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Are Chassis Braces, Traction Bars and Strut Bars Worth Buying?!

This has to be one of the most frequently asked questions. I largely believe that this question stems from chassis braces being the "black art" of the performance aftermarket sector. Almost everyone knows how a larger intercooler will help performance, or how youll need to tune for bolt on engine parts to get the maximum power from them, but once you start discussing the chassis and suspension components, people seem to scratch their head. We''ll begin by discussing what exactly a chassis is. A chassis is defined as the main structure of a vehicle. This superstructure is the basis for...

Is Making Your Car Too Stiff a Problem?

Real information regarding how braces actually make your ride smoother and less harsh! This blog post contrasts the way coilovers, sway bars, and other moving parts compare to braces with regards to NVH.

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Meh

Quality of the metal is nice, the way it mounts is weird and I'm not sure i like it. Mine didn't come with instructions on how it's supposed to mount and I finally figured it out sort of. I also ended up painting in a different color. I got it on sale can't complain.

Torque Gusset traction bar

Shipped fast and arrived well packaged in perfect condition. My installers feedback was that it fit up easily on my ‘21 gti 6MT. Noticeably better planted and wheel hop is gone. Well done!

Easy install

Install is pretty easy, just take time to try and make ends even prior to installing.
*note- on 2024 core with performance package (not sure on other years) there is a factory bar that is installed below this. I don’t know if other models has this lower bar, you can check easily by looking under foam around the battery. I believe this will still be an improvement on track, as any extra chassis bracing will help. I don’t know if you will feel on road with a street set up.

Incredible Results!

Just installed this bar on my 2017 Focus ST and I could not be more impressed! Installation was straight forward, but a bit tough due to the wheels needing to be loaded. Once on, though, the improvement in the way the car drives is amazing. Torque steer and wheel hop is dramatically reduced and it's much more consistant and confidence inspiring.

Amazing

Makes the front look so much cooler, also really cleans up the clutter behind the bumper cover, so if you ever find yourself needing to reach down there, you can actually fit your hands in the tight gaps. Couldn't be happier.

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Are Chassis Braces, Traction Bars and Strut Bars Worth Buying?!

Is Making Your Car Too Stiff a Problem?

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