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  1. 6th February 2010, 09:57 AM #1
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    D1 Smartbar on a D2

    Hi all,
    I wanted to fit a smartbar to my D2 but they don't make them. Has anyone here fitted or known someone who has fitted a D1 smartbar to a D2. I know that with some easy mods a steel bar can be fitted but I wasn't so sure if the smartbar can be as easily modified (shortening of the side guards where they poke into the wheel arch).

    I've read all the pluses and minuses between the steel v plastic debate, but just can't find info about fitting one to the D2. Being approved by the ADR for SRS compatibility the smartbar shouldn't be an insurance risk like fitting a D1 steel bar.
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  2. 6th February 2010, 01:48 PM #2
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    Yes done 2 now. Just NEATLY trim the bottom of the protruding D2 grille, otherwise it is all the same

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  3. 6th February 2010, 03:26 PM #3
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    Thanks JC.
    Now I can go ahead and order one.

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    Whats a "smartbar" ?
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    A plastic bullbar that looks reasonable.
    Its best point is that the plastic has a memory and it will resume its original shape after impact.
    Have seen their display at field days where they catapult a log on a trolley into a ute with the bar.Bar crumples then grows back as you watch.
    IMPRESSIVE!!!!
    I guess a google will give more info.Very popular on falcoons/dunnydoores in the country as they are relatively lite compared to steel bars.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LandyAndy View Post
    A plastic bullbar that looks reasonable.
    Its best point is that the plastic has a memory and it will resume its original shape after impact.
    Have seen their display at field days where they catapult a log on a trolley into a ute with the bar.Bar crumples then grows back as you watch.
    IMPRESSIVE!!!!
    I guess a google will give more info.Very popular on falcoons/dunnydoores in the country as they are relatively lite compared to steel bars.Andrew
    The D1 bar is about 17kg including brackets/ mounting hardware Looks good too IMHO.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Urban Panzer View Post
    Whats a "smartbar" ?

    This is one on my old 200Tdi, was an excellent thing i must say..
    Smart Bar, 4WD Accessories
    Great in the bush too, you can touch trees, rocks, rock ledges & not have to worry about anything.
    Cheers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by firefly View Post
    Thanks JC.
    Now I can go ahead and order one.

    Pete


    How much are they Pete?
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  9. 8th February 2010, 10:25 AM #9
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    And in a real impact they're friggin useless

    Like Pete said, tree bumps etc.. Great...
    Pedestrians... Nice and friendly...

    Hit a Roo or an Emu... Kiss your arse goodbye because your radiator etc are gone...

    But you'll be able to watch the bar return to its shape after its finished re-modelling the front of your vehicle.

    Seen it happen too often over here....

    Good intentions etc... Just a 'feel good bar' for urban use really.
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  10. 8th February 2010, 10:28 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by firefly View Post
    Being approved by the ADR for SRS compatibility the smartbar shouldn't be an insurance risk like fitting a D1 steel bar.
    ADR/SRS testing is model specific...

    Bolting a bar from one vehicle model onto another removes this certification.
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