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Old 02-25-2013, 09:15 AM   #15
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I think our engineers have the car in the air right now, but I'll see I can get this done later today or tomorrow. Thanks for your patience.
impossible IMHO

this is what I see put 2 slick tyres in the backseat ...

~245 nominal width

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You're probably right, but we'll look anyway!


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impossible IMHO

this is what I see put 2 slick tyres in the backseat ...

~245 nominal width

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With our harness bar installed in the highest position, our 245 Hankook RS3's slide under the bar with about 4-5 inches to spare. The other two fit in the cargo area without issue if the spare tire is removed. Also, there's still a substantial amount of space on either side, and on top of the tires for other gear. Don't forget the passenger seat, the floor behind the front seats, etc. In summary, you shouldn't have any trouble hauling everything you need to the track or autoX with our harness bar installed. FYI...you'd probably be able to get down to the lowest, or second to lowest setting on the bar before you ran into any interference issues.

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I see you took the spare tire out... although you technically now have 4 spares lol.
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Jeff, I own you even more anyways for your Endurance brakes kit , just notify me when you're in Russia and I'll get you through this )


Being skeptical on if you could fit a set of 4 tyres in with your harness bar I was thinking if that's possible to fit ALL 4 in the backseat together

It turned out you CAN NOT now, due to the new height limitations

putting 2 tyres in the trunk is a wise choice though, I always put 2+2 when I need extra set - it's easier than folding all 4 in the saloon.

BTW - I put EIGHT 245's PLUS a FILLSIZE spare inside BRZ and driven for quite a while in the city and didnt have major visibility issues
(total 4+8+1 = 13 wheels rolling )

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BTW - I put EIGHT 245's PLUS a FILLSIZE spare inside BRZ and driven for quite a while in the city and didnt have major visibility issues
(total 4+8+1 = 13 wheels rolling )
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BTW - I put EIGHT 245's PLUS a FILLSIZE spare inside BRZ and driven for quite a while in the city and didnt have major visibility issues
(total 4+8+1 = 13 wheels rolling )

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I don't doubt it... I've done 4 rims + loose tires + full set of track tools + everything I need for a weekend + a BNIB set of coilovers (personal delivery for a client!)

I've also done 8 mounted 255/40/17
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Nice bar.

So the bar has nut plates welded on the inside and is bolted to the aluminum plates?

Sorry for asking if this has been already. SCCA legal?
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any chance of the plastic trim around the harness bar being trimmed to fit?
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Nice bar.

So the bar has nut plates welded on the inside and is bolted to the aluminum plates?

Sorry for asking if this has been already. SCCA legal?
Thanks! No nut plates. You actually bolt through the back of the end plates into the bar, before installing it. Then you just take it as one unit with the end plates attached, and push it up into the proper location...then bolt the end plates into the car. You can see the installation instructions here, which should clear up any construction or install questions.

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Sure. If you just measure properly, you could use a hole saw and do a simple cutout for the bar. Then it would just extend right into the factory plastic. Heck, you could probably do it with a utility knife.
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