Check out the new traction bar replacement crosmember by jimfab.com for your 88-91 civic/crx. improve 60 foot times stop wheele hop, add room for a 4-1 headder or large downpipe. and look cool. constructed from 4130 chromoly tubbing , top quality heim joints, grade 8 bolts, tough powder coat finnish, 100% tig welded. biult to handle your biult motor. it will fit with any b-series swap that uses the factory location for the front motor mount. hand made in usa by jimfab himself . priced to sell at $350.oo. compare to z-10 s bar at almost $900. we gaurentee you will love this bar or your money back. check it out at jimfab.com today

 

They look like a good peice...a different aproach the z-10s. If you want some R&D on them on a 9.40 at 156 mph crx, let me know and I will try them out as I still run a stock crossmember.....Mike


[Modified by ninesecrx, 9:56 AM 9/4/2002]

 

if you wanna donate some over here too...I can test them out for you in a CRX that''ll hopefully be 1 second slower than Mikes

 

What about A/C clearance? My compressor is touching my front crossmember on deccelleration in my B16 rex. I spaced it once, I am going to pull it off and beat the hell out of the member now, but I would rather buy one that fits??????

 

z10 traction bars

 

I was just thinking about "wheelee" bars for FWD. Seems to me they would be a BIG help, ESPECIALLY if you preload the hell out of them. You can effectively put hundreds of pounds of additional force on the front tires by doing so. I'm surprised more of you guys don't use them... as long as you don't mind being laughed at. That'll stop as soon as you beat everyone...

 

Preload is not allowed per NHRA/NIRA/IDRC

From NHRA:

"3:6 Wheelie Bars
All wheelie bars, regardless of class, must have non-metallic
wheels (i.e. rubber, plastic). Wheelie-bar wheels must turn freely at
starting line; any preload prohibited. Wheelie bars must be fixed.
Hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, etc. or any adjustment or
movement during run prohibited. Using wheelie-bar wheels as "fifth
wheel" sensing device prohibited."

 

yeah uh, i'll test em out for ya too. let me know when they come out for 92-95 hatches

 

i want one, but then id need to get a new crossmember (lighter) to evenly dispurce weight. you see, my car is anorexic

DOH! "replacement crossmember"

hi my name is tortex and im an alcoholic

btw, what are the weight savings w/ this x member?


[Modified by TorteX, 2:39 PM 9/9/2002]

 

I just got my set of these bars today. I loved the design in the picture, but when I saw them in person...they were even better. They use only the top quality parts and metal and have one of the best designs I have seen to date. I recomend these and the other parts being made by Jim as they are well made thought out peices. Everyone needs to know as well as getting a great part, they are getting great service from a super nice guy as well.....Mike


[Modified by ninesecrx, 10:53 AM 9/13/2002]

 

I saw a post on this a while back on here. Looks good. Any plans for the Gsr?

art

 

Art, you and everyone are going to love these bars. I was shocked at how good the quality is. The crossmember is overkill at .095 chromoly steel. The welds are to die for. I sent pix to ffgeoff and he wants to market them. How's that for an endorsement from the designer of the Z-10 bar?

 

let us know how they fit on the crx...

Ryan

 

Fitment is great on the crx. It uses the stock mounting locations and stock mounting bolts for A perfect fit.

 

pics aren't working on the website. Why are the crossmembers not recommended for street use?

EDIT: got the pics working


[Modified by hybridreams, 5:52 PM 9/13/2002]

 

They will work on the street with no problems...

 

so would you guys say it performs as good or even better then the z10?

 

Will these fit on the G2 - '91 Integra to replace their very similar crossmembeR? It looks like it would , any idea?

 

By the looks of the quality, and the material used, YES! It even has an awesome design. Beats the price of z-10.

art

 

lemme know when they come it with an EH2 version
i was about to order a pair of Z10s early next month but ill hold off and keep an eye out on these

 

 

I have one on the way for my 89 si, i'll let you know how it works out.

 

You are gonna love it!

 

Yeah Jim Im waitin for the reply for your plans on a GSR traction bar. BTW looks good....

 

how about one for a RS/LS?