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stembridge 03-30-2015 08:48 PM

Cool. On my list to acquire…

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JN2k108 03-30-2015 09:05 PM

What are the stats on this bar?

I would rather get the stiffest and lightest one for autox.

Myxalplyx 03-31-2015 09:09 PM

I'm just looking into any suspension bits that will improve handling. Thanks for the postings.

cleangd3 03-31-2015 09:11 PM

I don't know what the stats are yet but I would compare them to what came out for the ge and gd, and for our gk5 not having one this should help out quite a bit, and no prob kevin

robertsmithfromthecure 04-01-2015 11:20 AM

Thats good news. I remember seeing many people having this on their GDs and GEs mods list. If I remember correctly the reviews for it were pretty positive towards making a much better driving experience.

cleangd3 04-03-2015 12:56 AM

Yes I had one on my gd and absolutely loved it

sabawballs 04-16-2015 05:33 AM

Also waiting for Progress to make one (Rear Sway Bar).

Though Cusco already offers a 16mm solid material and not sure if it is thick enough. Though as i am reading other threads/forums, they are saying that the GK has a stiffer rear compared to the previous gens hence no need for a thicker bar.

But yeah we always wanted that bling :D

Ultra Racing also offers a 16 and 19mm solid bar already. Just holding off and would want to wait for a Progress bar.

Ex-MA Hole 05-08-2015 07:48 AM

Could you of you nice folks share some knowledge with a guy who has never done any suspension work? My GE handled like a go-cart, the GK feel disconnected. A buddy of mine suggested a sway bar...I'm different thicknesses, front/ rear....can someone please give me a quick "what should I look at"? I just want it tighter- more connected. I'm not racing/ tracking.

TofuShop 05-08-2015 11:53 AM

The steering feels completely different after installing coilovers. The steering wheel is much heavier and feel more connected to the steering input.

jukeboxx13 05-18-2015 12:02 AM

I ordered a progress rear sway bar, but not sure if it's fir the 15 Fit.

Ill report back when it arrives.

cleangd3 05-18-2015 01:18 AM

I hope it is ha, let us know how it goes

sabawballs 05-18-2015 04:05 AM


Originally Posted by jukeboxx13 (Post 1306475)
I ordered a progress rear sway bar, but not sure if it's fir the 15 Fit.

Ill report back when it arrives.

Is this from axion? Thinking also of ordering it and having my friend bring it here in PH. Though im quite hesitant since i still couldnt see the actual item on the progress website.

Kevin S. 08-26-2015 03:04 PM

any update ? Anyone make a rear sway bar for the gk yet? I can't find anything...didn't spoon make one?

stembridge 08-28-2015 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by Kevin S. (Post 1318320)
any update ? Anyone make a rear sway bar for the gk yet? I can't find anything...didn't spoon make one?

Honda Jazz GK (3rd Gen) 2WD 1.5 (2013) Rear Sway Bar / Rear Stabilizer Bar / Rear Anti-roll Bar - Ultra Racing Product Catalog

I have one coming and will report back with impressions after it's installed and I drive a bit.

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jhn 08-28-2015 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by stembridge (Post 1318506)
Honda Jazz GK (3rd Gen) 2WD 1.5 (2013) Rear Sway Bar / Rear Stabilizer Bar / Rear Anti-roll Bar - Ultra Racing Product Catalog

I have one coming and will report back with impressions after it's installed and I drive a bit.

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Just an FYI, this sway bar is great; the hardware that was included with mine was defective. The nuts would not thread onto the hex bolts. I discarded it all and picked up some 10.9 grade metric flange bolts with a smaller 14 hex. It provided more clearance under the rubber spring pad on the torsion beam. I fastened them with some serraded flange nuts and loc-tite. I figure this thing is constantly twisting, possibly working itself loose, and if it were, it could damage the spring perch in the beam. Maybe tear the mounting holes or something. Peace of mind.

Also, you'll have to remove some plastic covers over the perches. I haven't found s way to re mount them. If fact, I'm not really sure what they're for, lol.

stembridge 08-29-2015 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by jhn (Post 1318531)
Just an FYI, this sway bar is great; the hardware that was included with mine was defective.

Thanks for the heads-up.

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bigbacon 08-30-2015 08:23 PM

pics at all?

jhn 08-31-2015 10:13 AM

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/...psgmczyujg.jpg

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/...psxvwwa68f.jpg

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/...psylpq4zks.jpg

bigbacon 08-31-2015 01:30 PM

so how exactly does a rear sway bar that is attached to a torsion bar actually do anything? I mean isn't the rear torsion bar pretty much already a big anti roll bar?

at least the installation looks easy

jhn 08-31-2015 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by bigbacon (Post 1318762)
so how exactly does a rear sway bar that is attached to a torsion bar actually do anything? I mean isn't the rear torsion bar pretty much already a big anti roll bar?

at least the installation looks easy

It twists with the beam, adding any inherent torsional stiffness of the sway bar to the already inherent stiffness of the beam.

It's very easy to install. 15 min.


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