Oswald Version 2 front bumper beam

subiesoho · 11-03-2009, 06:13 AM

first of all they are described for off road use only.
if you decide to put it on a street then don't drive like an asshat. that is a risk YOU decide to take. Keep the speed for the track. Pleanty of people use the JDM beam that is weaker then the Oswald beam.

This beam is a quality part, the welds are great and the weight is amazing compared to the stock beam. Very easy to install, took me an hour with hand tools. If you have air tools it would probably take almost half the time.

Being the front end of the wrx/sti is so heavy any weight removed from the front makes a big difference in acceleration, braking and handeling.
it is advertised for road racing and autox racing but it is also great for those who use thier car for the 1/4 mile.

mav1c · 11-03-2009, 08:17 AM

OK. Not exactly sure where that came from. Are you advertising? A rebuttal to something? What?

And I'm actually interested in this beam for my track car.

teiva-boy · 11-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Name aftermarket performance parts that are not sold listed as "only for use in off-road racing." Seems par for the course IMO. What you expect them to get NHTSA crash tested and approved?

good luck on that.

subiesoho · 11-03-2009, 08:44 AM

Double post sorry

subiesoho · 11-03-2009, 08:44 AM

There was an earlier thread on here about not running the stock subframe. The Oswald subframe came up as an alternative to not only save weight bit to stiffen the chasis. Then led to other ways of saving weight to improve handling. So the Oswald bumper beam came up.
I had both on order the beam came Sat so I figured I would give a short update. My subframe should be here soon, can't wait. The quality of the front beam if you are thinking about it for your race car then go for it. The rear will be out on Dec that will save another 23lbs.

subiesoho · 11-03-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teiva-boy

Name aftermarket performance parts that are not sold listed as "only for use in off-road racing." Seems par for the course IMO. What you expect them to get NHTSA crash tested and approved?

good luck on that.

Nah someone was saying of you get into an accident you insurance won't cover you. O was tired cut and pasted from the other post and forgot to edit.

Not advertising just very impressed with the quality and customer service. Know people here were thinking of getting his products and it does effect handeling o figured this would be a place to put it

UFOpilot · 11-03-2009, 11:14 AM

I have been running Mickey's ultra-light bumper beam (2.5 lbs) and subframe for 8 months or so now. They made a huge difference in turn-in and transitions. I found the Oswald Performance subframe to be of superior design to other more costly units. I have had zero issues with either. Then again I keep some extra room between myself and the car in front of me on the freeway.

GHK · 11-03-2009, 12:27 PM

what is the change from version.1??? I'm going to set there bumper beam soon.

subiesoho · 11-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Version 2 is a simpler stronger and less expensive design.

moswald80 · 11-04-2009, 12:15 PM

The new design weighs the same as the old design but is slightly less expensive and is stronger due to a deeper C-channel and the reduction of welds on it. It can also be built much faster which allows me to keep them in stock rather than building them to order.

Thanks,

Mickey

GHK · 11-04-2009, 03:27 PM

thanks for the pics. Will get one soon.

GHK · 11-04-2009, 03:39 PM

Just wanted to say that I used to own a brand new 2004 350Z and it had an aluminium front bumper beam (OEM). I wonder what the weight is one that... i do know that it does take an impact. I crashed it onto a tree square and did it's job, i'm still walking.

fastwrx25 · 11-04-2009, 04:41 PM

bugeye fitment?

moswald80 · 11-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastwrx25

bugeye fitment?

I'm working on it. I hope to have something in January 2010.

mattminer · 11-04-2009, 05:28 PM

haha, see i told you! bugeyes unite!

M@

fastwrx25 · 11-04-2009, 11:08 PM

we need lovin too.

moswald80 · 11-05-2009, 01:34 AM

Haha, I know, I know. The Bugeye beams are fairly different from the other's so it's taking longer than I expected.

chimchimm5 · 11-05-2009, 03:16 AM

Dang I would totally get this... but I can't lose the stock street safety/liability at this time.

subiesoho · 11-05-2009, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimchimm5

Dang I would totally get this... but I can't lose the stock street safety/liability at this time.

just don't drive like an asshat on the street

sniper1rfa · 11-05-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subiesoho

just don't drive like an asshat on the street

Accidents happen...

MNGman · 11-05-2009, 09:30 AM

MOSWALD80, Any word on development for the the 08+? Looking to fit an 09 hatch.
Thanks

moswald80 · 11-05-2009, 09:46 AM

I am planning to work on the '08+ once I am done with the bugeyes and my new rear brace for GD sedans. I have a buddy with an '08 STi so that should make it easier for me (although I haven't asked to borrow his car yet).

chimchimm5 · 11-05-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper1rfa

Accidents happen...

Exactly.

A couple who were good friends of mine were driving normally on a 2 way road. An on coming car suddenly moved from his lane, crossing the yellow line, and smashed into them head on, killing them instantly.

The couple was NOT "driving like an asshat".

bzbuzz · 11-05-2009, 04:42 PM

mmmm i am jonesing this stuff... will do next summer...cuz i hate working on car in winter..

UFOpilot · 11-05-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moswald80

The new design weighs the same as the old design but is slightly less expensive and is stronger due to a deeper C-channel and the reduction of welds on it. It can also be built much faster which allows me to keep them in stock rather than building them to order.

Thanks,

Mickey

Looking good Mickey ! I will be getting the rear at some point, but not likely soon as I am on a drivetrain plan right now. Keep up the good work.

-Travis

11-03-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
subiesoho Scooby Specialist Member#: 164241 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: nyc Vehicle: 2007 wrx wagon pearl white	Oswald Version 2 front bumper beam first of all they are described for off road use only. if you decide to put it on a street then don't drive like an asshat. that is a risk YOU decide to take. Keep the speed for the track. Pleanty of people use the JDM beam that is weaker then the Oswald beam. This beam is a quality part, the welds are great and the weight is amazing compared to the stock beam. Very easy to install, took me an hour with hand tools. If you have air tools it would probably take almost half the time. Being the front end of the wrx/sti is so heavy any weight removed from the front makes a big difference in acceleration, braking and handeling. it is advertised for road racing and autox racing but it is also great for those who use thier car for the 1/4 mile. Last edited by subiesoho; 11-03-2009 at 06:19 AM.

11-03-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
subiesoho Scooby Specialist Member#: 164241 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: nyc Vehicle: 2007 wrx wagon pearl white	Double post sorry Last edited by subiesoho; 11-03-2009 at 08:53 AM.

11-03-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
subiesoho Scooby Specialist Member#: 164241 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: nyc Vehicle: 2007 wrx wagon pearl white	There was an earlier thread on here about not running the stock subframe. The Oswald subframe came up as an alternative to not only save weight bit to stiffen the chasis. Then led to other ways of saving weight to improve handling. So the Oswald bumper beam came up. I had both on order the beam came Sat so I figured I would give a short update. My subframe should be here soon, can't wait. The quality of the front beam if you are thinking about it for your race car then go for it. The rear will be out on Dec that will save another 23lbs. Last edited by subiesoho; 11-03-2009 at 08:50 AM.

11-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#10
moswald80 Scooby Newbie Member#: 96620 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Tucson, AZ Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi White	The new design weighs the same as the old design but is slightly less expensive and is stronger due to a deeper C-channel and the reduction of welds on it. It can also be built much faster which allows me to keep them in stock rather than building them to order. Thanks, Mickey Last edited by moswald80; Yesterday at 12:43 PM.

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11-03-2009, 08:17 AM	#2
mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '05 Mazda3 Crystal Gray, Titanium	OK. Not exactly sure where that came from. Are you advertising? A rebuttal to something? What? And I'm actually interested in this beam for my track car.

11-03-2009, 08:35 AM	#3
teiva-boy Scooby Guru Member#: 22825 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego	Name aftermarket performance parts that are not sold listed as "only for use in off-road racing." Seems par for the course IMO. What you expect them to get NHTSA crash tested and approved? good luck on that.

11-03-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
UFOpilot NASIOC Supporter Member#: 189525 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2007 WRX Wagon Invisible Plain	I have been running Mickey's ultra-light bumper beam (2.5 lbs) and subframe for 8 months or so now. They made a huge difference in turn-in and transitions. I found the Oswald Performance subframe to be of superior design to other more costly units. I have had zero issues with either. Then again I keep some extra room between myself and the car in front of me on the freeway.

11-03-2009, 12:27 PM	#8
GHK Scooby Newbie Member#: 103886 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Westford, MA Vehicle: 2005 WRX OBP	what is the change from version.1??? I'm going to set there bumper beam soon.

11-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
subiesoho Scooby Specialist Member#: 164241 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: nyc Vehicle: 2007 wrx wagon pearl white	Version 2 is a simpler stronger and less expensive design.

11-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#11
GHK Scooby Newbie Member#: 103886 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Westford, MA Vehicle: 2005 WRX OBP	thanks for the pics. Will get one soon.

11-04-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
GHK Scooby Newbie Member#: 103886 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Westford, MA Vehicle: 2005 WRX OBP	Just wanted to say that I used to own a brand new 2004 350Z and it had an aluminium front bumper beam (OEM). I wonder what the weight is one that... i do know that it does take an impact. I crashed it onto a tree square and did it's job, i'm still walking.

11-04-2009, 04:41 PM	#13
fastwrx25 Scooby Specialist Member#: 126441 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: california Vehicle: 02 bugeye	bugeye fitment?

11-04-2009, 05:28 PM	#15
mattminer Scooby Specialist Member#: 90642 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Gansett, RI Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon WRB 02C	haha, see i told you! bugeyes unite! M@

11-04-2009, 11:08 PM	#16
fastwrx25 Scooby Specialist Member#: 126441 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: california Vehicle: 02 bugeye	we need lovin too.

11-05-2009, 01:34 AM	#17
moswald80 Scooby Newbie Member#: 96620 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Tucson, AZ Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi White	Haha, I know, I know. The Bugeye beams are fairly different from the other's so it's taking longer than I expected.

11-05-2009, 03:16 AM	#18
chimchimm5 Scooby Specialist Member#: 88501 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon CGM	Dang I would totally get this... but I can't lose the stock street safety/liability at this time.

11-05-2009, 09:30 AM	#21
MNGman Scooby Newbie Member#: 218964 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis Metro Vehicle: 2009 WRX Rally Blue	MOSWALD80, Any word on development for the the 08+? Looking to fit an 09 hatch. Thanks

11-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#22
moswald80 Scooby Newbie Member#: 96620 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Tucson, AZ Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi White	I am planning to work on the '08+ once I am done with the bugeyes and my new rear brace for GD sedans. I have a buddy with an '08 STi so that should make it easier for me (although I haven't asked to borrow his car yet).

11-05-2009, 04:42 PM	#24
bzbuzz Scooby Specialist Member#: 116052 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: 글렌 IL Vehicle: 06 wrx ltd vf34ed	mmmm i am jonesing this stuff... will do next summer...cuz i hate working on car in winter..