After Eibach Pro-kit springs, Megan strut brace, Pirelli PZero Neros rubbers, and KYB GR-2 shocks, my 99 accord handles like a champ, but I know there's more to be done. I have a few different sway bars in mind, but I wanted to see if anyone could tell me what characteristics I might get by swapping them out. I've never had the rear end get too loose on me. The car usually will slide outward solidly at its max, without throwing front or rear wildly into the turn.

Here's my question. If I upgrade both front and rear sway bars, should I expect my handling to remain about the same, only less roll with more response? If I only upgrade the rear, should I expect a massive change to oversteer?

I realize each of these brands are quality parts, but do any stand out from the others? Eibach's kit is supposedly tuned for their Pro-kit springs, but it's also the one brand that asks $70 more. Any constructive input is welcome, and actual experiences would be very much appreciated.

 

I got the biggest difference in handling when I installed my energy suspension bushings. I have very little to no body roll when going through the corners. It made a huge difference and I think I got my kit for $130 and installed it myself. I do recommend though if you do go this route to get an alignment when finished though.

 

I upgraded just my rear sway with the TL-S sway and it made a difference. the car has a netural feel going thru corners. if your looking to save some money, its a real cheap easy mod to do. for me I don't do anything hard core and just wanted to upgrade my handling a little. I didn't feel the need to upgrade the front sway.
I have talked to a few people that have the Eibach front and rear sways and they claim to have drastic improvements in handeling. what do you use your car for mainly? if your car is a daily driver that you take out on the back roads, I'd recommend the TL-S rear sway. its 2mm thicker then your current stock sway bar and you will feel the difference. if you auto-x then get the eibach front and rear sway. the eibach comes with a 22mm rear sway if I am not mistaken, and they guys that have them claim to have a little bit of oversteer in hard corners.

 

Thanks for the info. The car is a daily driver. Though it's lower and much more responsive, it still seems to ride just as well as stock. I don't do autoX, but I DO live in the foothills, and love doing mountain runs on the weekends. Basically, I'm looking for the best handling performance I can achieve. I'm only weary about upgrading the front sway bar because I'm not very fond of significant oversteer.

 

Upgrading the front sway bar will produce more understeer... not oversteer. (You were correct in your 1st post, but not the last one.) ST sways are adjustable for 6th gen (front only I think), so you'd be able to "tune" it to your liking. I'd say, if you already have a neutral feel and you're thinking about upgrading, get both front and rear.


Modified by philadd at 3:56 PM 8/21/2005