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  • #1

    smartbar bullbar

    Got some photo's from a dealer in perth. Pricing from 2k to $2300 for the winch version.

    Trying to post from the blackberry so let's see if this works.




    It worked ! I have a pdf brochure but I'll have to work on getting that up. So any more comments yet ?
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  • #2
    Re: smartbar bullbar

    $2300

    :shock: :shock:

    Mick
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    • #3
      Re: smartbar bullbar

      what the fark do they call that, that is as ugly as sin, $2300 i would go straight to arb and get the sahara bar.
      had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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      • #4
        Re: smartbar bullbar

        hmmm!!! i think smartbar needs to hire a new designer - even i could do better than that. man i gotta say i am glad its not on my car, but then again someone will like it, after all, i hear there are people out there that even like volvos
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        • #5
          Re: smartbar bullbar

          "Don't like it!"
          [B][SIZE=4]ntp
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          • #6
            Re: smartbar bullbar

            Although I agree that is not a good looking bar, I must say having had a Smartbar on my Disco for 6 years they are a far superior bar to the steel or alloy bars. Hit a large roo once and it did absolutely no damage. They work like a snatch strap in reverse absorbing the impact and then bouncing back. Any small deformities in shape after a mild to medium impact disappear after an hour in hot sunlight.
            Luckily I didn't experience a heavy impact so cant say how they handle one but I would be confident they would handle it better than steel or alloy. Just my opinion.


            Alan.
            [color=#0000BF](The MK II) 2012 GXL Auto Diesel, White, ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9500lb XDC Winch, ARB Alloy Roof Rack, Aussieoutdoordirect Awning, Toyota Tow Bar, Safari Snorkel, ORS Rear Drawers and Fridge Slide, ARB Battery System with REDARC isolator, ERPS 10 Pad electronic Rust Cont, 275/65/17 BFG AT's, Jumbuck Sheep Skin Seat Covers, REDARC EBRH Brake Controller, OME 2" lift kit, Air Bag Man high pressure air bags, ARB CKMA12 on board compressor.[/color]

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            • #7
              Re: smartbar bullbar

              Is it also the black on white making it look worse? Black on black (or dark grey) or white on white could look better.

              I think I know why it's ugly though, it's closely following the lines of the 150 :twisted:
              Gone - 2006 TD Manual - Silver
              Current X3 35i (offroad capability limited, but 0-100 in 5.9 seconds...) - no Prados in Canada
              Return to Oz, something new and prado like (will miss actual acceleration)

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              • #8
                Re: smartbar bullbar

                Sure it looks smart. But is it? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see any increase in approach angle.
                [COLOR="black"][b]William[/b][/COLOR]
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                • #9
                  Re: smartbar bullbar

                  If that is a Smart Bar I would hate to see the Dumb Arse.
                  [COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
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                  • #10
                    Re: smartbar bullbar

                    You would have thought they'd use LEDs :roll:
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                    • #11
                      Re: smartbar bullbar

                      Not that I need one especially, though did run down a deer that caused a lot of damage to my 'A' bar on my Land Cruiser some years ago ...... here in the UK - but I like the look of this one ...... not that any UK insurance company will have any dealings with such like on the front ....... but maybe if this is more protective - especially for humans they may reconsider....? Bull bars and the like a no no here in the UK - mostly for all the wrong reasons..... but what can you do?..... :roll:

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                      • #12
                        Re: smartbar bullbar

                        Great for low speed impacts in metro? Maybe? High speed impact on country road? Useless?
                        Bust aside from that, who would want something like that attached to their car? Ugly! Ugly! Ugly!

                        On a side note - saw a black one on the front of a ford falcon in adelaide a week or so ago... Looked ugly on that too!
                        2014 D4D 150 GXL Automatic - CHARCOAL

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                        • #13
                          Re: smartbar bullbar

                          Details from the media release...

                          SmartBar - a lighter, stronger, safer, greener and smarter alternative to
                          impact resistant bull and nudge bars - now offers even more safety for
                          Toyota owners.
                          Specifically designed for the Toyota Landcruiser Prado 150 Series, the
                          latest model of the Vehicle Frontal Protection System blends seamlessly to
                          the contours of the vehicle, and available in black or white, maintains the
                          intended aesthetics of the Toyota design while providing unparalleled safety.
                          Product Specifications:
                          • Suitable for Toyota Landcruiser Prado 150 Series (Aug 09+)
                          • 3 Door - SX ZR (Parking Sonar Kit Required)
                          • 5 Door - GX, GXL, VX (Parking Sonar Kit Required), Kakadu (Parking
                          Sonar Kit Required)
                          • OEM Fog lamps can be transferred into the SmartBar if already supplied
                          with vehicle (no brackets required)
                          • Accommodates Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) parking sensors
                          (SA140SONAR required)
                          • Accommodates OEM head light washers
                          • Accommodates OEM front camera - without having to modify position
                          • Winch Compatible “SA140AA139” up to 9000lbs Suits Warne and Premier
                          winch platforms
                          • Bar comes standard with 1 x aerial mount
                          • Light weight SmartBar
                          · Standard fitted weight of 28Kg (non winch variant) “SA140AA140”
                          · Winch Bar fitted weight of 36.5Kg (not including winch) “SA140AA139”
                          Compared to:
                          · Nominal Alloy Winch Bar = 60kg
                          · Nominal Steel Winch Bar = 84kg
                          • Weight savings provide improved fuel economy and reduced tyre wear
                          when compared to Steel & Alloy alternatives and potential to save on
                          expensive suspension upgrades
                          • Spot Lights accessory bracket will suit the following lights – Hella Rallye
                          1000 & 4000, Light Force 170, IPF 800, IPF 900
                          • Prado 150 Series Smartbar meets full Australian Standards and exceeds
                          the HIC (Head Injury Criteria) by well below Australian standard rating of
                          1500 so pedestrians have a much higher probability of surviving after
                          an impact.
                          • Air Bag compatible
                          • Proudly Australian Owned, Design and Manufactured
                          • Easily fitted
                          • Minimal repair costs
                          • Manufactured from environmentally friendly recyclable polyethylene plastics
                          • UV Stabilised for durability
                          • Available in both Black and White colours
                          • Styled to suit the vehicles lines and aesthetics

                          I still don't know how to load the PDF o the above detail is from it and the extra pic below.

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                          • #14
                            Re: smartbar bullbar

                            I should also add I have no affliation with smart bar. I liked the concept when I discussed it with them last year as it's light weight but have to admit it's unlikely I will get one.

                            It's an opportunity lost I think.

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                            • #15
                              Re: smartbar bullbar

                              Originally posted by Matty & Loz
                              Great for low speed impacts in metro? Maybe? High speed impact on country road? Useless?
                              Bust aside from that, who would want something like that attached to their car? Ugly! Ugly! Ugly!

                              On a side note - saw a black one on the front of a ford falcon in adelaide a week or so ago... Looked ugly on that too!
                              Matt, I believe these are quite good at high speed. I know someone who has one on a Dark Green 90 series and it looks quite all right but then the design has changed. It does look better than that really crap looking Dame Edna job that Toyota bought out (sorry to anyone that has one but it is truley revolting). What the hell where they thinking with that?
                              [COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
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