amadcow2

Soooo... I took my iQ in today to PTuning in Mananas, VA this morning to have the front tow hook mount evaluated for a license plate mount. The bad news is that the threading and length of the main bolt is not at all similar to any other Scion models.

In other words they cannot make the license plate mount unless they have at least 15 orders to make the part worth while.

Therefore, are there people out there who want this item? Please post here if you are interested in per-ordering this item:

Thanks

AtomicMoJo

Interested, cost and pictures?

amadcow2

As for the cost, I don't know. PTuning?? Can you chime in here?

THIS is an example of their work. They are a very professional shop and did a great job on my cold air intake. I would love it if they could address this basic need for our iQ community.

amadcow2

Progress..

Talked to the folks at GoMiniGo. They are evaluating an iQ this week and should have an option for us by Monday. I'll post the details when I get them.

ra1n

I really want this tow hook mount! Thanks for stepping up. So glad I didn't risk it and just ordered a generic one, I kinda knew the tow hook is different because I tried the one from an xA and xB1 and it didn't work

ra1n

It now says "coming soon" on the gominigo site :D

amadcow2

Slight Update:

I've been in contact with Jason of GoMiniGo. He's still looking at the fit specifications for an iQ. He couldn't get his hands on one last weekend, but I did send him this additional information:

First of all, when you pop the tow hook cover, the distance between the bumper and the start of the threads is 1.8"

Here's a (hopefully) more precise picture of the tow hook:



From that picture, it looks like the threaded outside diameter is approximately 0.85" and the length of the overall bolt, up to the eye hook is approximately 4"

Here is a picture of the bolt seated in the tow hook slot:




I hope that these have helped.

... At any rate, I'm hoping that he can help us... Also if anyone else can use the information to create an alternative, that would be great too. I do suspect that Jason and the guys at GoMiniGo will have something for us very soon

ra1n

at least they considered our car.. hopefully they'll make one that one block the iQ plate cause that's my main reason for not wanting to put one in

amadcow2

Success!! GoMiniGo is sending me a mount for my iQ!! They believe, based on the pics I sent and their measurments that the mount is similar to the second gen tC and xB. Here's what Jason sent me:

So, I ordered a mount and they are evaluating an iQ this weekend, so I should have something concrete very very soon. I'll post pictures.

ra1n

Cool! That was fast! How do I place an order?

amadcow2

I'm the guinea pig on this one. We should know for sure this weekend. I'll post pictures

ra1n

I got a reply from 2zero6, he has a different mount. still no drills but it's not on the tow hook. gonna check out which one looks better

amadcow2

Let me know how that one looks. The one sent from GoMiniGo didn't fit, but I still hold hope that they will get one working.

amadcow2

Jason at GoMiniGo is awesome.

In other words, they are going to machine out a bolt that fits our iQ in a fairly short time frame. The kit is of very high quality and when we get the right bolt, it should work like a charm. Great customer service with this company. I highly recommend them.

stonecoldnimrod

sounds like something i would really want to order. just as long as it doesn't block any of the iq plate insert.

ra1n

I went with 2zero6, here's how it looks:

amadcow2

Looks good !! I've got the tow hook mount coming. Should be here in a few days. Will post pics soon.

stonecoldnimrod

hey rain, where did you get that splitter from and how much $$$?

ra1n

I got it as a sample from an eBay vendor (ezLip) for fitment/pictures. Not sure how much they sell it for. A friend told me you could do the same thing with a Frost King-brand garage door bottom seal

amadcow2

The folks at GoMiniGo came through in a big way. Take a look at my new tow hook mount: