PRODUCT DETAILS
EVS Tuning Front Tow Hook Adapter (EVS-TOW-01-06) - 2017-2021 Civic Type R (FK8)
The FK8 doesn't give you a usable front tow point out of the box, and the factory tow hook doesn't reach far enough on its own to be practical. This EVS adapter solves that. It bolts under the front crash beam and gives you a solid, properly located mounting point that accepts either your OE tow hook or an aftermarket one. It's the base of the FK8 tow solution, and a must-have if you track the car.
What This Adapter Does
Worth understanding, because it's the foundation of a working tow point on the FK8.
The adapter bolts directly under the front crash beam, positioning a threaded mount where a tow hook can actually be reached and used. On its own the FK8's tow provisions aren't practical for quick recovery, and this fixes the geometry, extending the mounting point out to where a hook belongs.
Once it's installed, you thread a tow hook into it. That's the piece that makes the whole setup function, which is why it's the part everything else depends on.
Works With Your Factory Hook Or An Aftermarket One
The flexibility that makes this worth buying on its own.
The adapter uses an M22 x 2.5 thread pitch, which means it accepts the OE tow hook or any aftermarket tow hook with the same thread pitch and length. You're not locked into one specific hook.
That's genuinely useful. If you already have the factory tow hook, buy just this adapter and thread your OE hook into it, done. If you want a folding, high-visibility hook instead, pair this with the EVS foldable tow hook, which is designed to work with this adapter on the FK8. Either way, this adapter is the required base.
Why They're Sold Separately
It makes sense given how the pieces work together.
The adapter and the tow hook are separate parts because people need different combinations. Some have the factory hook and just need the adapter to make it reach. Some want the folding EVS hook and need both pieces. Some need to replace one part without the other.
Selling them separately means you buy exactly what your setup requires rather than a bundle with a hook you don't need. This kit includes the adapter only; the tow hook is sold separately.
Why You Need A Front Tow Point
The reason to fit this at all.
Track day organizers almost universally require a marked, accessible front tow point, because when a car stops on track, the safety crew needs to move it quickly and safely. No tow point often means no track time.
A properly mounted adapter and hook give the recovery crew something strong to attach to, bolted to the crash beam structure rather than a cosmetic panel that would tear. It's the difference between a clean recovery and a damaged car, and between passing tech and sitting out.
Fitment
2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Part number EVS-TOW-01-06. Adapter only, tow hook sold separately. Thread pitch M22 x 2.5, accepts OE or matching aftermarket tow hooks.
Who Should Grab This
This is for the FK8 owner setting up a front tow point for track days, whether you're running your factory hook or pairing it with the EVS folding hook. It bolts to the crash beam, it accepts M22 x 2.5 hooks including the OE one, and it's the required base for any FK8 front tow setup. Add your hook of choice and get the tow point sorted before your next event.
Fits: 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8). Part number: EVS-TOW-01-06. Type: front tow hook adapter (adapter only). Mounting: bolts under the front crash beam. Thread pitch: M22 x 2.5. Compatible hooks: OE tow hook or aftermarket with matching thread pitch and length, including the EVS foldable tow hook. Note: tow hook sold separately.