Eclipse C-Pillar Where to Buy?

[redeclipse7782]

Does anyone know where to buy a C-Pillar bar for an eclipse? Its the bar that goes accross the rear seatbelt mounts.

 

[absolute_DSM]

Build one. Are you using it for 5 points or what?

 

[Defiant]

Do you mean a Floor Bar? Not even eBay has them anymore.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192622

 

[redeclipse7782]

Nope its called the c-pillar bar, it goes between the 2 rear seat belt mounts. It's extremely commone to find them for honda's and others but a pain to find them for an eclipse. Here's a pic:

 

[sd_ff22]

um, that looks like its so close to the rear strut brace mount to make any difference.
why would you want this??

 

[Killa_dsm]

Saw this on a Japanese website and thought it was pretty cool.

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But they want way to much for it.

 

[DGajre777]

Nope its called the c-pillar bar, it goes between the 2 rear seat belt mounts. It's extremely commone to find them for honda's and others but a pain to find them for an eclipse. Here's a pic:

MachV sells the C pillar bar in your picture for $169.

http://machv.com/dgchstbar.html

 

[99gst_racer]

What is the purpose of a c-pillar bar? Just a harness attaching point?

That japeneese design above looks neat, but probably isn't even close to being worth it's weight (or price tag for that matter).

 

[architechnik]

The only time I could imagine that Japanese contraption being useful is for hardcore rally or taking a lot of completely sideways movement (drift?).

Was that labeled for something in particular?

 

[DGajre777]

What is the purpose of a c-pillar bar?

MachV/DG calls it a chassis strengthening bar.

"When loaded, this bar will far outperform the standard strut bars that are commonly available for torsional rigidity of the entire chassis. "

http://www.dgiautomotive.com/index.cfm?action=ViewDetails&itemid=29

 

[redeclipse7782]

I think its such bs that these bars are anything over $50. you can get a strut bar for about $20. shipped but u cant get one of these bars for less then a $100?

 

[DGajre777]

I think its such bs that these bars are anything over $50. you can get a strut bar for about $20. shipped but u cant get one of these bars for less then a $100?

Honestly, if you really want to strengthen your chassis spend the extra money and get a 8 point cage. You can try RRE's lower tie bar, I have a 2G one in the classifieds, PM me if you are interested.

 

[eclipsh]

Or you could do something like Pagosa DSM did and then tie it up into the C-pillar.

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Of course, it turns out 1g's don't really need this extra bracing since our cars are so much better, but it might help your 2g.

 

[1gcrazy]

Saw this on a Japanese website and thought it was pretty cool.

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But they want way to much for it.

Nah, thats just a fancy luggage rack...

 

[KiNg MaRtY]

It would also make a nice coat hanger.

 

[eclipsh]

It would also make a nice coat hanger.

You'd need to use swivel-head hangars and not be too terribly tall, but yeah... it'd work.

 

[architechnik]

Or you could do something like Pagosa DSM did and then tie it up into the C-pillar.

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Of course, it turns out 1g's don't really need this extra bracing since our cars are so much better, but it might help your 2g.

Oooh, now that I like. That seems much more effective than the luggage rack/coat rack/BDSM tie-off. I guess he actually got it custom.

 

[eclipsh]

Um... sort of... he made it.

 

[Killa_dsm]

Looks good eclipsh!

The Japanese one I posted pictures of costs $1400 or so.

 

[eclipsh]

... I think Pagosa DSM spent under $50 for the brace in his trunk. It pays to do your own work and have friends who can weld.

Just to clarify, that isn't in my car, it is in his.

 

[pagosa dsm]

I think I spent less than 20.00 for the steel and have plenty left for Nick's bars.If it dosn't help, it is a good ski rack. PM me if you would like to know how to make it.

 

[adidalax]

I have one of those stock.......of course, i dont have a steel top like you to actually hold my car together

 

[architechnik]

Damn, welders and their, um make-out parties!

I've got to get back into it sometime. Maybe I'll hit up the local community college welding building for a commission posting. Some of their stuff comes out pretty nice.