It turns out I did receive a stock tow hook with my car. It was in a package with the front license plate frame I did not install. So now I have both to compare.
You are correct. The oem tow hook is short. It does fit but barely. I don't think I would be comfortable with using it although I do...
Yeah it is two clips, top left and bottom right. I was also nervous about breaking it. Almost stopped, but it just did not make sense to me it would not come off, so I pulled harder and it came off.
Right you are about the end. It is an arrow and does seem like it can be pinched close to pull out.
I had the same question about the tow hook. Baffled how it is not included.
I took the risk and bought a Mishimoto tow hook to test fit. It just clears. Odd how the front part is clipped on. It looks like I can remove it with some effort but don't want to break it off.
See pictures below.
I did not plan on getting a Z and this is my first automatic anything. I thought I was buying a Lotus Emira. I went and test drove the Nismo Z on a whim out of curiosity. And well, here I am. Canceled the Lotus. Bought a Z. I am happy with the decision.
I do wish there was a 6-speed manual...