STRUT BARS, rear, front, upper lower questions and answers
Actually the Newer DC Strut Bars are pretty strong with no flex and solid mounting and not adjustable. They are kinda tough to get on but they are very nice. The old ones were mostly for looks and able to flex easy. They fit perfect but as I said you can't adjust them.
I have the Tanabe rear sway bar installed and my seats will not recline back into the second posistion. It will recline just a little bit but the seat hits the bolts on the sway bar. I could just cut off the bolts to allow them to recline all the way back but I'm lazy.
I tried that when I installed my rear Tanabe but they still won't latch in the reclined postion. If you cut out some of the plastic on the seat latch mechanisim it might lock. I just leave the seats foward.
J's Racing Strut bars
I am thinking about buying all of the strut bars by J's, has anyone gotten
any of these and do they help? By the way I just bought my Fit yesterday
and it should be coming in by the beginning of July. I am really excited
about modifying it. It's my first car.
any of these and do they help? By the way I just bought my Fit yesterday
and it should be coming in by the beginning of July. I am really excited
about modifying it. It's my first car.
Cusco Bars
I ordered a set of Cusco Front and Rear strut tower bars. I'm also planning on ordering the lower front brace wich I've seen available for the Fit. I e-mailed JapanParts.com and they said they aren't sure if that bar (designed for the JDM Fit) will work on the USDM Fit.
What do you guys think? Will it be just a matter of boring out the bolt holes to a larger size as is with the JDM coilover setups or will it be an open and shut case of simply bolting it on?
Thanks for any info.
What do you guys think? Will it be just a matter of boring out the bolt holes to a larger size as is with the JDM coilover setups or will it be an open and shut case of simply bolting it on?
Thanks for any info.
I ordered a set of Cusco Front and Rear strut tower bars. I'm also planning on ordering the lower front brace wich I've seen available for the Fit. I e-mailed JapanParts.com and they said they aren't sure if that bar (designed for the JDM Fit) will work on the USDM Fit.
What do you guys think? Will it be just a matter of boring out the bolt holes to a larger size as is with the JDM coilover setups or will it be an open and shut case of simply bolting it on?
Thanks for any info.
What do you guys think? Will it be just a matter of boring out the bolt holes to a larger size as is with the JDM coilover setups or will it be an open and shut case of simply bolting it on?
Thanks for any info.

Sorry if I am talking about a different bar. A&J Racing :: Suspension & Brakes :: Fit/Jazz (GD3/4) :: T1R Lower arm brace for Honda Fit GD-3 2007 & up
Last edited by carlosalicea; Jun 4, 2007 at 11:13 AM.
ohh ok. out of the three you mentioned, I saw the rear strut bar made the biggest difference. I would also consider getting the innerfender braces and lower tie bar.
ohh and BTW, the Floor bar won't fit usdm Fits.
you should do as claymore says and visit the susspension forum. you'll find ALOT of answers there.
happy hunting.
ohh and BTW, the Floor bar won't fit usdm Fits.
you should do as claymore says and visit the susspension forum. you'll find ALOT of answers there.
happy hunting.
Oh well so much for having all my bars from the same manufacturer. Screw it, I'm buying the T1R bar and my braided lines next.
I already installed the Skunk2 Springs Carlos! Rims and wheels get in this week, already have my set of Rays Dura Nuts. The Cusco bars should arrive in about week or so.
I already installed the Skunk2 Springs Carlos! Rims and wheels get in this week, already have my set of Rays Dura Nuts. The Cusco bars should arrive in about week or so.



