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civictype_r04
12-27-2010, 09:45 AM
Anyone rocking this I didn't even know they made it for the EP3.

- ASR Subframe Brace and 32mm Bar Kit - EP3, DC5

https://www.kingmotorsports.com/images/Product/large/3790.jpg

https://www.kingmotorsports.com/p-3790-asr-subframe-brace-and-32mm-bar-kits.aspx

RHCP0801
12-27-2010, 09:48 AM
sweet, i can get this for my 2001 si

chiwhitesi
12-27-2010, 09:51 AM
$550 for a rear sway endlinks and a brace... although its 32mm is a pretty hefty price. i doubt that anyone here on the boards would have any real need for it. It is awfully cool looking though.

that being said no i didn't know ASR made one for the EP3

civictype_r04
12-27-2010, 09:52 AM
sweet, i can get this for my 2001 si

:mrolleyes:

civictype_r04
12-27-2010, 09:53 AM
$550 for a rear sway endlinks and a brace... although its 32mm is a pretty hefty price. i doubt that anyone here on the boards would have any real need for it. It is awfully cool looking though.

that being said no i didn't know ASR made one for the EP3

I would get it if it would sell a little cheaper!!!

RHCP0801
12-27-2010, 09:54 AM
i would get it if it was about $350 cheaper lol

civictype_r04
12-27-2010, 09:59 AM
I would pay $300-350 for it!!

27rocks
12-27-2010, 10:58 AM
It looks adjustable, so if you run the stiffest setting it comes the same as a 32mm sway would. Maybe ya ???

civictype_r04
12-27-2010, 11:10 AM
It looks adjustable, so if you run the stiffest setting it comes the same as a 32mm sway would. Maybe ya ???

Yea thats true!!!

MadLorEP3
01-02-2011, 06:44 AM
damn, looks sick
nvr knew they made this for the ep
on my wish list now

talonXracer
01-02-2011, 07:02 AM
That is alot of $$$ for bling

JaydmEp3
01-06-2011, 12:04 AM
i would get it if it was about $350 cheaper lol

i kno rite. would look hella siick with beaks tie bar, and skunk2 lcas tho...gotta admit..

civictype_r04
01-06-2011, 06:12 AM
That is alot of $$$ for bling

So your saying it won't do anything other then just be bling???

talonXracer
01-06-2011, 06:28 AM
Nope, that is not what I said, I stated that this product is $$$ for the bling. Will it work as a brace and sway, yes, but the brace is not really needed.

The EP3 and DC5 chassis has far stronger rear subframes than previous Honda's that required pieces like this to keep the chassis together.

civictype_r04
01-06-2011, 07:03 AM
O ok but It would be to much with a 32mm sway???

talonXracer
01-06-2011, 08:00 AM
There are two basic routes to go to handle body roll, heavy spring rates on the dampers with light sway bar rates(tight ride), and then low spring rates on the dampers and large stiff sway bars(floaty caddy like ride).

32mm is far too large for a rear swaybar IMHO, even when going the second route.

BackroadEP3
04-21-2011, 08:05 PM
racing parts aren't cheap on any spectrum. 50,000 for a f1 steering wheel. i am getting one for my race car, help create some more oversteer.

RedSiBaron
04-21-2011, 08:26 PM
That is alot of $$$ for bling

ya, id buy it if it actually did anything...all you're paying for here is materials, machine time, and brand bling factor...

D'sEp3
09-12-2011, 09:13 PM
anyone got a picture of what it looks like on the car, i have been searching but no luck

Zzyzx
09-13-2011, 10:21 AM
Love it, parts for parts sake with out regard to tuning...


I for one whole heartily hope that someone slaps one of these on to their street car; if simply to be an example of what not to do for the rest of us.

powdbyrice
09-13-2011, 11:02 AM
nothing like going into the weeds ass first. :)

03civicdopejmd
09-13-2011, 11:20 AM
I understand that our subframes are strong.. but non the less adding extra bracing isnt going to hurt! Theres practically nothing different from this kit, and the Progress.. Only things are ASR's name, their craftsmenship and choice of Materials.. Which Im sure are far greater then anything progress makes.. Im not sayin progress is bad at all... And 32mm is rather big, buts its probably very useful for fast turns on the track.. and really 5oo ponys isn't much considering what you get... AWESOME PLATE, HUGE BAR AND GOOD endlinks.. And endlinks are expensive if you get away from OEM... Adding the beaks bar to any kit is BLING.. Ill someday upgrade to this kit.. just because..

Zzyzx
09-13-2011, 11:35 AM
buts its probably very useful for fast turns on the track...

Speculation; there's just as much a possibility that it would make the car more unstable/unmanageable.

That's the point of "tuning". installing it just because its big and pretty doesn't mean its going to improve the cars handling. You'd have to re-tune the whole suspension & your tire choice around it to make the thing work. Which, sadly, isn't something people do very often when making suspension choice decisions.

D'sEp3
09-14-2011, 09:08 PM
i know what you guys are saying but at the same time, you do things on your car for looks, this being one of them. i pretty sure that it does little or nothing at all but it sure does look cool to the people behind at night when you are driving. btw with some searching, for like 1/2 an hour found a picture of it on an rsx. dame if it was like 200 for the bar i will definitely buy it.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/racer4life4ever2001/asr.jpg

JaydmEp3
09-14-2011, 10:21 PM
i know what you guys are saying but at the same time, you do things on your car for looks, this being one of them. i pretty sure that it does little or nothing at all but it sure does look cool to the people behind at night when you are driving. btw with some searching, for like 1/2 an hour found a picture of it on an rsx. dame if it was like 200 for the bar i will definitely buy it.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/racer4life4ever2001/asr.jpg

nice..yeaa i havent seen any asr braces on an ep...cant even find any for our ep..ive checked a few local spots and nope. they jus got it for the rsx..idk if it will fit but nah dnt wanna chance it..

D'sEp3
09-15-2011, 08:21 AM
nice..yeaa i havent seen any asr braces on an ep...cant even find any for our ep..ive checked a few local spots and nope. they jus got it for the rsx..idk if it will fit but nah dnt wanna chance it..

it says This product fits:

Civic (2001-2005) Si
RSX Base (2002-2007)
RSX Type S (2002-2004)
RSX Type S (2005-2007)


so i think it fit but for that price, i wouldn't buy it. i would rather spend that money on something else

Zzyzx
09-15-2011, 08:48 AM
i know what you guys are saying but at the same time, you do things on your car for looks, this being one of them.


Difference being when someone buys new wheels because they like the looks of them it doesn't drastically alter the handling balance of the car...

Only the chassis bracing is "bling" the rest has a direct impact on the handling balance and grip of the car. The altering of the handling balance being the "are you sure you are ready for this" thing.

RHCP0801
09-15-2011, 09:24 AM
I think having the asr brace, beaks bar and a sway bar looks a little ridiculous under the car. Way too much going on down there when about 90% of it is all for looks

I mean this looks horrible imo, waste of money

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4561/img3495z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/695/img3495z.jpg/)

03civicdopejmd
09-15-2011, 01:50 PM
I think having the asr brace, beaks bar and a sway bar looks a little ridiculous under the car. Way too much going on down there when about 90% of it is all for looks

I mean this looks horrible imo, waste of money

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4561/img3495z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/-images/695/img3495z.jpg/)

I aggree, although when I saw it I did it.. Nothing changed after I already had the progress kit.. Which does tighten the rear up.. this was the coupe.. the ep doesnt have that junk.. I went functional..sold everything and damn near made my money back..


it says This product fits:

Civic (2001-2005) Si
RSX Base (2002-2007)
RSX Type S (2002-2004)
RSX Type S (2005-2007)


so i think it fit but for that price, i wouldn't buy it. i would rather spend that money on something else

7thgens, Rsx's, and ep's all have the same rear.. Its all interchangable as far as I know!!!


Speculation; there's just as much a possibility that it would make the car more unstable/unmanageable.

That's the point of "tuning". installing it just because its big and pretty doesn't mean its going to improve the cars handling. You'd have to re-tune the whole suspension & your tire choice around it to make the thing work. Which, sadly, isn't something people do very often when making suspension choice decisions.

Well in "Tuning" you run into this all the time.. Ive bought countless sets of coilovers, as well as sways.. And I betcha it does the exact same thing as the progess kit.. Maybe just a change in dampering and height would fix whatever is bothering you? But Ive never ran the ASR, all Ive heard has been good.. So talkin to someone who has it is probably your best bet! If it doesnt work out, you sell it and move on!!!! Maybe never touch the rear at all..? I think it looks good.. And you cant say somethings bad unless you yourself put the damn thing on..

Also link for asr bar!

And a progess kit is 300 without endlinks!! Nice endlinks are a hundred a pair.. Although your paying another buck fifty, I dont see why you wouldnt get what your payed for.. Good Quality Good name Good WORD.. but it could also just be good promotion!

D'sEp3
09-15-2011, 07:03 PM
I think having the asr brace, beaks bar and a sway bar looks a little ridiculous under the car. Way too much going on down there when about 90% of it is all for looks

I mean this looks horrible imo, waste of money

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4561/img3495z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/695/img3495z.jpg/)

you might think it looks ugly but if done right it does look nice..just my opinion, almost every other honda has it on there car, i was at a meet in the city last week and there were like 7 or 8 cars in front of me and they all have all that shit on there car

D'sEp3
02-25-2012, 07:37 PM
came across this,i think they just came out with it. and the price is pretty good. i think i might be getting one
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9012&idcategory=0
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/racer4life4ever2001/Asrbar.jpg

BeaterEP
02-26-2012, 04:36 PM
So, my recently garnered input; 32mm is just stupid.
I had a track day at Harris Hill Road this past Friday. First one ever, and it was terrifying. :mbiggrin:
What I've realized about the two offs I had, though, since the day and constantly thinking it through, was that even with the smallest 22mm Progress bar, the back end of the EP wanted to rotate pretty well. In fact, well enough at speed that I went ass-first into the weeds both times.

Granted, I'm completely inexperienced on the track, and both incidences were a result of driver error; wrong input from me.
But at the limit, I find it telling that I actually went around instead of just plowing like a FWD car would be expected to do.

Think on it. I really don't think I'd want to be running that 32mm bar if I ever needed to evade something on the highway. Bad, bad, bad day.