Replacing front metal crash bumper bar structure

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twr7cx
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Replacing front metal crash bumper bar structure

Postby twr7cx » Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:46 pm

I'm not sure what this piece is actually called:

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Picture borrowed from https://www.miataturbo.net/race-prep-75/removing-metal-structure-behind-front-bumper-60104/

It's behind the front bar/nose cone and is the metal crash/bumper bar that has a black plastic bumper fitted to it.

Are they easily replaced? Looks to be welded in place with a bolted on front cap on each side. If so, are NA and NB ones interchangeable?

Mine has a bit of a bend/dent in it. A previous owner must of had a minor front ender previously. Thought if it's not a huge amount of extra hassle I can get it sorted while having the car resprayed.

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Re: Replacing front metal crash bumper bar structure

Postby Mr Morlock » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:42 pm

If you getting the car repainted then ask the painter and panel shop before proceeding.

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Re: Replacing front metal crash bumper bar structure

Postby 93_Clubman » Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:09 pm

twr7cx wrote:are NA and NB ones interchangeable?

https://www.miata.net/garage/compatibility.html

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Re: Replacing front metal crash bumper bar structure

Postby bruce » Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:15 pm

It might be easier if it gets pulled back out (chain, heat and big hammers).


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