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Old 10-06-2021, 03:33 PM   #12
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Exhaust with Bash bar

You can say it’s your choice and it doesn’t affect anyone else all you want, the point is that IT DOES.

Running non-factory crash structure, or eliminating the crash structure altogether as these bars do, makes the car more dangerous to you and anyone that you potentially hit or are hit by. Whether that’s another car, a truck, or a toddler on a triycle. The stock bumper set up was made to minimize injuries in all these scenarios. That bash bar wasn’t tested for shit.

Putting your fingers in your ears and saying ‘La La La it’s my choice’ doesn’t change the fact that these types of mods have real consequences in the real world. Once again they are marketed as track only for a reason. This isn’t in any way similar to running spacers. My personal general rule is: if it’s TUV certified, go nuts. If it’s good enough for the Germans it’s good enough for me.

In the end, it IS your choice. But know that the responsibility of the potential consequences of that choice is also yours. Like @x808drifter said, one of those consequences is that your insurance may choose to not honor your coverage with these parts installed.

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