ETS FMIC Crash Beam

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • I wanted to add back some of the chassis rigidity that we lost when we put the ETS FMIC on the car. Luckily this helps increase the strength and increases safety of the car!
    ETS FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER CRASH BAR / CHASSIS SUPPORT BRACE - 15-19 STI
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 71

  • @Eddy61362
    @Eddy61362 4 роки тому +2

    Idk what it is about your videos but I’m definitely following the build style man . Thanks for putting in all the time for these in depth videos it really makes a difference for us DIY guys out here ballin on a budget . You’re literally saving people tons of money and time in doing this . Keep on truckin dude . 🤙🏻❤️

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      Thats the goal that I set out for when I started the channel, glad they're helping and will continue to pump them out. Appreciate the support my man! 🔥😁

  • @nickorozco5933
    @nickorozco5933 4 роки тому +2

    It looks really nice and I like the fact that it has the tow hook. I just don’t know why it’s not one piece. I don’t think it will hold up in a crash.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      That was my concern was well, the steel is pretty thick and I do think that 40 mph and under it would hold up but anything above that I'm a little unsure of

  • @Align700nitro
    @Align700nitro 2 роки тому

    this is not a crash bar but more of a light duty tow bar. The factory crash bar has 2 important function, one is of course absorb the impact, the second is provide a strong connection between the two box rail of the car so energy can be shared to both rails. And that 14gauge steel plate is not going to do jack in an impact. 40mph is fast, take a look on IIHS's crash test of wrx, that's only 40mph on Factory setup and the car is all screwed up,

  • @boostedg215
    @boostedg215 4 роки тому +3

    I'm so glad I found this. You helped me install mine

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      Glad the video helped 😁😁😁

  • @mikef2492
    @mikef2492 4 роки тому

    Had no idea about this ! Defiantly need to buy this for my car

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      well worth the peace of mind for safety!

  • @kyleSTI
    @kyleSTI 3 роки тому

    I personally think that it’s not strong enough looking. But it sure is stronger looking than the sixth gen Malibu’s that I’ve worked on (to name one car off hand, but there are plenty more that have weaker impact bars **cough cough** Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Kia) on the other hand, too many people that modify cars to have large inter coolers on the front often delete their impact bars. Which is not very smart compared to having an aftermarket one.

  • @avantnarde2815
    @avantnarde2815 4 роки тому +1

    Where do you live bro? I been watching the hell out your videos. I’m learning new shit as I keep watching.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      Appreciate the support and just south of Seattle Wa 🔥🙌

  • @ivanjouikov9469
    @ivanjouikov9469 3 роки тому +1

    When you do video abut FMIC vs TMIC, why you don't mention that with FMIC you'll replace the quality factory crash bar with this flimsy POS?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  3 роки тому

      Depends on thr kit you get, some have some beefy ones and others have smaller ones. The Cobb crash bar on my 05 is massive, even that one from ETS Would withstand an impact though

  • @stevevex7765
    @stevevex7765 4 роки тому +1

    The splitter steals the show haha, but is that the OEM STi lip you have on there?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      Yes, I love the OEM lip. The fitment of it is spot on. The price is a little hard to justify but IMO well worth it!

  • @evlx14
    @evlx14 4 роки тому

    I was watching another one of your videos and was like, WTF!? There's a crash bar for the ETS?!
    Then, sure enough, you had a video for it. 👌
    Freaking sucks they don't include it.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      I know, had to get it separate but glad I did. And I've got a video on a lot 😉

    • @evlx14
      @evlx14 4 роки тому

      What size intercooler core thickness did you get 3, 3.5, 4?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      Mine is the 3.5" 😁

  • @kaytonsakai6533
    @kaytonsakai6533 2 роки тому +1

    Any issues with closing/opening the hood with the fmic? My capture/release lever gets caught up on the spacer where the bolt holds the front mount into place…

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  2 роки тому

      No issues at all 🙏

  • @WIDEBODYNATION
    @WIDEBODYNATION 4 роки тому

    Did you have to cut your bumper? Ordering the ETS FMIC for the S209 and I’m worried about the bumper

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      Nope, fit just fine without any cutting 😁

    • @WIDEBODYNATION
      @WIDEBODYNATION 4 роки тому

      Smeedia nice! Prob why my tuner told me to go 3 inch. Thanks!

  • @chrisburke3212
    @chrisburke3212 5 років тому +2

    hey! Your bumper is off again lmao

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  5 років тому +1

      When is it ever on? 😅

  • @MisterS4League
    @MisterS4League 4 роки тому

    Is the intercooler able to cool the iat down because 2/3 of the intercooler is behind the bumper?!..

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      Able to reduce IATs because its not sitting on top of an engine heat soaking 😅 but if you wanted to trim the bumper you can

  • @E85_STI
    @E85_STI 4 роки тому

    Do you still have the crash beam? Or any of your engine dress up ?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      Unfortunately no 😖

  • @josegomez5753
    @josegomez5753 2 роки тому

    Where did you buy it from. Cause some of these websites look sketchy af

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  2 роки тому +1

      Directly from ETS 💪

    • @josegomez5753
      @josegomez5753 2 роки тому +1

      @@Smeedia I’ve been watching you since I was 17 now I’m 20 and have a 19 sti your videos have helped me out so much and I appreciate the time you take to make your videos!

  • @E85_STI
    @E85_STI 3 роки тому

    I already installed mine but what license plate mount are you running with the ETS crash beam?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  3 роки тому

      I wasn't 😅 but I know the perrin and grimmspeed both fit with it

  • @ebercastanon995
    @ebercastanon995 2 роки тому

    Hey man quick question, I recently bought a varis front bumper and it’s not compatible with OEM crash beam, are you aware of any that are aftermarket beans that are compatible? Thanks!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  2 роки тому +1

      Maybe the ETS one, it's a tad smaller but not 100% sure on that

  • @Victor-vq9ks
    @Victor-vq9ks 2 роки тому

    Would this allow me to keep running my front license plate Relocator?

  • @TheRoyalPlum
    @TheRoyalPlum 4 роки тому

    Damn I don’t think they make one for 2011 sti , any ideas ?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      I dont think they have one yet 😢

  • @TheGeokaiser
    @TheGeokaiser 3 роки тому

    Did u cut the bolts on the fmic couplers to fit in the crash bar?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  3 роки тому

      No, if you rotate them down they should clear 🙏

  • @travisgreen2562
    @travisgreen2562 3 роки тому

    Does the crash bar affect handling at all?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  3 роки тому

      Should help with chassis stiffness compared to not having on at all

  • @kthomas_808
    @kthomas_808 4 роки тому

    Does the Oil cooler fit with a FMIC? 🤔 I haven’t seen a install for an oil cooler on your STI.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      No 😖 I have a vudeo of trying to fit one, the oil cooler lines don't route nicely with this FMIC

    • @kthomas_808
      @kthomas_808 4 роки тому

      Smeedia guess it’s TMIC I only wanna push 300-400 to the wheel 😅

    • @kthomas_808
      @kthomas_808 4 роки тому

      Smeedia I guess I gotta look for that video lol 😭

  • @austintam716
    @austintam716 3 роки тому

    will this fit with the varis bumper?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  3 роки тому +1

      Cannot confirm, fit the OEM bumper without having to trim anything though

  • @flgavilan2002
    @flgavilan2002 4 роки тому

    Do you know if you have room for some hella horns?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому +1

      No room for them 😅 I've tried lol

    • @flgavilan2002
      @flgavilan2002 4 роки тому

      Smeedia I guess I need to find a place to install them. I deleted my front one when I installed the ets fmic

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      @@flgavilan2002 you can go lower in the front I think.

  • @raulvega3335
    @raulvega3335 4 роки тому

    You thinking about cutting the bumper?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      I have debated cutting the bumper but the crasher would show if I did cut it. I have been tossing around the idea of swapping to the newer bumper style also so I might say fuck it and cut it up.

    • @armitron69
      @armitron69 4 роки тому

      Did you have to trim the back of the bumper when you did the install of the intercooler ?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      No trimming required 😁

  • @dsskuzltd
    @dsskuzltd 4 роки тому

    Flamer

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      Only for you 😘

  • @jonathanwu8013
    @jonathanwu8013 4 роки тому

    do they fit with 5" core?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      Cannot confirm fitment 😅

  • @chrispalanca1250
    @chrispalanca1250 3 роки тому +1

    i like your videos and all but this is dumb... your defeating the purpose by blocking air while putting more weight where it wont make a difference incase of collision impact. but its your money so dont mind me.

  • @melvincadenas7748
    @melvincadenas7748 4 роки тому

    What is the core size of your ets?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      3.5" 😁

    • @melvincadenas7748
      @melvincadenas7748 4 роки тому

      What’s your input about 3.5” vs 4” ?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      I got the 3.5 because it was on sale but if you shooting for bigger power you'll want a thicker core to displace heat better

    • @melvincadenas7748
      @melvincadenas7748 4 роки тому

      I still got stock turbo for now. But down the road I’m gonna have a bigger turbo. Would it affect the performance if I go with 4” with a stock turbo?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  4 роки тому

      No you will be fine with a 4" on stock turbo just overkill for it