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xkalelx · 07-31-2018, 01:00 PM

@kuczynskika Well, Joel is really the guy to ask for that. I would certainly inquire. A part like this as a one off might be in the $2k range.

kuczynskika · 07-31-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xkalelx

@kuczynskika Well, Joel is really the guy to ask for that. I would certainly inquire. A part like this as a one off might be in the $2k range.

What's the best way to reach him directly?

PearlAozora · 08-01-2018, 10:04 AM

Said screw it and went for it.

For now I blacked out the crash beam but I’m going to mount up something to direct air on an angle from the top of the grille/crash beam area to my rad & oil cooler

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xkalelx · 08-01-2018, 11:48 AM

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What's the best way to reach him directly?

On Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/joel.marsh.10

Drambeenie · 08-01-2018, 09:42 PM

Is no one concerned about the crash safety reduction from removing the foam?

SuperTom · 08-01-2018, 10:25 PM

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Is no one concerned about the crash safety reduction from removing the foam?

you think some foam is gonna save ur ass?

Drambeenie · 08-02-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperTom

you think some foam is gonna save ur ass?

Depending on speed absolutely. It’s not there for hidden decoration.

VIP BRZ · 08-02-2018, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Drambeenie

Is no one concerned about the crash safety reduction from removing the foam?

nope

funwheeldrive · 08-02-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Drambeenie

Depending on speed absolutely. It’s not there for hidden decoration.

I think it's for the car's protection, I doubt foam alone has any influence on passenger safety.

churchx · 08-02-2018, 05:48 PM

Oh, they impact people too. With foam being there or not, i guess that after some of crash types it may impact owner's wallet in way of repair budget

PearlAozora · 08-02-2018, 05:50 PM

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Oh, they impact people too. With foam being there or not, i guess that after some of crash types it may impact owner's wallet in way of repair budget

It’s basically a bumper support for low impact collisions so your bumper cover doesn’t get mangled if you tap something/someone

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xkalelx · 08-08-2018, 03:12 PM

Looks good @PearlAozora ! Any plans to do a mesh cover?

I always had the understanding that foam bumper inserts were only intended to minimize frame damage in sub 5mph impacts. Beyond that, I dont think they do anything.

SuperTom · 08-08-2018, 03:20 PM

Actually the metal bumper itself is only designed to help with low speed dings protecting the parts behind it. So insurance companies don't have to spend money on radiators ect. The foam is just an energy absorber so the bumper doesn't deform (push back) when moving at high speeds. Japanese versions of this car don't have the heavy metal bumpers.

pgranberg11 · 08-08-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PearlAozora

Said screw it and went for it.

For now I blacked out the crash beam but I’m going to mount up something to direct air on an angle from the top of the grille/crash beam area to my rad & oil cooler

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What mesh did you decide to go with?

07-31-2018, 01:00 PM	#225
xkalelx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ black Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 394 Thanks: 265 Thanked 283 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@kuczynskika Well, Joel is really the guy to ask for that. I would certainly inquire. A part like this as a one off might be in the $2k range. __________________ Unfriendly Garage EFR Turbo BRZ build #UGBRZ #builtmotorcrew #UGBRZ

08-08-2018, 03:12 PM	#236
xkalelx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ black Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 394 Thanks: 265 Thanked 283 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good @PearlAozora ! Any plans to do a mesh cover? I always had the understanding that foam bumper inserts were only intended to minimize frame damage in sub 5mph impacts. Beyond that, I dont think they do anything. __________________ Unfriendly Garage EFR Turbo BRZ build #UGBRZ #builtmotorcrew #UGBRZ

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