What is the thread pitch and diameter of the tow hook for these cars? Does anyone have these measurements or have confirmation of cross-compatibility from other cars? I've misplaced my OEM piece after the last track-day and figured I'd pick up a snazzier looking one.

 

Are you doing both front and back? If nobody knows what sizes they are I could possibly ship mine to you to borrow for sizing.

 

I posted elsewhere about this, the OEM XF front tow hook is identical to the OEM F-Type tow hook, so if you are looking to buy an OEM replacement there are usually one or two XF tow hooks advertised on Fleabay.
There is also another thread somewhere about someone looking for a snazzier folding front tow hook for track days (I think that is where I posted about the XF tow hook), but I don't think they found what they wanted.

 

Yep, I like the bumper ornament look you see on many poseur's cars, but there was nothing conclusive from that thread. I don't do generic eBay/Amazon parts, so I need the length, diameter, and thread pitch of the OEM piece to order a proper one.

 

I just measured my tow hook (it's really an XF one but I have fitted it to the F-Type and it worked perfectly).
Thread length = 34 mm
Thread width = 18 mm
Thread pitch = 4 threads per 10 mm or 2.5 mm per thread.

 

Very generous of you. The car's going in for service before the next track day so I'll measure my loaner's or borrow one from an XF. The offer is much appreciated.

 

Also, I just remembered (and confirmed by screwing it in) that the tow hook is reverse threaded - turn to the left to do it up.

 

No problem. Let me know what you end up doing, I might be interested in a front and rear set.

 

Just checking in, what did you end up doing?

 

Sorry this fell off the radar. Haven't done anything yet as the need isn't urgent. I would however source them from here as I've ordered them in the past. Quality stuff. https://zl1addons.com/collections/tow-hooks

 

I’ll check them out. My P7 grill seems to be blocking the existing tow hook location “just slightly” so I might need to machine a block to offset the tow hook (if that makes sense). Keep us updated!

 

Anybody else have success with this?

 

Success with fancy tow hook or with P7 tow hook location?

 

Either will help at this point.

 

OK, I just took a close look at it...Both problems can be solved with the same solution you previously presented. It seems the honeycomb is about 1/2 cell out of line with the threaded hole. To have adequate clearance, you might have offset the hole in the block by a full 1.5 cells. Would be best if you don't have to. Either way, you would need to find or machine the proper bolt with a left hand thread and machine the block with a passthrough hole for the bolt and a threaded hole that will accept the towhook of your choice. A bunch of us with the P7 grille will be needing this. I'll take this on as a winter project if no one else gets to it first. Will need to be black powder coated steel.

 

We are 100% on the same page. I'll keep you updated, otherwise I look forward to your project this next winter!