I understand that if a strut bar doesn't match a car's performance, that it will make the car TOO stiff and that you'll actually end up losing handling. Obviously I want to avoid that.

Any brand I should be looking at?

 

I'd pick the TRD one simply because it's the easiest to install since you don't have to take apart the plastic above the struts. The TRD one only uses 2 of the 3 strut bolts, that back bolt isn't used which is hard to get to and you probably wont notice any difference vs. any of the 3 bolt versions.

 

I ended up going with the DC Sports CS-2, I really appreciate you helping me out my friend, thanks!

Love the way it looks!!!

 

I still have my red TRD available for sale (can fit xA or xB1). $80 shipped in the USA