Removing front crash bar (for FMIC)

[Spud_G40]

Has anyone completely removed their front crash bar? I am thinking if i moved that I could cut out the number plate recess and allow alot more air into my FMIC, and just have a square motorbike no. plate at the side. But is it a very stupid idea (safety wise)? My bro had to do this to his scooby because the HKS FMIC is sooo big. And my mates corsa 2.0T because of fitment issues. Any ideas?

Also Since I've fitted my FMIC and cut bits off my front panel to make it fit my wings no longer line up with the bonnet....I've seen this on a few MK3's with FMIC's, is there anyway to fix this or is there a reaon for this?

P.S. I have a Pro Alloy FMIC.

Cheers in advance....

 

[chrisbond69]

its there for a reason mate i wouldnt remove it, the cooler is designed for that position,

 

[acidstrato]

if you fully removed the crash bar, its likely any frontal impact could be the end of your car.

 

[m0rk]

and it does help stiffen the front chassis legs up (though the front subframe does this too)

Not really a good idea IMO, as pointed out - if you nerf the front of the car at even a low speed the first hard thing to impact is the subframe, which will just bend the chassis

 

[__B3NNY__]

And people wonder why people say buy the forge one.... Now safty is being compromised for proformance!




David.

 

[Spud_G40]

Just an Idea, I am still very happy that i bought this over the forge item.

Any Ideas about the wings?

 

[cuprabaz]

I wouldn't remove the crash bar!! I had a front end smash at 10-15mph and if the bar wasn't there the damage would have been pretty bad!!