traction bars.

[RuZec]

I have never heard of these..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazd...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Do things like that actually work? Not saying for this particular product, but just wondering if it actually does what it says it does

 

[MS3 GT]

actually one of our member got one of those. but personally not into it at all.u could try if u got some $ to spend around, but honestly i dont think it works.

 

[scatt nasty]

your money could definately be put to work elsewhere

 

[xtrememps]

They do work and if you think about how much the MS3 struggles with traction these are well worth it for any real drag racer. I don't know about this particular design but I just mean in general traction bars for a FWD car with high torque is a good idea.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

keep in mind they do hang lower than the chassis, so you'll want to watch rough spots and harsh roads especially if you lower the car.

 

[jeff4880]

The purpose of traction bars on a solid axel rear wheel drive car is to prevent axel wrap (when the axel twists the suspension from the torque). Does a front drive car with indapendent suspension have the same problem?

I'm having a hard time figuring out how these bars would work on a front drive car.

 

[screaminMS]

The purpose of traction bars on a solid axel rear wheel drive car is to prevent axel wrap (when the axel twists the suspension from the torque). Does a front drive car with indapendent suspension have the same problem?

I'm having a hard time figuring out how these bars would work on a front drive car.

from what i have been told they pretty much eliminate wheel hop and when adjusted right keep at its center so you get the best traction you can instead of the wheel pullin its self forward due to the slack in the bushings. so your geometery stays true. thats what ive heard but i could be wrong.

 

[Nliiitend1]

The idea is that they are supposed to limit forward/aft movement of the control arms...

That being said, I wouldn't ever put those on my car. Of course, I don't drag race my car either...

 

[jeff4880]

I get the concept but I just didn't think there was that much back and forth movement in the control arms?

But this is the first front drive car I ever owned.