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Old 08-07-2012, 06:24 PM
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Default set of 4 strut tower bars?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4P-40MM-FRON...ht_4130wt_1327
they're selling this set, i know where the strut tower bar goes, but i have no idea where you would put the other 3. anyone know of a picture online or have a picture of it?
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Junk, it's not worth it, and it wont do anything.

Middle rear strut bar.

Other 2, tie bars. they go on the subframe(s)


Buying this is a WASTE of money!
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Here some pics links from a quick google search
Lower tie bar http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=8076
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAw&dur=8284
Front lower strut bar
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAA&dur=1485
And rear strut bar
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Civic...r:13,s:0,i:116
They are all good to have since they help to stiffen up the chassis and make the handling crisper in turns. I have upper front and rear strut bars and noticed a big difference after installing. That is a decent set for nice price, cant go wrong.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

From top to bottom

1 Across engine bay

2 Across rear seats(from top of belt to the other side

3 Under the engine

4 From lower control arm to lower control arm in the rear

and thats a bit too expensive for no name ****. u can get different no name stuff for 70$
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

id rather spend 130$ on a nice lip or food
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think id be better off with this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-97-Delsol...ht_3552wt_1327
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by unreality6794
I think you would be better off by quit looking at the cheap crap!!!!!!!!!
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by speedjunkie_g35
I think you would be better off by quit looking at the cheap crap!!!!!!!!!
they're just steel bars...
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by unreality6794
they're just steel bars...
That wont do a single thing.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

can you link me to what you'd recommend?
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http://www.google.com/#hl=en&rlz=1R2...w=1038&bih=485


Password JDM bars could do as well.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

one thing to note while looking at those listings on eBay. they are listed as "JDM". there is nothing JDM about them. almost anything on ebay listed as that, and isnt actually oem jdm stuff is going to be garbage. take the 130 and put it into a legit jdm itr rear sway bar.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

will i need to remove the targa roof rack from the trunk for a rear bar??
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use the money for gas. something you'll actually get some use out of.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by unreality6794
they're just steel bars...
There's a lot more to chassis stiffening than "throw more metal at it." Notice how between the mounting points and the bars in ALL of those strut bars, there's a joint? That joint completely defeats the purpose of the strut bars. Strut bars are supposed to prevent chassis flex. That joint lets the whole assembly flex. Genius.jpg
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Buy a 99-00 si strut tower bar, that thing is stiff and rigid as he!!, you won't have a problem with it at all.

OEM from BKHonda is like 40$
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Op dont listen to all these strut bar bashers. Go with the first set you where looking at, they are made by Megan Racing which is a good company. I have a ebay front sturt bar and a Skunk2 rear strut bar. Just because the front one is a no namer does not mean is does not work as well as my Skunk2 bar or OEM Type R bars, they all work the same.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by nealnanoHX
Op dont listen to all these strut bar bashers. Go with the first set you where looking at, they are made by Megan Racing which is a good company. I have a ebay front sturt bar and a Skunk2 rear strut bar. Just because the front one is a no namer does not mean is does not work as well as my Skunk2 bar or OEM Type R bars, they all work the same.
While we're at it, want to buy a big ole' bottle of snake oil?
It cures what ails ya'

Serious, look up what strut tower bars and the sorts do.

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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by nealnanoHX
Op dont listen to all these strut bar bashers. Go with the first set you where looking at, they are made by Megan Racing which is a good company. I have a ebay front sturt bar and a Skunk2 rear strut bar. Just because the front one is a no namer does not mean is does not work as well as my Skunk2 bar or OEM Type R bars, they all work the same.
this post and your 84mm on stock sleeves post have confirmed my suspicions that you dont know what you're talking about
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Originally Posted by nealnanoHX
Op dont listen to all these strut bar bashers. Go with the first set you where looking at, they are made by Megan Racing which is a good company. I have a ebay front sturt bar and a Skunk2 rear strut bar. Just because the front one is a no namer does not mean is does not work as well as my Skunk2 bar or OEM Type R bars, they all work the same.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

OP - what's your goal? Better handling? Or just looking to spend money...
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by doood
use the money for gas. something you'll actually get some use out of.



Originally Posted by 2LEM1
OP - what's your goal? Better handling? Or just looking to spend money...
Hahaha, seriously.


OP, save your money and buy strut bars that don't have parts that move or are adjustable in them and they should probably be a name brand or else it's more than likely just gonna be made out of cheap metal. The ones you posted I could probably bend them with my hands.
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They will flex the second any load hits them. A flexing strut bar, is an uneffective strut bar.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

I was actually going for the "you don't have any coilovers or swaybars so why are you thinking about generic strut bars" angle. But whatever.
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Default Re: set of 4 strut tower bars?

Originally Posted by integra_101
id rather spend 130$ on a nice lip or food
I laughed....
and agree. $130 is a weeks groceries..... at least you get full of them.


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