Bomber bar?

[Boondougal]

Anyone seen these in the UK?

Would really like one....

https://technotoytuning.com/toyota/aw11/bomber-bar-aw11-mr2-integrated-tow-hook

[superwhite90]

I've seen that recently.

Looks good, but not sure how to fit it.

[jimi]

:o $95 + shipping for a cosmetic bar (that doesn't even look good IMO ) I could think of many better things to spend that money on

[Boondougal]

:o $95 + shipping for a cosmetic bar (that doesn't even look good IMO ) I could think of many better things to spend that money on

Jimi! How could you... I'm sure there were those that poo poo'd the introduction of your bracket! Not me though I have one!! :-)

Well I guess all these things are preference related and I think on a stock looking Mk1 I wouldn't... but mine has a few exterior changes and I think it could work for it.

I'm also not sure its cosmetic. It securely bolts to the chassis rails and has the tow eye... Towing would be something that I am now struggling to do (or risking damage to the front bumper) if I was to use either the front crash bar hook or the one underneath.

Plus I would use it to mount my Number plate.. I appreciate thats an expensive way of doing it but If I put the cosmetics, with he towing ability and the number plate mounting then it starts to be a bit more value for money... cough cough

[Boondougal]

I've seen that recently.

Looks good, but not sure how to fit it.

Pretty sure these are Mk1 specific and have the fitment to bolt right onto the chassis rails.... I have read a few posts on other forums where people claim to have fit one in 30 mins so I doubt its that hard. If anything needs completely removing though I have no chance.. my bumper aint coming off ever again.

[cchrysos]

I don’t think it looks too bad as mods go.
I love these though!
https://technotoytuning.com/toyota/aw11/gtx2-front-lower-control-arms-and-tc-rods-aw11-mr2

[jimi]

I don’t think it looks too bad as mods go.
I love these though!
https://technotoytuning.com/toyota/aw11/gtx2-front-lower-control-arms-and-tc-rods-aw11-mr2
Those on the other hand I can see the point of, however 2 things against them ........ the horrendous price (is that per side or a pair?) and I seriously doubt they would survive a couple of British winters

[jimi]

Jimi! How could you... I'm sure there were those that poo poo'd the introduction of your bracket! Not me though I have one!! :-)

:D

Just a slight difference in price and my bracket is hidden away in the engine bay, not in your face preceding the car down the road :lol:

[b4wrc]

Those on the other hand I can see the point of, however 2 things against them ........ the horrendous price (is that per side or a pair?) and I seriously doubt they would survive a couple of British winters

I don't think these https://technotoytuning.com/toyota/aw11/gtx2-front-lower-control-arms-and-tc-rods-aw11-mr2 or these for the rear https://technotoytuning.com/toyota/aw11/rear-lower-control-arms-and-trailing-arms-1988-and-1989-aw11-mr2 are meant to be used on a daily driver road car.
I would certainly consider a pair of both front and rear with a decent set of coilovers on a rally car. There are quite a few good competition parts available now (mostly from the States) and so a pretty good club tarmac car could be built. Might even give the Mk2 Escort guys a run for their money!! You would have to build a pretty good N/a egine to do this though or stay in the 1.6 class.

[superwhite90]

Does anyone know where they bolt on?

[Boondougal]

Does anyone know where they bolt on?

I'm guessing they bolt on where the crash bar attaches... although I can't actually remember how that happens.

[superwhite90]

Is there another word or name for the 'bomber bar' as I cannot find many other cars they are on other than the AW11 or AE86 unless it's a patented part from technotoytuning?

[jimi]

My guess would be that someone misheard/misunderstood "bumper bar" ;)

[Boondougal]

@superwhite90

You OPM is full I think... I sent you a couple of messages over on TB. Someone has sent me some pics of how it attaches with a description. Should be able to figure it from there I would think.

Quite a simple solution actually.