2014-2018 Mazda 3 and 2014-2017 Mazda 6 Front Strut Tower Bar
Description
CorkSport's front strut tower bar for 2014-2018 Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 increases the torsional stiffness of the chassis front end to improve driving feedback and response. Despite what many think, the front tower bar is not for appearance only. It advances the handling and stability of your car when you take a hard corner and body roll in general. Decrease the stress on your car's suspension and boost traction by adding our cost effective strut bar. You'll certainly feel the difference.
Pair it with our rear sway bar for optimal handling. Share your experience with the CorkSport community by adding a review.
The CorkSport Advantage
Additional Features
- Fits all engines: Works with the 2.5. 2.0 SkyActiv petrol models and 2.2 SkyActiv Diesel.
- Utilizes factory mounting points: Easily installs to factory mounting points with four bolts making installation a breeze.
- Extruded chambered bar design: Providing a double strength design over a standard tower bar.
- Engineered in the USA: Designed and engineered in Vancouver, Washington.
- CorkSport service and support: Includes a 2-year limited warranty, full color installation instructions, and all necessary strut bar parts. We provide knowledgeable telephone support at 360-260-2675.
How To Install CorkSport's Front Strut Tower Bar In Your Mazda3 Or Mazda6
It will take you between 15-45 minutes to install your front strut bar. Follow our easy installation instructions to enhance your handling.
Reviews
Jeff C
This should have been one of the first upgrades I did to my Mazda3 HB manual. After having the car for 9 years now, I immediately noticed added stiffness, the better cornering and overall improved feel and handling of the car. Highly recommend. NOTE: The nuts on your car are 14mm while the new nuts that come with the bar are 15mm. This took literally under 10 minutes to install.
Brayden Stevens
Lot of people say these do little to nothing to improve handling but I disagree, it may not be as big of a difference as a rear sway bar but I can really feel the difference taking corners vs how it felt before. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking to improve handling without breaking the bank.
Dimitri Giannopoulos
Was kinda skeptical of running a 3 piece front strut tower bar for functionality but after running this for some time I can genuinely say there is a discernible difference in how the car handles with this added to my car. I am not sure how easily noticed this improvement would be on a soft & supple stock suspension setup.. but when rocking suspension goodies like coilovers or lowering springs, and a rear sway bar, with this front strut bar you will definitely be able to feel that difference! I also really like the visual appeal of the front strut bar, its a very nice looking piece with the polished finish on the bar and Corksport plaque.
Jim
I dont think my mind is playing tricks on me, this definitely keeps the body more planted when turning. When weight shifts to outside wheel in a turn you can feel the difference. Looks good and an easy install with noticeable driving improvement. Worth the coin.
Stephen W.
I noticed a definite improvement in front end turn in once I installed this strut bar. It makes the front tires seem like they are more connected to each other. I can tell it adds some stiffness that helps with steering control under hard cornering.
Jonathan M
The strut tower bar seems to compliment other suspension work nicely while also adding some eye candy to the engine bay. Removing only one bolt allows it flip up nicely for battery removal and to access other parts under the hood as well, very convenient.
Brent Garcia
Super easy install and looks clean af. I was skeptical if I would notice a difference in handling, but I did notice it immediately. Ties the front end together and reduces chassis flex. I used to bottom out going over a my parking speed bump. After adding this I no longer bottom out. Also can take twisty roads so easily
Joshua Sturtevant
Not only does it add some flair to the engine bay but there is also some improvement in cornering stability. Not the first handling mod you should do but it is the easiest to install. Pair together with the lowering springs and rear sway bar for maximum effect.
Geoffrey Furman
USE THE CORKSPORT PROVIDED NUTS. The instructions do not mentioned the nuts provided in the kit. It should be emphasized that you need to use the provided nuts. On my 2018 Mazda3 the factory nuts have an internal shoulder and do not grab enough thread with the bar in place. 3 nuts managed to torque to spec. 1 stripped off the top 2 threads of the struts stud. With a little bit of finagling to get past the stripped threads, the provided nut was installed and grabs plenty of thread further down on the stud.
Neal Lager
I love the look it gives under the hood, it really helps make the space look better. As far is performance I noticed an immediate improvement from the installation of the part, would and have recommended it.
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