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Originally Posted by blake-b
Wouldn't the front fascia still block the area uncovered by the new crash bar? I don't see it making much, if any, difference. Please let us know if it does.
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I thought the same until I looked at the bumper. The factory box structure blocks a bunch of the space in there. The factory structure is pretty thin, but it's basically 6"x3", so compared to a 2" tube, there is a huge difference in how the air flows up in behind. On a factory car, it might be less important, but with intercooler(s) tucked up in there, this allows the air to get up behind the fascia. Didn't get a chance to weigh them, the big 2" one felt a little lighter, but the black one is lighter for sure. It's only 1.625" x .083" 4130. Figured some might be looking for a weight advantage. I'd wager 1.25" would still offer some good protection and give a pretty nice weight reduction.
First time I had the bumper off of my car. Nice and easy. Building one of these for my turbo build guaranteed. Makes so much room in there.