G70 lightweight crash bar installed

[Stiletto]

So, I spent the cash because I finally sourced a Genesis G70 front crash beam/absorber. Install is pretty straight forward: remove front bumper skin, remove crash bar, install G70 bar, replace bumper skin. However, there are several differences between the Stinger beam and the Genesis version. While the weight savings is true, 4 lbs. probably isn't worth $500 to most folks. The Genesis version is aluminized steel and the brackets are better quality. However, the collision sensor bracket for the Stinger is shorter and doesn't line up with the bolt hole, the ambient temperature sensor mount is totally different and...the tow hook bung does not line up with our bumper access panel. Oh, I did have to Dremel one hole to allow the proper mounting of the beam...that could just be a manufacturing variance, but who knows.

On to the pics...

 

[Toddasaurus]

Dang. I thought the weight difference would be more than 4lbs. Either way, nice work!

 

[Hawk853]

Good info! Appreciate you taking the plunge.

I was asking a Genesis dealer about these; they said it comes up as discontinued everywhere online because it’s a dealer only order part that has to be ordered against a VIN. They said we could work around that if I really wanted it, but quoted me $620.

I thought the weight savings would be more significant than 4 lbs. I think someone suggested over 15 in another thread.

Looks like it’s solid aluminum, not aluminized steel.

 

[Snowwhite]

thanks for the research, you never know until you try. $500+ for 3.5lbs is a bit high. better off getting weight off the exhaust or lighter wheels. Tire choice alone could save you more than 4 lbs.

(or running a few miles on foot a couple times a week. )

 

[djerickd]

Thanks for posting this up, i have been contemplating.