National Staff Greg G. Posted January 30, 2014 National Staff Share Posted January 30, 2014 Technical Bulletin 1-30-14: Front Bumper Beam (All vehicles): 8.2.2* Modification of the BTM/OEM front bumper frame cross beam is permitted if a modified or replaced bumper beam remains that is equally strong for crash protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevind Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 How does one prove the aftermarket/modified/custom beam is equal to the stock one in strength? I doubt to many people have access to FEA software or the means to crash test parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Staff Greg G. Posted January 31, 2014 Author National Staff Share Posted January 31, 2014 How does one prove the aftermarket/modified/custom beam is equal to the stock one in strength? I doubt to many people have access to FEA software or the means to crash test parts... This will have to be a "common sense" inspection looking for obvious deviations from the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKETODRIVE Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 So cardboard would be a no-no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfteague Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 So cardboard would be a no-no? Yeah, you'd have to step up to something a lot stronger, like balsa wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Colt Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 This will have to be a "common sense" inspection looking for obvious deviations from the rule. Greg, For cars that have not had the front beam in a long time, will a properly formed and mounted rollcage spec tube suffice as a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Staff Greg G. Posted February 7, 2014 Author National Staff Share Posted February 7, 2014 This will have to be a "common sense" inspection looking for obvious deviations from the rule. Greg, For cars that have not had the front beam in a long time, will a properly formed and mounted rollcage spec tube suffice as a replacement? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Colt Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thank you Greg, I will get one built and installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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