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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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which one's really work??

The only thing i have done to my suspension is skunk2 springs. What bars really work?? Front strut, lower front strut, c-pillar, sway, etc........ Im ready to buy some right now but i just dont want to waste my money on something that isnt that helpful u know. The only bar thats out of the question is the rear strut bar bc i use my trunk alot!! Thanks guys for the help and info!!
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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I can tell ya Tanabe strut bars are a little bendy. I'd probably change mine out in the later future for some stronger ones.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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i have the J's rear upper strutbar. definately high quality. i can't wait for NEXT to release the miracle X bar. im definately buying it.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Strutbars with no flex points, c pillar is rice unless it is the kind that wraps around with soild points like those for the eg's and ek's. Sway bars work just look at the reviews.
 
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so yes on the sway bars, no on c-pillar and maybe on the strut bars???
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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only strut bars I would get is a solid Spoon, Solid DC, or a Solid Mugen. I also emailed Passwordjdm asking when they are going to come out with a bar and they said they do not have the interest right now to produce one. Would be nice is Neuspeed came out with one.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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progress rear sway bar..hands down.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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ya thats what ive heard!!! does it really help that much?? does the back end fill like its gonna slide out ?
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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i recommend running the front cusco stb and rear progress swaybar.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dank24
only strut bars I would get is a solid Spoon, Solid DC, or a Solid Mugen. I also emailed Passwordjdm asking when they are going to come out with a bar and they said they do not have the interest right now to produce one. Would be nice is Neuspeed came out with one.
I had the spoon and didnt like it... The J's one actually works better.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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I'm running a Spoon Front Strut Bar and a C-Pillar Bar. That's all I really needed but I'll also be installing the Progress rear sway as well this summer
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Progress rear sway.... dont waste money on the other bars too early on. There are better things to spend you money on.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SYMBIOTIX
Progress rear sway.... dont waste money on the other bars too early on. There are better things to spend you money on.
+1 Rear wont slide out.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SYMBIOTIX
Progress rear sway.... dont waste money on the other bars too early on. There are better things to spend you money on.
best advice.

strutbars are just hype. the front might cut down on road noise, but other than that, it's a waste. get that progress swaybar.
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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Thanks guys!!!
 
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my support:
front spoon upper strut bar
tanabe rear strut bar
t1r lower control arm brace
bmax c pillar bar
front sway bar urethane bushings
and the progress rear sway bar is on its way!

my buddy has a vw r32 and everytime i let him drive my car he comes back and says "man, i wish my car handled as good as yours"

edit: oh i dont know if it counts but the j;s racing rear monocoque also.
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kelsodeez
my support:
front spoon upper strut bar
tanabe rear strut bar
t1r lower control arm brace
bmax c pillar bar
front sway bar urethane bushings
and the progress rear sway bar is on its way!

my buddy has a vw r32 and everytime i let him drive my car he comes back and says "man, i wish my car handled as good as yours"

edit: oh i dont know if it counts but the j;s racing rear monocoque also.
Mind letting us know where we can get some front sway bar urethane bushings for our Fit??

thx.
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by kelsodeez
my support:
front spoon upper strut bar
tanabe rear strut bar
t1r lower control arm brace
bmax c pillar bar
front sway bar urethane bushings
and the progress rear sway bar is on its way!

my buddy has a vw r32 and everytime i let him drive my car he comes back and says "man, i wish my car handled as good as yours"

edit: oh i dont know if it counts but the j;s racing rear monocoque also.
You got coils or springs on ur set-up?
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dank24
You got coils or springs on ur set-up?
halfway between coils and springs. i have the tein basic damper kit. works really well im happy with them.

if you plan on pushing your car beyond its limits, id say get as many braces & supports you can get your hands on. if your just a joe schmo looking for a little better handling, dont bother.
 
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMchris.com
I had the spoon and didnt like it... The J's one actually works better.
i wonder if the j's one worked better because with the added power you have, the body flex is increased and your strut towers needs a little give because of that.
 
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