specializedp3

I have searched several time but was unable to find out what is the best front sway bar for an ek hatch. The rear that i have is from an integra type R, so what would be a good setup for the front that would be comparable to the type R

EK k kay

Front si bar. You'll need the lca's and shock forks as well.

young noob

bump

streetsports

use eibach...not JDM, but quality...

WONG FRIED RICE

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i agree with this. I have this setup on my 97 hatch, and it feels really really stable, solid.

oh and don't forget the longer bolts for the shock forks too, all from a 99-00 Si

young noob

how big is the si bar

rwcdrums

not to jack your thread but what would be a good front sway bar for an eg hatch?

aak

the si bar is 26mm. correct me if i'm wrong

EK4civichatch

I run the suspension techniques front sway bar because it comes with brackets for cars without provisions for a front bar from the factory. It's a very nice piece ...

young noob

hell no its not 26 mm, that would be ******* huge

EK4civichatch

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Yeah it's a 26mm.

cruizinmax

iTrader: (2)

I vote no front bar. If you feel like you NEED a front bar just go with the ex bar and lcas. but really no reason to.

jdmekcoupe96

your right its 26

http://grabka.org/articles/hondaswaybars.php

ieatrice

what do you guys recommend for a rear sway bar on an ek? is the front sway really necessary or should i just stick with a rear??

jdmekcoupe96

if you have a front sway on there already just keep that one or pull one of an ex but for rear go with this



http://a-spec-racing.com/product2.php

best out there and it will save your subframe

young noob

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Yeah it's a 26mm.</TD></TR></TABLE>

my bad guys, i thought he ment rear sway, my bad

winman517

EX front sway bar, the smaller the front the better you can reduce understeer, depends on what u'll be doing, for auto cross and small tracks running a smaller sway bar up front, and a larger one in back would be ideal.

EK4civichatch

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Well this isn't neccesarily true. It all depends on factors such as spring rates, camber setting, camber curve, etc. A 26 mm front sway bar might actually help reduce understeer in some cases.

winman517

hence thats why i said depending on what ur doing, and me saying ideal.

Turboteggy

If you dont want to go through the pain of changing the LCA's and shock forks, then needing an alignment, get this:

http://store.summitracing.com/...w=sku

It is designed for Civic's that did not come with a factory sway bar. It's $10 more than the kit that is made for Civic's that DID come with a factory sway bar, because there are extra mounting brackets.

Mine's in the mail right now, should match up nicely with my ASR rear brace and ITR bar.

BTE - DO NOT install that rear ITR bar without an ASR chassis brace kit. It's not a matter of if, but when will your subframe tear out. I've even seen pics of people using an ITR rear bar with the BEAKS re-inforcement kit and the whole D-bracket is torn out. Spend the $200 now, or you will be into major subframe rebuilding.

King Motorsports is one of the only places left with stock. I know, I just ordered mine today. PasswordJDM is out of stock, and they dont know when they'll be getting more.

slow-as-heck

I run an Si Front and JDM ITR rear on my 00 hatch. definitly buy the ASR brace, it's a quality piece, and will save you lots of money in the end.

I am very happy with this set up. I haven't had any understeer problems to date, but I don't run my car THAT hard. For the Si front, let most people said, you need SI LCAs, shock forks and bolts, and you also need all of the sway bar hardware (endlinks, nuts, D brackets, bushings, and bolts)

WONG FRIED RICE

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slow-as-heck &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run an Si Front and JDM ITR rear on my 00 hatch. definitly buy the ASR brace, it's a quality piece, and will save you lots of money in the end.

I am very happy with this set up. I haven't had any understeer problems to date, but I don't run my car THAT hard. For the Si front, let most people said, you need SI LCAs, shock forks and bolts, and you also need all of the sway bar hardware (endlinks, nuts, D brackets, bushings, and bolts)

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i have the same exact setup... and i couldn't be happier! :D

Charlie Moua

iTrader: (3)

what size is the stock ek ex front sway bar ?

slow-as-heck

22mm

JDMFreak

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US 96-00 Civic Hatch, does not come with a front sway bar.

JP CTR come with a 26 mm front sway bar, same as 99-00 Civic Si.

i hope this help you out.

as for Civic 96-00 EX model, i want to say 22 mm