Installed my Rear Strut Bar

[DownTheHatch]

I just installed mine tonight.

I took some 45 degree turns and it makes the biggest difference you can imagine. It might be my wheel/tire combo that helps. I have 18" wheels with 35 series Nitto NT450's and Neuspeed Sport Springs.

This strut bar keeps the rear end from sliding out during corners, it keeps the rear flat and eliminates alot of body roll, keeping your tires firmly planted in their contact patch.

I took these corners while the road was wet, at 45 MPH and the car still did not slide out. Since our cars are FWD, it makes more sense to put the strut bar in the back, since this tends to slide out during corners.

We do have the Strong Bar in the front which helps alot to reduce body roll.

I also ordered a 2001 Civic Tie Bar which will be here the 27th, I will install that and tell you how much improvement I get.

Heres my install:

[greenguy]

Do ya mean 90' turn ? A 45' turn is, well no big deal.

[SpeedRacer]

Originally posted by greenguy
Do ya mean 90' turn ? A 45' turn is, well no big deal.

i was thinking the same thing. I sure hope you can take 45' turns because if ya cant something is wrong

[DownTheHatch]

Yea I meant 90 degree. lol

[grooveline]

say man, I had a bitch of a time tryin to get it installed on top of the carpet... I end up having to install under the carpet pad. Now people can't see my handi work

[esmith13]

DTH,

Is this the bar seen on eBay for $15-$25???

If not, what did you pay for yours and what is your opinion on the no-name parts on eBay???

[ssvr6]

Originally posted by esmith13
DTH,

Is this the bar seen on eBay for $15-$25???

If not, what did you pay for yours and what is your opinion on the no-name parts on eBay???

This is my EXACT same question.


Steve

[HondaMan]

I have the same bar installed and I like it. Its not a name brand but it gets the job done for little $$$.

Here is a eBay link for it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1863252086

Here is my install:

[K20ACTR]

How did you install the brace? Did you have to cut any of the plastic pieces?

[sicivic2002]

Yes you have to cut the plastic peices in order to put them back. Here is a pic of mine with plastic peices cut and under the carpet.

[fishboy]

was it hard to cut? looks good guys.

[PoRT]

which one did u have luck with .. this one

http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=1862950480

or this one

http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/w...tem=1862937290

i am about to get one

[sicivic2002]

I think they're both same bar. Just get whichever one is cheaper. I got mine from the people in the first link though. Ordered and got delivered within a week I think.

[HondaMan]

Originally posted by sicivic2002
I think they're both same bar. Just get whichever one is cheaper. I got mine from the people in the first link though. Ordered and got delivered within a week I think.

Yep, same bar and I got mine at the same place.

[PoRT]

ordered.. i figured you cant lose for only $15.00 dollars