Opinions needed: Light bar position in grille

I need your input!

I am looking into installing a light bar in my satoshi grille on my 1999. I previously had 2 Hella 500s converted to 55w HID, but I didn't like how long they took to power on. I was also concerned about blocking airflow to the radiator, trans cooler, and ac condenser.

I am not concerned about difficulty in mounting the light bar, or anything related to that. I can fabricate almost anything needed to get it positioned exactly where I want it. I would cut a slot through the sataoshi grille and add edge trim similar to what I have on the bottom edge of the grille.

I have decided to go with a Hella Black Magic Tough Slim Curved 20" bar.
I printed out the diagram to scale and cut out the curve profile and it almost exactly matches the grille and bumper curvature.




What I need help with is deciding how high in the grille to mount the bar. This is purely an aesthetic decision. For all of these options I would remove my grille emblem. White paper templates were used to get an exact size. The light bar would obviously blend in better.

Option #1 - bottom


Option #2 - lower third


Option #3 - middle


Option #4 - upper third

 

Options 1 and 2 are the most aesthetically pleasing, imo, but having it mounted 1/3 the way up would allow for the full beam without the bumper blocking any light. I have no idea which, if any, of these are the best option for airflow though.

 

I doubt the airflow would change much between all the options. I’m also not too concerned about the lower part getting blocked by the bumper. I’ll eventually get some fog lights that would cover that area. Thanks for the input!

 

One or my favorite none. Grill is too nice