Paint, powder coat, or a finish is highly recommended. Raw steel will likely contain scratches that need to be sanded before a coating. I highly doubt Im the only one with performance parts, or any part that makes the car to cross the line. FRONT BASH BAR Fitment: Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ, Scion FRS Years: 2012-2021. It could be CARB legal, but in the eyes of many insurance policies, adding any performance part will either raise the price of your premium, or get you kicked out. By installing a supercharger, turbo, or any performance part that your local state deems illegal.Īdding yet another part to a vehicle that already contains so many things that deem it illegal, is kind of the risk we all take when purchasing parts. For example, by installing headers, my warranty gets void. But just like performance parts, we all take a risk. Like being denied an insurance claim if I ever get rear-ended. Yes, it is my choice, and there are consequences to it. Like x808drifter said, one of those consequences is that your insurance may choose to not honor your coverage with these parts installed. The front-wheel-drive Mini Cooper S, Volkswagen GTI, and Honda Civic Sport just can’t compare to the classic, balanced rear-wheel-drive design of the BRZ. But know that the responsibility of the potential consequences of that choice is also yours. With its iconic sports car layout front engine, rear-wheel drive and razor-sharp handling, the 2023 BRZ can make any drive feel thrilling. If it’s good enough for the Germans it’s good enough for me. Fitment: Fits UNDER the bumper No modification necessary 100 Bolt-On Comes unpainted. My personal general rule is: if it’s TUV certified, go nuts. This isn’t in any way similar to running spacers. Once again they are marketed as track only for a reason.
#BRZ OVER BUMPER BASHBAR MODS#
Putting your fingers in your ears and saying ‘La La La it’s my choice’ doesn’t change the fact that these types of mods have real consequences in the real world. All parts are for track and race cars only, adjustments will be required at fitting.
The stock bumper set up was made to minimize injuries in all these scenarios. Whether that’s another car, a truck, or a toddler on a triycle. Running non-factory crash structure, or eliminating the crash structure altogether as these bars do, makes the car more dangerous to you and anyone that you potentially hit or are hit by.
This bar is not guaranteed to fit on vehicles that have previously been in an accident.You can say it’s your choice and it doesn’t affect anyone else all you want, the point is that IT DOES. This bar has not been tested with every bumper, so some modification may be necessary. Some trimming may be required on aftermarket bumpers for proper fitment.