Matrussell, PM sent on MT.net.

 

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

 

Did you box section the bar to the frame rail?

 

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

 

Bar arrived quickly and in great shape. Thanks!

 

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

 

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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

Edit: Pictured clarified old response

 

Bumpidy bump bump

 

I have 2 bars boxed and ready for quick ship.

 

I received my bar today. It was a beauty!

 

Installed mine recently on my Aussie MSM with alternate ducting solution: Alternate Ducting Solution

 

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.


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:







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):





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.

 

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

 

Interested! Sent you a PM.

 

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

 

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