I have noticed today that my front c frame is like Swiss cheese. Looking online for a new one I noticed alot of people have just removed them. Can think of better things to spend the money on if I can just do away with it. 

I drove without one for 5 days while one was ordered. Didn't really notice a difference but then I didn't drive hard. Only replaced cause I found a cheap one

Are they hard to remove and what do you call hard

 

Can't remember off hand but it's a few bolts on each corner. Been ages since I did mine. I think there is a YouTube video on it somewhere 

Cheers. I'll have a look. Do you know of anyone else that has removed them. Little nervous as it's a-b car and the kids are in it half the time

I think a few on here have. I haven't heard of it being a danger. Can't remember on the mot side of things but it shouldn't be a danger. Can't hurt to ask around though

That's what I thought. I've heard upside it improves the handling and sheds abit of weight. But subaru know what there doing and obviously put them on for a reason. Could be a front impact thing. Hope some people know more than me because it has to come off regardless or it will probably fall off within 6 month anyhow. 

I only replaced mine cause I'm finicky like that. If you can get a decent one and athe a good price then go for it I say

Oh without a doubt. Hard to find a bugeye one though. Is there any other models that use the same frame. 

Not sure on that. A blob eye may fit but that's a wild guess.

Any ideas on cheapest place to get one. There's a few breaking. But have they got the same problem. I know it is a common fault.