fastrxu

I saw a ftp subframe brace for ek on ebay for $120 shipped.
It looks just like the asr but ive never heard of it.
Matter fact google only has one reference to it and its the same ebay posting. Ebay doesnt even have results for "ftp subframe" search. I found it under civic subframe

Can anyone help?

STOCK_SOHC_DX

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-00...Q5fAccessories

I myself wouldn't run it but it does look like a decent copy. As with all things Ebay you can never tell on fitment or material make up until it is shipped to your door.

jmv50

Do you know if an 06 civic with manual windows can be converted to power with a universal 7 switch kit for 4 doors and best place to get these kits in honolulu or better order em from mainland ? Tnx JMV

fastrxu

It looks like a very good copy.
And it looks like it serves the same function same principle of the asr.
Plus im only running a 17mm rear sway its not like im running an itr

fastrxu

ps stock soch dx why wouldnt you run it yourself (if i may ask)
Is it a name brand issue or the fact that its unknown?
Or would you rather use beaks for $100 shipped

STOCK_SOHC_DX

Only because you or I don't know the materials they are using for this brace. I would stay away from the beaks as well if it's for an EK.

STOCK_SOHC_DX

Wrong place to ask this question.

STOCK_SOHC_DX

Here is why

fastrxu

Yeah that shows why the beaks kit isnt ideal for ek's/big sway bars... Hopefully this brace is different.
I asked the seller all the important questions ie material? Manufacturer? Etc
If its good materials i'll buy it and be the first to review it for h-tech

Ps i also came across a brace from KTELLER its the same thing but for $150 its also an ASR knockoff

STOCK_SOHC_DX

The only thing is that you wouldn't be able to do a side by side comparison of the ASR.

JLCivixHBDX

The ASR subframe brace is made of aluminium 6161-T6

Edit; the ASR bolt are grade 8: 10,9 zinch plated normally

STOCK_SOHC_DX

10.9 bolt = grade 8

refer to this chart, the SAE J429 section.

http://thermosealinc.com/THERMO_RESO..._Cross_Ref.pdf

fastrxu

I bought the ASR subframe so i should be updating with the sway bar install tomorrow sat or sunday depends on when i receive it

fastrxu

Someone help please!
I got the asr kit in less than 32 hours. No complaints

It came without the longer lca bolts needed. Home depot is closed

And thw d brackets i have dont fit the subframe. My bracket is about 1 and 1/4 inch too short to reach both mounting holes. It fits either top or bottom hole but its too short to fit both at the same time.

The guy at jhp said it only works with the type r and mugen sway bars

What can i do? Go to type r sway? Fabricate a new d bracket/ modify my current one? By an itegra type r bracket and put my 17mm sway bushings in it?

fastrxu

I talked to Charleston Ong the owner of ASR yesterday. Turns out the brace has been redesigned to work without the longer lca bolts. And they sente the old version with the new version's hardware kit.
I'm just going to modify my d brackets to fit the brace.
I'll keep everyone updated

JDM_EK_wanabe

i bought the OBX knock off of the ASR subframe kit with the 24mm swaybar combo and im loving it, fitment was a little tough for one bolt, but nothing to bad, it makes my EK feel so much stiffer in the rear, deffinately worth looking into if you dont feel like spending all the money for ASR