Front tie bar

[Super_Sonic_RS]

Front tie bar is on! Ray Piloto did an amazing job on the powder coat, color is spot on to match the car! Probably the easiest mod you will ever do. Can definitely feel the difference

 

[Natesriv]

Cool,

Looks like an easy add on

 

[gasonright]

Ok... how do we get one? Black in color would be fine with me.

 

[2014 Blue RS]

Sold. Where to buy?

 

[Dholzman]

Im kinda lost on the whole performance aspect of this, what difference do you actually feel? It doesnt look like this mounts to the strut tower like a traditional brace, it looks like all it does is re-enforce the front quarter panels by looking at the mounting points. Looks more like its for show then anything.

 

[carsNskis]

Im kinda lost on the whole performance aspect of this, what difference do you actually feel? It doesnt look like this mounts to the strut tower like a traditional brace, it looks like all it does is re-enforce the front quarter panels by looking at the mounting points. Looks more like its for show then anything.

Flex is inherent in a unibody design. Bridging the tops of the struts is supposed to eliminate (or highly reduce) the flex of the sheetmetal and provide a more solid base for the suspension and steering to translate through.

This SHOULD equate to a minor improvement in handling and steering. On all four cars I've added a strut brace to it's been noticeable but not a drastic change

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[Dholzman]

I understand that completely but this doesnt look like it is mounting to the top of the struts, it looks like it just attaches to the quarter panels. The tops of the struts are located under the windshield wiper cowel

 

[carsNskis]

I understand that completely but this doesnt look like it is mounting to the top of the struts, it looks like it just attaches to the quarter panels. The tops of the struts are located under the windshield wiper cowel

True, but all it's doing (contact with struts or not) is bracing the sheet metal and eliminating flex. It's in a good spot to do just that

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[Dholzman]

Ahhh ok makes sense, thanks1

 

[Super_Sonic_RS]

Piloto racing specializes in chassis reinforcement. Yes, it doesn't mount like a traditional strut bar but it's functional nonetheless.
I ordered it from the piloto racing store on ebay since his site is currently down. A front lower x-brace is also offered. When I ordered it off eBay I was contacted by Ray Piloto regarding the order. The bar is offered in other colors as well.
Here is the link
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Piloto-Racing...272856?hash=item35dd9c4598:g:FTQAAOSwxH1ULwO9

 

[MidnightClub3]

Nice.. still wish it was on the strut towers.

 

[Kcmo83]

But is any of this for the LT or 1.8 models?

 

[carsNskis]

Nice.. still wish it was on the strut towers.

The Sonic has a strut brace built in from the factory, your wish is granted.

Pull the plastics and you'll be able to see it

 

[carsNskis]

But is any of this for the LT or 1.8 models?

All Sonics are the same up front, trim doesn't change the shape of the car

 

[spacedout]

Save your money this isn't gonna do anything. Sure the body can flex but bracing the fenders that bolt to the body structure isn't gonna do squat.

 

[Kcmo83]

Got it, thanks guys