S&R Performance Crash Beam
 

S&R Performance is always looking to improve our kits even more when it comes to safety. I have reading the forums and the biggest complaint is the crash beam. This is a sneak peak of the crash beam. We have few details to finish up and its to be powder coated.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/IMAG0715.jpg

Looks good.

Looks great Bobby! I am glad you guys have taken the extra time to correctly design and build something very safe and strong. I just hope I never need to use it!

Would it be possible to possibly do two bars? I like the idea, but it seems pretty small compared to the OEM crash bar.

Don't forget the OEM is made from aluminum thats why its bigger the steel one can be smaller but have about the strength.

Gotcha! Thanks for the clarification :tup:

Does this fit with other intercoolers? I've got a GTM kit, but I'd love to have a crash beam in there.

Crash bars aren't really strong anyway they are meant to crumple in an accident

Actually they are very strong and are designed to transfer energy.

transfering energy is the crumpling up effect. the bar its self is weak, yet it absorbs the energy..... why else would it be made from aluminum, other than weight?

think stepping on a coke can.

Aluminum is stronger than you think,and not all bumper reinforcements are made of aluminum some are steel,high strength steel ,and ultra high strength steel.
And now on some imports they are a composite metal/fiberglass

Agreed. They transfer energy around the driver's cabin and not into the engine which could push into the cabin. They are NOT meant to simply crumple.

i think we are talking about too different things here. im talking about the flimsy 5mph crash bar we have on US cars....... not some major structural piece engineered to save lives.

the images at the top of the page are def not the item im mentioning...

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.

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

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

Bingo

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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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

For GTM owners, they released an intercooler that allow you to install the stock crash bar.

If its the one I'm thinking of, it's actually two smaller cores. I'd buy a new crash bar, but I'm not going to replace the core itself. That would cost much more than the crash beam.

How much this bar cost? nobody have any idea...

I believe it's the 2 smaller cores as well, I like my huge intercooler :) although this in front of it might take away from the appeal the added safety might be worth it.

I'm sure Bobby will have a price for you guys soon. It's being powder coated this weekend along with everything else. The bar isn't that big and it's in the same location as the factory one, so it won't be visible at all once the bumper cover is back on.

Does this crash beam go exactly in front of the intercooler? Lookin forward to pics of this installed.

Here is a pic of my car, this should help you get an idea what the finished product looks like.

Once the car is back together (bumper cover back on) you won't be able to see the crash beam.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...58317056_n.jpg

What FI kit is that?^

S&R's single turbo kit Im guessing

gtm planned for the twin intercooler design for the mitsu kit to fit the garret kits as well and will be offering it for sale by itself soon. its entirely new piping though, so expect it to be a bit pricey.