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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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its not the IS that's towing something.

its the IS that's being towed.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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^ i lol'd
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Kybball#1
Why would anyone want to tow something with their IS buy a truck..... HAHAHA, They are guady....
WOW.

Bulletproof Automotive sells an awesome on i'd wanna rock. It's Top Secret and its titanium. I think they look good depending on the theme of your car.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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is it like an earring for the car?
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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One of the big advantages of buying a Lexus is you DON'T get towed quite so much Much less needing a knee-breaker sticking out of your bumper all the time (voice of experience - you will get some scars or bruises ).

IMO unless you're prepping a dedicated track car don't do it.

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
One of the big advantages of buying a Lexus is you DON'T get towed quite so much Much less needing a dedicated knee-breaker sticking out of your bumper.

IMO unless you're prepping a dedicated track car don't do it.
^i agree. tow hook only if it's a track car. otherwise it looks silly.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by windex
this is incorrect there is a spot on the front bumper for a tow hook
There is a spot on the left front bumper, but when you remove the cover, there's no hole to attached the tow hook assembly. Maybe the IS requires an adapter...
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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I know what they are for but with Lexus quality, you shouldnt need one.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JVT
There is a spot on the left front bumper, but when you remove the cover, there's no hole to attached the tow hook assembly. Maybe the IS requires an adapter...
Did you actually look behind the cover? There is a screw hole in there for attaching a tow hook or a tow hook license plate holder, which is what I have. It's waaay back there, but trust me - it's there.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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a street car on the race track, fine. a street car getting towed, i understand.

but there's something to be said about tow hooks on a street car on public roads...

poser.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by montgb
Did you actually look behind the cover? There is a screw hole in there for attaching a tow hook or a tow hook license plate holder, which is what I have. It's waaay back there, but trust me - it's there.
I pulled the cover off, but didn't reach deep enough to feel the hole for the hook assembly. Thanks for the info!
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyboy
heres mine.. i like it

johnny your front lip looks weird, what is that?
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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hybrid replica front bumper.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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car looks awesome nonetheless.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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i have seen better reps johnny where you get it from?
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