TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi folks, Assume all Supras were made with a front crash bar behind the bumper? I decided to remove my bumper to sort out the rather poor intercooler install by the previous owner... we wont go into that. Car is a 1995 NA_TT: Stripped it all down to find this: going by this picture there should be a crash bar? So guessing it was removed to enable the crappy intercooler to be fitted badly, on the wonk> Do these bolt in or weld in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 It just bolts onto the end of the chassis rails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 the intercooler gets fitted just behind the crash bar doesnt it? so no need to remove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 It just bolts onto the end of the chassis rails Ok thanks Dnk. the intercooler gets fitted just behind the crash bar doesnt it? so no need to remove You would think so yeah, but it was fitted with the bottom of the IC jammed against the inside of the bumper so an entire row of fins are flattened, and the brackets used to support the top of the IC were made from 1mm flimsy metal bent to a right angle. Bodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 lol sounds abit like my car when i first got it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'm now tempted to go the whole way and strip the car and sell it off and get another one. Every time I go to do something there is some ham fisted bodge job that's uncovered. Decisions decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 My R spec fits behind mine no problem, i also drilled the crash bar to fit a mesh screen infront of the IC for extra protection which works a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Crash bar is also removed to fit some aftermarket bumpers, it could have had one of these previously and the bar has just not been replaced when it was returned to stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Time for a nice SRD front mount I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Crash bar is also removed to fit some aftermarket bumpers, it could have had one of these previously and the bar has just not been replaced when it was returned to stock. Does it not help to strengthen the front end though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Does it not help to strengthen the front end though? Yep but some people are more interseted in looks than safety equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Sounds about right. another thing to add to the shopping list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thought about a side mount intercooler ? If you are only BPU it will be more efficient than a front mount unless its ducted properly. Whifbitz do one or you might be lucky and find a CW one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Was just reading a few threads on the SMIC, tempted to look into it. Failing that If I stay with the current setup I will be ducting it, guide on here somewhere I have saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Was just reading a few threads on the SMIC, tempted to look into it. Failing that If I stay with the current setup I will be ducting it, guide on here somewhere I have saved. Good luck remember we love pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If you need a crash bar i have 1 available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 If you need a crash bar i have 1 available. Won't need until the end of the month but that would be handy cheers mate. Pm me a price plus postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Did it have a DO-LUCK bumper fitted at any stage by any chance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Did it have a DO-LUCK bumper fitted at any stage by any chance ? Going by some old posts onthe forum it used to have a Stillen front bumper. Could be why. Poor design though if you have to remove some crash protection just to fit some fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Going by some old posts onthe forum it used to have a Stillen front bumper. Could be why. Poor design though if you have to remove some crash protection just to fit some fiberglass. I know mate, Do-Lucks need it removed, I heard someone done i thinner crash bar for aftermarket bumpers but they seem to be like rocking horse sh** I don't know of any other aftermarket kits that need it removed but that would be my guess why it's not there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihai Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Do you want to find the monkey who removed the crash bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 bomex needs a modded crashbar too i think i had a modded crashbar given to me from a member that fits the bomex fine, im going to use it on my ridox one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Anyone know the bolt sizes for the crash bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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