{"product_id":"evs-tuning-front-tow-hook-adapter-fk8-civic-type-r","title":"EVS Tuning Front Tow Hook Adapter V2 for FK8 Civic Type R","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired Base For Any FK8 Tow Point \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts Under The Front Crash Beam \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits OE Or M22x2.5 Aftermarket Hooks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapter Only, Hook Sold Separately \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEVS Tuning Front Tow Hook Adapter (EVS-TOW-01-06) - 2017-2021 Civic Type R (FK8)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat This Adapter Does\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding, because it's the foundation of a working tow point on the FK8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks With Your Factory Hook Or An Aftermarket One\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexibility that makes this worth buying on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter uses an \u003cstrong\u003eM22 x 2.5 thread pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it accepts the \u003cstrong\u003eOE tow hook\u003c\/strong\u003e or any aftermarket tow hook with the same thread pitch and length. You're not locked into one specific hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat'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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/evs-tuning-foldable-front-tow-hook-fk8-civic-type-r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEVS foldable tow hook\u003c\/a\u003e, which is designed to work with this adapter on the FK8. Either way, this adapter is the required base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy They're Sold Separately\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes sense given how the pieces work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/evs-tuning-foldable-front-tow-hook-fk8-civic-type-r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efolding EVS hook\u003c\/a\u003e and need both pieces. Some need to replace one part without the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelling 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 \u003cstrong\u003eadapter only\u003c\/strong\u003e; the tow hook is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Need A Front Tow Point\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to fit this at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart number EVS-TOW-01-06. Adapter only, tow hook sold separately. Thread pitch M22 x 2.5, accepts OE or matching aftermarket tow hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Should Grab This\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R (FK8). \u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVS-TOW-01-06. \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e front tow hook adapter (adapter only). \u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e bolts under the front crash beam. \u003cstrong\u003eThread pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e M22 x 2.5. \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible hooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e OE tow hook or aftermarket with matching thread pitch and length, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/evs-tuning-foldable-front-tow-hook-fk8-civic-type-r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEVS foldable tow hook\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e tow hook sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"EVS Tuning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505003008034,"sku":"EVS-TOW-01-06","price":185.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/EVS-TOW-01-06_ttf0.jpg?v=1790365668","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/evs-tuning-front-tow-hook-adapter-fk8-civic-type-r","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}