I'm wondering if anyone is running a C-pillar bar on a CD5? Can you tell any "seat of the pants" difference? If so, what is your impression?

Or, alternatly, is this thing just for looks/just for the hatchback crowd? Thanks!

 

strut bars will do the same thing... you just wont see them.

 

I have both upper strut bars and am planning on a rear lower tie bar as well along with possibly an EX or aftermarker sway bar.

Basically I'm just trying to get some more neutral handling while I decide what to do about springs/struts.

 

if your doing all that check in to ESP for a front traction bar. They make some sweet ones and they are good priced. It also reduces the weight from your OEM cross member...since it replaces it and all.


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The consensus seems to be that those really only help on hatchbacks. They do look kinda cool though.

I had those until I got a roll bar, then it kinda made them pointless.

 

Thanks for the feedback! If it was a straight bolt in with no drilling (the panels I mean) I might do it, but I hate to mod the interior for looks. Who knows, I may get bored one day...