have this figured out pronto.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

I'm on it, I will at least find out what was on the SEMA car and if it was a retro fit or a new product from Mopar.

 

[VENOM V]

I'm on it, I will at least find out what was on the SEMA car and if it was a retro fit or a new product from Mopar.

Thanks Mark!

 

[LifeIsGood]

I'm thinking those GEN V front tow hooks look a hell of a lot like Mark Johnson at IPSCO tow hooks.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Yep I have one in hand and that is exactly what it must be, because it will fit and protrude out past the fascia by just over an 1".

I'm thinking those GEN V front tow hooks look a hell of a lot like Mark Johnson at IPSCO tow hooks.

 

[rw99]

Guys, let me live in my lala land, LOL. I'm hoping for some good Viper karma here.

Sure you won't change your mind and join me for the track days at Seca June 28-30? C'mon, here I am solving the tow hook problem for you. All you have to do is show up and drive

I'm pulling for you, Todd... I CAN NOT WAIT to see Stryker Red on the track!

Rich

 

[VENOM V]

I'm pulling for you, Todd... I CAN NOT WAIT to see Stryker Red on the track!

Rich

Thanks Rich. This aint no garage queen, LOL.

 

[PilotaX]

Sure you won't change your mind and join me for the track days at Seca June 28-30? C'mon, here I am solving the tow hook problem for you. All you have to do is show up and drive

At first I thought you were being a bit pessimistic about the gravel trap thing... But then you mentioned Laguna Seca, where the gravel is so deep and impossible to escape, its like tar pits to dinosaurs.

 

[Jack B]

Mark:

do you stock these, if not, what is the best source? Do both the rear and front fit.

Yep I have one in hand and that is exactly what it must be, because it will fit and protrude out past the fascia by just over an 1".

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

I keep the fronts on hand and there is a cross brace behind the fascia just like the Gen3/4 cars.

Mark:

do you stock these, if not, what is the best source? Do both the rear and front fit.

 

[Jack B]

Do you have the black anodized in stock, if not, could you order one for my car. The car is on order through your dealership.

I keep the fronts on hand and there is a cross brace behind the fascia just like the Gen3/4 cars.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Yes I have 3 black front hooks on the shelf, call me in the morning and I will be happy to help you.

Do you have the black anodized in stock, if not, could you order one for my car. The car is on order through your dealership.

 

[ViperSmith]

Mark, any idea when more Mopar goodies will be out?

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Update,

We tried fitting the existing hooks to the Gen5 and the shorter SCCA version is too long, the long version is too long LOL.

We are having some Gen5 specific ones made up and should be able to ship them in the next 1-2 weeks if anyone wants to get in on a pre order to save time.

Thanks,

 

[Jay M]

At first I thought you were being a bit pessimistic about the gravel trap thing... But then you mentioned Laguna Seca, where the gravel is so deep and impossible to escape, its like tar pits to dinosaurs.

Thanks for the warning.... I better try to keep it on the track! Donn, will you be driving your Gen V at Laguna Seca?

~Jay

 

[PilotaX]

I'm not sure yet. We have a NASA race there the weekend before. And there's also the SAAC convention the same week as the NASA race. So I'm not sure if I can get a kitchen pass for the extra weekend. I'll give it my best shot though!

 

[VENOM V]

Order placed, thanks Mark!