S&R Performance Crash Beam

Nixlimited · 11-15-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Then you are referring to the bumper absorber.

Yes, the foam piece that fits within the bumper skin. That is definitely meant to just crush and absorb energy. It's easy to replace too. What we were talking about above is the aluminum beam that gets removed.

Baer383 · 11-15-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Yes, the foam piece that fits within the bumper skin. That is definitely meant to just crush and absorb energy. It's easy to replace too. What we were talking about above is the aluminum beam that gets removed.

That what I was talking about too,I wasn't talking about the foam.

Chuck33079 · 11-15-2012, 03:03 PM

I'd just like something in there to make sure that the intercooler doesn't get crushed if someone backs into my car.

fuct · 11-15-2012, 04:37 PM

Bingo

roplusbee · 11-16-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fuct

Bingo

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Baer383 · 11-16-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'd just like something in there to make sure that the intercooler doesn't get crushed if someone backs into my car.

That is what this thread is about,they are using the term crash beam when it is refered to as a bumper reinforcement sometimes known as a rebar.

Chuck33079 · 11-16-2012, 09:26 AM

Exactly. People seem to be looking at this as something for driver safety, but all it's going to do is keep a minor front end impact from puncturing the intercooler core.

SRperformance · 11-16-2012, 12:34 PM

No, its really design for safety. Have you seen what happens to a car when its been hit at a angle? The two rails will spit apart, the factory crash beam will keep the rails from tearing apart. keep in mind the only thing up front is that beam and a plastic radiator support.
This beam will protect the intercooler, Oil cooler, Radiator, a/c condencer and you when you hit a tree head on.

With out that beam your engine could land up in your lap. Just saying

Chuck33079 · 11-16-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SRperformance

No, its really design for safety. Have you seen what happens to a car when its been hit at a angle? The two rails will spit apart, the factory crash beam will keep the rails from tearing apart. keep in mind the only thing up front is that beam and a plastic radiator support.
This beam will protect the intercooler, Oil cooler, Radiator, a/c condencer and that tree that you decided to hit head on.

With out that beam your engine could land up in your lap. Just saying

Maybe I should have phrased my post differently. All I care about is intercooler protection. I doubt that the only thing keeping the engine out of the passenger compartment is the crash bar. I'm sure it helps, but it's not the only thing preventing me from getting a face full of motor. Also, it'll be pretty hard to verify that it does or doesn't make a difference without substantial crash testing, and I hope you don't plan on wrecking 5-10 turbod Zs to see if it works.

Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not bashing your product. I want one. If you tell me it 100% works with a GTM intercooler I'll buy one from you right now.

SRperformance · 11-16-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Maybe I should have phrased my post differently. All I care about is intercooler protection. I doubt that the only thing keeping the engine out of the passenger compartment is the crash bar. I'm sure it helps, but it's not the only thing preventing me from getting a face full of motor. Also, it'll be pretty hard to verify that it does or doesn't make a difference without substantial crash testing, and I hope you don't plan on wrecking 5-10 turbod Zs to see if it works.

Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not bashing your product. I want one. If you tell me it 100% works with a GTM intercooler I'll buy one from you right now.

Thank you for clearing that up for me.

There is a local customer that has a GTM kit. The question is how many people would buy one?

Mr.Squeeze · 11-16-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SRperformance

Thank you for clearing that up for me.

There is a local customer that has a GTM kit. The question is how many people would buy one?

How much would you sale it for ? For the right price I would be interested as im sure other's would be to.

ENT-Z · 11-16-2012, 10:06 PM

I'd buy one if it would fit with the Boosted Performance kit I bought!

Chuck33079 · 11-17-2012, 04:49 PM

If the price is right, I can't imagine anyone with an intercooler not buying it. If it costs me a couple hundred to keep a fender bender from rendering my car inoperable, tell me where to send the money.

hughdogz · 11-24-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

I'd buy one if it would fit with the Boosted Performance kit I bought!

x2

elperuano · 11-24-2012, 12:15 PM

Pm me price. I'm somewhat local in Florida with a Gtm stage 2 kit

11-15-2012, 03:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'd just like something in there to make sure that the intercooler doesn't get crushed if someone backs into my car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-16-2012, 09:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Exactly. People seem to be looking at this as something for driver safety, but all it's going to do is keep a minor front end impact from puncturing the intercooler core. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-16-2012, 12:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
SRperformance Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 137 Drives: 2003 Z32 Rep Power: 13	No, its really design for safety. Have you seen what happens to a car when its been hit at a angle? The two rails will spit apart, the factory crash beam will keep the rails from tearing apart. keep in mind the only thing up front is that beam and a plastic radiator support. This beam will protect the intercooler, Oil cooler, Radiator, a/c condencer and you when you hit a tree head on. With out that beam your engine could land up in your lap. Just saying Last edited by SRperformance; 11-16-2012 at 12:40 PM.

11-16-2012, 10:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'd buy one if it would fit with the Boosted Performance kit I bought! hughdogz likes this.

11-17-2012, 04:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If the price is right, I can't imagine anyone with an intercooler not buying it. If it costs me a couple hundred to keep a fender bender from rendering my car inoperable, tell me where to send the money. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-15-2012, 04:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	Bingo

11-24-2012, 12:15 PM	#30 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 29	Pm me price. I'm somewhat local in Florida with a Gtm stage 2 kit

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