MkV Harness Bar removal without replacement

[lithdoc]

I have been searching extensively and have not found solid information to what extent this is decorative vs. functional vs. maybe safety compliance issue to prevent rear cargo running into you when unexpectedly breaking (my theory).

Can anyone have any real world input whether you've taken yours out and not replaced it with anything at all? Has anything changed in the car - rattles, etc.?

The only aftermarket option I like (and I'm not into aftermarket anything - I keep my stuff stock as much as possible) would the HKS version - looks well finished, and like with many other things in life, you get what you pay for.

For those with HKS - did the seat fully recline for you? I could really use the extra 3-4"...

Thank you.

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[itzTang]

I’m sure it adds some structural rigidity. But doubt by much. It’s like any other brace. Can remove it and doubt you’ll feel any difference if you’re not pushing the car a bit. I have the hks bar. I feel no difference with rigidity or rattles. Only thing was it looks better aesthetically and i could recline more. It can recline til it touches the bar but wouldn’t recommend that. It’ll rub the leather when you get in and out of the seats.

 

[lithdoc]

I’m sure it adds some structural rigidity. But doubt by much. It’s like any other brace. Can remove it and doubt you’ll feel any difference if you’re not pushing the car a bit. I have the hks bar. I feel no difference with rigidity or rattles. Only thing was it looks better aesthetically and i could recline more. It can recline til it touches the bar but wouldn’t recommend that. It’ll rub the leather when you get in and out of the seats.

So it's still a possible restriction point?

I'm really tempted to take mine out and give up on the "research"

 

[licklobster]

The bar floats in the plastic mounts it sits between, it is not adding any integrity whatsoever. Take it out, replace it, whatevs. I replaced mine with a cusco for more seat clearance

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