DSMAddicted

Guys,
I have an ITR strut bar ready to go in. My Hatch even came with the holes pre-drilled, so it's a plug and play deal. As you know, these holes are on the front strut towers, but are NOT directly connected to the front shocks (from a structural standpoint).

I was wondering how much of a difference would an aftermarket strut bar that uses the shocks' studs offer.

Is it worth it to get one of those or should I just install the ITR one?

Thanks,

-Walter

kaiba

Personally, I rather have the strut bar that connects to the shock tower bolts.

98civdx

^^ I have heard people say that in the past as well.

But, sence you already have it, why not use it, and find out first hand if it makes a difference?

DSMAddicted

Yes, me too. But since I already have this ITR strut bar and it's the one that came from the very same clip where I pulled my swap, I kind of like the idea of using it.

True, that's what I am planning on doing. But I figured I'd ask to see if someone on here has tried both and thinks that the other kind makes a tangible difference.

-Walter

darkenedsol

I've tried both-it feels about the same to me. Just my .02

sk8shorty012

iTrader: (3)

Is this is a serious question? It doesn't matter. It's connecting the two towers EITHER way.

/thread

DSMAddicted

Thanks for the insight. It's good to know from someone that has tried both.

You're a funny guy.

-Walter

Function7

The difference is minimal. Strut bars stiffen by bracing the entire strut mount area/wheel well against the opposite side. In some other cars (I've not seen this in Hondas yet) you can see the effect of this type of flexing as the entire strut mount area pulls inboard, off from the fender.

-A

Libertariat

There are notions that the neuspeed front strut bar is one of the only ones that behaves in a desirable manner.

They're also cheap!!!

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I don't think those are even made anymore are they?

Cynical 1

use the itr bar. free, easy to install, and looks decent.

i'm using a gsr bar, and have no complaints...

Libertariat

They are I believe. I've seen many stores with them.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NEU-35-20-70/

SeanK325

i'll pass on $110 +ship for a strut bar if i'm not AutoX'ing the car. You can find an Si bar for $20-30 and it does the same job.

For what it's worth, I've heard that the PWJDM 3-point bar is the best, albeit expensive.

Libertariat

NRG makes a 3 point bar that looks very much like the PWJDM bar for about $150

http://www.velocityshop.com/product/...tegra_225.html

sk8shorty012

iTrader: (3)

Check out the Benen Tripod Bar. I picked one up for $80 locally, although normally a used price might be in the $120 range.

SeanK325

PWJDM looks better. :p

this is one of those things you should REALLY consider buying used. Save a lot of money.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I like my Benen.

SeanK325

the benen looks nice, too. i like the 3-point bars a lot.

DSMAddicted

This is great info guys, thanks for all the options.

I'll start with the ITR bar and move onto a nice 3-point like the NRG or PJDM.

-Walter

tlarimer

iTrader: (3)

I've got the PWJDM 3 point bar on my EH3 and love it.