As described in a previous message, I had to get my S3 towed once
(long flatbed tilt-truck type). After the 30+ mins of trying to
figure out where on earth to attach to so they could pull her up, I
decided that I should add a tow point somewhere on her.

The only point I could find to add a tow-point that was accessible
and attachable to the chassis was at the rear/lowest most point where
the tube-steel meets. (ie. underneath/rear of the gearbox/tranny).

Can anyone see a problem with adding a loop (parallel to the ground)
on that point? Or can someone suggest a better location?
(Front would be preferable)

I would rather spend the few dollars getting a loop welded on than go
through the agony of watching the find a strong point of the front
suspension again.

David
(Aussie '82 S3)

David,
I've seen a Tow hook that you can by from Lotus (maybe even an
aftermarket supplier) that mounts under the spare tyre and is
externally accessed under the center of the front bumper. It's a
hefty right angle bracket that has a tow loop on one side. It is
mounted by compressing the fiberglass under the spare tire between
that hefty right angle bracket and a metal plate. My memory is a
little rusty, but I think the metal plate was about 100mm square and
had 4 thru holes in it.

I never bought it because I questioned the towing capacity of the
hook when it is only mounted to the car via the front of the
fiberglass body. But I've been told it works great.

Currently, when I need to tow the car up on a trailer, I wrap the tow
straps around the front lower links.

Don't know if it helps,
Phill
'79 JPS #027

David wrote:
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Can anyone see a problem with adding a loop (parallel to the ground)
on that point? Or can someone suggest a better location?
(Front would be preferable)

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--- In S1S2S3owners@y..., "milleph2" <milleph2@y...> wrote:
<SNIP>

I never bought it because I questioned the towing capacity of the
hook when it is only mounted to the car via the front of the
fiberglass body. But I've been told it works great.

Sounds great, but I think I too doubt using the fibreglass too.
But I will investigate it none the less.

Currently, when I need to tow the car up on a trailer, I wrap the

tow

straps around the front lower links.

Thats what they ended up doing, but I have heard of horror stories
about them bending them (and the subsequent repair bills)

Don't know if it helps,

Thanks .. it does, but I think I am still leaning towards a welded
loop on the rear of the chassis.

Phill
'79 JPS #027

david

Im just bringing this topic back up.??
Has anyone found a good way to put a Tow Hook on the front of and S1 Esprit?
-Skip

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Loop a tow strap across the lower arms side to side?