I had to remove my front bumper today and it occurred to me that there was nothing between the front bumper plastic and the steel crash bar.
Having recently pulled apart a Celica there was a great big piece of polystyrene between the bumper and crash bar.
Should I have one?
Certainly not anything like that on my 2 and have never read any reference to such an item so your not missing anything.
Quote from: Joesson on April 7, 2019, 18:57
Certainly not anything like that on my 2 and have never read any reference to such an item so your not missing anything.
Well that's reassuring I guess. Its good that the previous owner didn't just ditch it. I wonder why the Celica has one and not the MR2 :-\? It would seem to me that these are a good idea.
Quote from: Joesson on April 7, 2019, 18:57
Certainly not anything like that on my 2 and have never read any reference to such an item so your not missing anything.
Ditto
If this had been fitted it would just be something else for @Petrus (https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=25573) to discard to add lightness ;)
I have had a few new ( Company) cars, a new model had two rear hazard lights. The same model 2 or three years later only had one. I enquired as to why and it was explained that a light bulb etc costs £x to supply and fit and that means £million x 's saving for the manufacturer for every million cars!
Quote from: jonbill on April 7, 2019, 19:00
Quote from: Joesson on April 7, 2019, 18:57
Certainly not anything like that on my 2 and have never read any reference to such an item so your not missing anything.
Ditto
And Ditto!
Mine doesnt have it either but my Celica does.
I believe polystyrene is sometimes used to absorb impact and make softer crumple zones for people that may get hit/struck or something. Guessing its not needed with the engine being in the back and all. Also I remember reading the way the chassis was designed for a MR2 roadster was very strong and rigid which means it didnt need as much strengthening/support so it could keep the weight down. I guess thats why.