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Kinavo 04-12-2020 06:34 PM

Matrussell, PM sent on MT.net.

Ted75zcar 04-12-2020 09:00 PM

Modded to mount Setrab series 1 60-row, NA.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...f3aca9de64.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...472c637b00.jpg

stevos555 04-12-2020 09:26 PM

Did you box section the bar to the frame rail?

sixshooter 04-13-2020 07:56 AM

Are you putting a little foam along the front edge of the bar to get an airtight seal to the bumper skin?

famousamos56 04-13-2020 06:57 PM

Bar arrived quickly and in great shape. Thanks!

Ted75zcar 04-13-2020 08:23 PM


Originally Posted by stevos555 (Post 1566905)
Did you box section the bar to the frame rail?

it looks like I might have, but I didn't. The assembly comes off in 2 parts.

Ted75zcar 04-13-2020 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1566931)
Are you putting a little foam along the front edge of the bar to get an airtight seal to the bumper skin?

probably not, the bar gets really close to the bumper. I also have an opening cut in the top of the bumper, which supplies fresh air to the top half of the radiator.

Padlock 04-13-2020 08:34 PM


Originally Posted by Ted75zcar (Post 1567028)
probably not, the bar gets really close to the bumper. I also have an opening cut in the top of the bumper, which supplies fresh air to the top half of the radiator.

so then how exactly is the oil cooler getting any airflow with this design?

Ted75zcar 04-13-2020 10:42 PM


Originally Posted by Padlock (Post 1567029)
so then how exactly is the oil cooler getting any airflow with this design?

it is in a "7" or "v-mount" configuration, air moves from the bottom cavity to the top cavity. The high pressure side (bottom) is essentially sealed to a modified (slightly larger) stock opening.

Ted75zcar 04-13-2020 10:57 PM

Maybe this will help clarify.

I don't really want to jack this thread anymore, just wanted to provide another example of how this part can be used.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...79dda69a7d.png


Padlock 04-13-2020 11:00 PM

Edit: Pictured clarified old response

matrussell122 04-22-2020 04:03 PM

Bumpidy bump bump

matrussell122 05-05-2020 05:55 PM

I have 2 bars boxed and ready for quick ship.

Z33Taxi 05-05-2020 07:06 PM

I received my bar today. It was a beauty!

Lokiel 05-18-2020 09:41 AM

Installed mine recently on my Aussie MSM with alternate ducting solution: Alternate Ducting Solution
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...1b970e5c45.jpg


Lokiel 05-19-2020 12:06 AM

For those looking for a centre number-plate mounting solution with this bar:

I didn't want to drill holes through the OEM bumper and noted that the rear of the new bar cleared the mounted OEM MSM bumper so I could mount my existing aftermarket MX5-Plus number plate mount there somehow.
https://i.postimg.cc/Qx5kBMLt/01-Rea...Of-Bracket.jpg

The green tape on the number plate was used as a reference point, the right edge being the centre of the plate.

I made a couple of 40mm x 3mm aluminium L-brackets to mount to the existing number plate bracket and a couple of double-width galvanised brakets to wrap around the bar and mount the L-brackets to:

https://i.postimg.cc/6pfr01px/02-Rear-Brackets.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/pLHQKtxB/02-5-Clamped-Up.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/YSX1cGFX/03-Bar...ts-Mounted.jpg

I wrapped the bar with a couple of layers of black tape where the galvanised brackets attach to to give them some grip on the bar. With the aluminium rear brackets pop-riveted to them, they don't move/slide at all.

I spent a LOT of time measuring everything up, installing/removing the front bumper multiple times, only to find that it's slightly crooked. Luckily it's only by a few mm so can be easily fixed (hopefully just by bending the original bracket a bit):

https://i.postimg.cc/hG493bXz/04-Mou...-Down-View.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/B6X2JScJ/05-Mounted-Front-View.jpg

For the number plate to comfortably clear the front of mounted bumper bar, the distance between the rear of the bar and the number plate must be at least 65mm.

I'm currently giving the bar a couple of resprays (painting the front of the galvanised brackets in the process) and will trim off the un-needed end sections of the original bracket.


matrussell122 07-05-2020 12:20 PM

Bump. Have a good amount of material ready to make some bars.

RS.UGOKU 07-12-2020 05:24 AM


Originally Posted by matrussell122 (Post 1575449)
Bump. Have a good amount of material ready to make some bars.

Interested! Sent you a PM.

matrussell122 07-29-2020 08:50 AM

Currently have one bar ready for quick ship. Typically there is a 4-5 day lead time so get this one while you can!

matrussell122 07-29-2020 01:38 PM

One of our original bars being put to use by another forum member. If anyone ever wondered about the strength this should reassure you.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v...2020-07-25.jpg


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