CDC style bar - ordered!

[Turbomark]

Can't really call it a light bar since I ordered it with the No light option, after reading mixed reviews about the light not deactivating with top up, which would drive me crazy. Plus, it saved me a few bucks and the install will be even easier. Pretty stoked!

People, please post pics if you have bar on your car!

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[Rippermac]

Not sure why people would have problems with the light activating with the top up. Mine works fine and it was the first mod I did to my 18 'vert. Some people like it some people hate it. But I've had more people ask what kind of Mustang I had when I have the top down and I love the look. I would advise reinforcing the filler/trim seal with very thin cardboard like material (used pieces from a document folder) as mine tended to sag over the course of the summer. Follow the install instructions it'll turn out fine. And make sure you have a loooong allen key to reach in there for retaining set screw. You'll know what I mean. :-)

 

[Turbomark]

Not sure why people would have problems with the light activating with the top up. Mine works fine and it was the first mod I did to my 18 'vert. Some people like it some people hate it. But I've had more people ask what kind of Mustang I had when I have the top down and I love the look. I would advise reinforcing the filler/trim seal with very thin cardboard like material (used pieces from a document folder) as mine tended to sag over the course of the summer. Follow the install instructions it'll turn out fine. And make sure you have a loooong allen key to reach in there for retaining set screw. You'll know what I mean. :-)

Thanks for the info. by filler/trim seal, I'm assuming you mean at the base of the bar on each side where the bar meets the quarter panel trim?

 

[Rippermac]

Thanks for the info. by filler/trim seal, I'm assuming you mean at the base of the bar on each side where the bar meets the quarter panel trim?

It's the seam that runs all the way across the underside of the bar. Maybe they fixed the issue since I bought and installed mine almost 2 years ago.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

I really like the look, I may still do this too. I didn't even realize there was a no light option, though I feel like having some additional "Don't run into me" indicators is a good thing

When you say "CDC style" does that mean it's not an actual CDC part?

 

[Turbomark]

I really like the look, I may still do this too. I didn't even realize there was a no light option, though I feel like having some additional "Don't run into me" indicators is a good thing

When you say "CDC style" does that mean it's not an actual CDC part?

It’s a genuine CDC bar. They call it a “light bar”, some call it a style bar. Since mine doesn’t have the 3rd brake light, it felt weird calling it a “light” bar.

Installed it today with zero issues. Very straight forward. The instructions were clear and the CJ Pony video helped. I will try to get some good outdoor shots this weekend. Until then...

 

[Turbomark]

And make sure you have a loooong allen key to reach in there for retaining set screw. You'll know what I mean. :-)

You were definitely right about this one!

 

[JimC]

I had the CDC light bar on my 2013 and never had any issues with it. I've been thinking about getting one for my 2017 but haven't been ready to spend the money yet.

 

[Turbomark]

I had the CDC light bar on my 2013 and never had any issues with it. I've been thinking about getting one for my 2017 but haven't been ready to spend the money yet.

Sweet, good to hear. The only problem I could see would maybe be the set screw that holds the bar tight, coming loose over time. It’s screwed pretty tight though so maybe not. No problems with that for you?

 

[Turbomark]

Better photos.

 

[JCFoster]

I’d love to get one had I gotten the shorter wind screen that works with it.

 

[trojannemo]

Looks nice. I hesitated before light or not light on my bar. Went with the light. I don't regret it. I think the extra brake light is cool and so far, I've had zero problems with it working as intended.

 

[Turbomark]

Looks nice. I hesitated before light or not light on my bar. Went with the light. I don't regret it. I think the extra brake light is cool and so far, I've had zero problems with it working as intended.

Thanks, man. Seeing photos of your car with the bar was one of the deciding factors for me. I don’t think there is a right/wrong choice. They look good either way. I like that they appear oem-ish on the S550. Super happy with my decision.

 

[Southview]

Looks good. Here’s mine

 

[JimC]

Sweet, good to hear. The only problem I could see would maybe be the set screw that holds the bar tight, coming loose over time. It’s screwed pretty tight though so maybe not. No problems with that for you?

Never had any problems with it at all.

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