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Driving home from work last night, 2 cars in front slam on the brakes leaving me with no where to go.

Not as bad damage from my S1 stag, more than likely will be repaired but couldn't really look down to checkmy chassis rails.

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Front bar was a genuine Takero one.

I'm fine, airbags didn't go off.

I think the chassis rails should be ok, was a low speed impact.

Prob should have had more of a distance between the car in front but the traffic was bumper to bumper, I don't think I was the only one wanting to get home to down a cold one.

Car is being assessed tomorrow.

Thanks for your sympathy guys.

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have been told by crash repairer that finding a Takero front bar is going to be hard.

Has anyone come across someone who has a mould or is selling one?

If can't find one, can basically pick any front bar i like :) but unsure which to pick.

Input please.

http://www.freeway-dolphin.co.jp/index.htm

http://shop.edoperformance.com/abflug-fron...gc34-p-184.html

http://www.masamotorsports.com/selection/m-34mc/

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It was a genuine takeros front bar, hard to get but seen a few on auction. Speak with sean from edoperformance and take the abflug imo, i dont know anyone that has one in oz. Stay clear of viva crap.

I ordered a S1 kit from them, but got a S2 and they couldnt get anymore in from abflug, so they paid for freight back and gave a full refund within 2 weeks. Aussie dollar is strong atm and do your self a favour and grab a carbon fibre bonnet. They also have genuine eyelids and wings that are rare as fark.

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