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Jorsher · 02-27-2008, 01:56 PM

If you want it for looks and *possibly* to increase handling, then go ahead.

They're pretty much just for looks. I haven't seen any scientific proof that they do/don't help handling. They simply bolt on and so couldn't possibly give much safety or stiffness. The bars look thin and scrawny.

I personally thing a hardtop would be a better way to spend the money. I can't find the links I was looking for talking about how useless the bar is (other than aesthetics), so here's one I DID find, although the source is definitely not always reliable:

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1788507&page=1

I'm also aware some sanctioned racing events won't allow them when 4 point rollcages are required, because of the curved sections.

02-27-2008, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jorsher Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	If you want it for looks and possibly to increase handling, then go ahead. They're pretty much just for looks. I haven't seen any scientific proof that they do/don't help handling. They simply bolt on and so couldn't possibly give much safety or stiffness. The bars look thin and scrawny. I personally thing a hardtop would be a better way to spend the money. I can't find the links I was looking for talking about how useless the bar is (other than aesthetics), so here's one I DID find, although the source is definitely not always reliable: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1788507&page=1 I'm also aware some sanctioned racing events won't allow them when 4 point rollcages are required, because of the curved sections.