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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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Anyone running something different then the stock impact bar/rebar? anyone know someone who sells a lighter one then stock.
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 12:01 AM
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Midwest Chassis has some
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 02:53 AM
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Burkhart Chassis has them too.
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Nobody makes an aftermarket impact bar. What the two guys above me are talking about are front bumper supports. They are obviously not crash rated. To answer your question, I def took out both the plastic and steel front bumpers pretty much as soon as I could. The rear ones as well. But disclaimer, I did not hardly street drive my car either.
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 10:33 AM
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I use an intercooler as my crash bar, lol.
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Its a strip only car, I want some protection baut don't need the big *** oem bar and abrosrber
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 05:32 PM
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Agent I have the Midwest chassis front bumper support. It weighs something like 3lbs, but like stated before I wouldn't call it a crash bar. It's a solid piece especially at 3lbs I think you'd be happy with it.
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 09:03 AM
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If you want the lightest, get the Midwest Chassis one. If you want one with a little more beef. Then get the Burkhart Chassis one. That's the one we chose for the same reason. No they are not for a crash. I figured you already knew that. Here are pics of both. Burkhart on the left.
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We definitely have all your bumper support needs. Online Store - Bumper Supports
If you have any questions feel free to ask as.
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Originally Posted by jrpimp00
I use an intercooler as my crash bar, lol.
We do have bumper supports that allow room for an intercooler. Not running a bumper support of some kind can but stress on the bumper cover itself at higher speeds.
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+1 for the MWC bumper supports. I have both the front and rear on my car and they are awesome pieces
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I have midwest front and rear. Fit on both is fantastic. They hold the bumpers very tight..
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