Need Help with Mazda3 Tie Down

[mikeark46]

Help....Have a 2006 Mazda 3 5dr.with thule rack to transport 12' fishing kayak. I need to fine a place to tie down the nose of the kayak to the front of the car...but see no place to do so...Any suggestions??

 

[USMS3]

Hmmm.... try popping the hood and tying the rope all the way around the front bumper? LoL I dont know, I havent noticed any stable secure points in the front end, but then again I havent done much inside the front bumper either. (uhm)

 

[major error]

they all come with a towing loop that screws into the front bumper...
It should be in the rear tray with the lug wrench. There's a circular cover to pop off the passenger side of front bumper.

 

[mikeark46]

thanks major...I think that is correct...I'll try it....What a great forum!!(braindead(braindead