DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar
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DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar
Well, I got home from work about 3:00 p.m. today. And decided to lay down and take a nap. Did not wake up until 2 am. And when I woke up, this was sitting outside my door:
A brand new Neuspeed front upper strut bar from Paul at Dezod Motorsports.
Here is what all it came with
The bar itself, 4 rubber caps, a 6mm nut, and instructions.
<U>Tools needed: </U>
3/8ths drive ratchet, 14mm DEEP WELL socket, and a 10mm socket (for the clutch resivoir re-placement on 01-02 models)
<U>Installation:</U>
Obviously, pop the hood and look at the shock tower. there are 3 bolts, and standing in front of the car, you will need to remove the 2 OUTER MOST bolts on the tower.
Then, test fit the bar, and move the clutch fluid resevoir FORWARD to fit the bar. On the 01-02, you need to UNBOLT the resevoir, and use the supplied 6mm nut to rebolt it to a hole in the fenderwell.
The easiest way I found to get the bar to fit perfectly, was to LOOSEN, not remove, but LOOSEN the other 3rd bolt on the drivers side strut tower and jack the driver side of the car up, taking the weight off the strut. Then the bar will fit without a problem.
After that, bolt everything back down, and torque the strut mount bolts to 36 lb/ft. of Torque.Then, install the black rubber caps that came with the kit for a clean installation.
Finished product:
<U>TEST DRIVE:</U> Took my car down my "relaxation" road, a curvy, hilly street with no traffic inlets, stop lights, or stop signs. Some of the curves are sloping, sweeping, flat, and long.
The bar DOES make a difference in performance. The sloppiness in the front end that I was telling you guys about is virtually gone. The bar tightens the steering response, as well as virtually eliminating nearly all of the slop feeling in the wheel.
Another very easy and quick modification to the suspension that actually makes a difference.
Modified by .Red.EM2 at 3:10 AM 9/1/2006
A brand new Neuspeed front upper strut bar from Paul at Dezod Motorsports.
Here is what all it came with
The bar itself, 4 rubber caps, a 6mm nut, and instructions.
<U>Tools needed: </U>
3/8ths drive ratchet, 14mm DEEP WELL socket, and a 10mm socket (for the clutch resivoir re-placement on 01-02 models)
<U>Installation:</U>
Obviously, pop the hood and look at the shock tower. there are 3 bolts, and standing in front of the car, you will need to remove the 2 OUTER MOST bolts on the tower.
Then, test fit the bar, and move the clutch fluid resevoir FORWARD to fit the bar. On the 01-02, you need to UNBOLT the resevoir, and use the supplied 6mm nut to rebolt it to a hole in the fenderwell.
The easiest way I found to get the bar to fit perfectly, was to LOOSEN, not remove, but LOOSEN the other 3rd bolt on the drivers side strut tower and jack the driver side of the car up, taking the weight off the strut. Then the bar will fit without a problem.
After that, bolt everything back down, and torque the strut mount bolts to 36 lb/ft. of Torque.Then, install the black rubber caps that came with the kit for a clean installation.
Finished product:
<U>TEST DRIVE:</U> Took my car down my "relaxation" road, a curvy, hilly street with no traffic inlets, stop lights, or stop signs. Some of the curves are sloping, sweeping, flat, and long.
The bar DOES make a difference in performance. The sloppiness in the front end that I was telling you guys about is virtually gone. The bar tightens the steering response, as well as virtually eliminating nearly all of the slop feeling in the wheel.
Another very easy and quick modification to the suspension that actually makes a difference.
Modified by .Red.EM2 at 3:10 AM 9/1/2006
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haha nice install. I had a night like that last night.
It was my last day of work b4 i went back to school, and we had a little party. I ended up shooting tequila. I went home at 6pm, and slept till now, 8am. 14 hours of sleep is a great way to kick off the new University year.
It was my last day of work b4 i went back to school, and we had a little party. I ended up shooting tequila. I went home at 6pm, and slept till now, 8am. 14 hours of sleep is a great way to kick off the new University year.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18a_CRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha nice install. I had a night like that last night.
It was my last day of work b4 i went back to school, and we had a little party. I ended up shooting tequila. I went home at 6pm, and slept till now, 8am. 14 hours of sleep is a great way to kick off the new University year.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ive just been made redundant, i.e. i now have no job, and me and my ex-workmates have just been out on the sauce...god am i fucked, (too much beer and "other" stuff) In fact, i can barely see the screen. But hey, its all good, hee hee
Now, time to vomit... 
It was my last day of work b4 i went back to school, and we had a little party. I ended up shooting tequila. I went home at 6pm, and slept till now, 8am. 14 hours of sleep is a great way to kick off the new University year.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ive just been made redundant, i.e. i now have no job, and me and my ex-workmates have just been out on the sauce...god am i fucked, (too much beer and "other" stuff) In fact, i can barely see the screen. But hey, its all good, hee hee
Now, time to vomit...
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did you move the clutch fluid reservoir? I didn't move it because I couldn't figure out how to get my hands up into the area where the bolt/nut are located in order to loosen it....I'd like to move it forward though, because the bar and the reservoir cap are too close for comfort.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Red.EM2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">All I had to do was just pull forward on it gently, and it moved. It fits perfectly.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's pretty much what I did....I just don't know why they supplied that nut if it was not needed....I feel like I left out something....It fits fine, it just bothers me that the reservoir is so close to the bar...I get the feeling it's going to rub against the bar while driving and eventually rub off some of the black...I'm **** about stupid things
That's pretty much what I did....I just don't know why they supplied that nut if it was not needed....I feel like I left out something....It fits fine, it just bothers me that the reservoir is so close to the bar...I get the feeling it's going to rub against the bar while driving and eventually rub off some of the black...I'm **** about stupid things
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FYI: you might want to put those little black caps on with some silicone. On my old EP3 water leaked into the ends and rusted the nuts a little bit. Perhaps Neuspeed has improved the design, but it still might not be a bad thing to do.
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Re: DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar (.Red.EM2)
Mod sounds great! I've had the worst time trying to find a bar that'll fit there. Damn intake- not stock anymore, but it's still a hassle. How was the install? Seems pretty simple, but then so did changing the air filter when it was still stock.... 
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Re: DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar (.Red.EM2)
Haha- okay so I just got this for my car, (as a gift), and it's great! Easy install, looks good, and gives me a little bit of a difference even though I, unfortunately, don't have anything else done to my suspension. Gettin' a late start on that.... I'm not sure how well it would install with a stock intake, but I've got a K&N on and it was no problem at all.
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Re: DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar (Miracle)
Originally Posted by Miracle
Well, I got home from work about 3:00 p.m. today. And decided to lay down and take a nap. Did not wake up until 2 am. And when I woke up, this was sitting outside my door:
A brand new Neuspeed front upper strut bar from Paul at Dezod Motorsports.
Here is what all it came with
The bar itself, 4 rubber caps, a 6mm nut, and instructions.
<U>Tools needed: </U>
3/8ths drive ratchet, 14mm DEEP WELL socket, and a 10mm socket (for the clutch resivoir re-placement on 01-02 models)
<U>Installation:</U>
Obviously, pop the hood and look at the shock tower. there are 3 bolts, and standing in front of the car, you will need to remove the 2 OUTER MOST bolts on the tower.
Then, test fit the bar, and move the clutch fluid resevoir FORWARD to fit the bar. On the 01-02, you need to UNBOLT the resevoir, and use the supplied 6mm nut to rebolt it to a hole in the fenderwell.
The easiest way I found to get the bar to fit perfectly, was to LOOSEN, not remove, but LOOSEN the other 3rd bolt on the drivers side strut tower and jack the driver side of the car up, taking the weight off the strut. Then the bar will fit without a problem.
After that, bolt everything back down, and torque the strut mount bolts to 36 lb/ft. of Torque.Then, install the black rubber caps that came with the kit for a clean installation.
Finished product:
<U>TEST DRIVE:</U> Took my car down my "relaxation" road, a curvy, hilly street with no traffic inlets, stop lights, or stop signs. Some of the curves are sloping, sweeping, flat, and long.
The bar DOES make a difference in performance. The sloppiness in the front end that I was telling you guys about is virtually gone. The bar tightens the steering response, as well as virtually eliminating nearly all of the slop feeling in the wheel.
Another very easy and quick modification to the suspension that actually makes a difference.
Modified by .Red.EM2 at 3:10 AM 9/1/2006
A brand new Neuspeed front upper strut bar from Paul at Dezod Motorsports.
Here is what all it came with
The bar itself, 4 rubber caps, a 6mm nut, and instructions.
<U>Tools needed: </U>
3/8ths drive ratchet, 14mm DEEP WELL socket, and a 10mm socket (for the clutch resivoir re-placement on 01-02 models)
<U>Installation:</U>
Obviously, pop the hood and look at the shock tower. there are 3 bolts, and standing in front of the car, you will need to remove the 2 OUTER MOST bolts on the tower.
Then, test fit the bar, and move the clutch fluid resevoir FORWARD to fit the bar. On the 01-02, you need to UNBOLT the resevoir, and use the supplied 6mm nut to rebolt it to a hole in the fenderwell.
The easiest way I found to get the bar to fit perfectly, was to LOOSEN, not remove, but LOOSEN the other 3rd bolt on the drivers side strut tower and jack the driver side of the car up, taking the weight off the strut. Then the bar will fit without a problem.
After that, bolt everything back down, and torque the strut mount bolts to 36 lb/ft. of Torque.Then, install the black rubber caps that came with the kit for a clean installation.
Finished product:
<U>TEST DRIVE:</U> Took my car down my "relaxation" road, a curvy, hilly street with no traffic inlets, stop lights, or stop signs. Some of the curves are sloping, sweeping, flat, and long.
The bar DOES make a difference in performance. The sloppiness in the front end that I was telling you guys about is virtually gone. The bar tightens the steering response, as well as virtually eliminating nearly all of the slop feeling in the wheel.
Another very easy and quick modification to the suspension that actually makes a difference.
Modified by .Red.EM2 at 3:10 AM 9/1/2006
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Re: DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar (Miracle)
the install is cake. jack up the car so you can get a little play from the upper strut mounts then slap it on. It is a solid piece for sure. Oh your pics are vacant
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Re: DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar (ejLday)
the thread is two years old so its not suprising there arent any pictures anymore.
it really shouldnt require any instructions. it just bolts between strut towers. pretty straight forward
it really shouldnt require any instructions. it just bolts between strut towers. pretty straight forward
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Re: DIY: Neuspeed Upper Strut Bar (daddy)
Originally Posted by daddy
the thread is two years old so its not suprising there arent any pictures anymore.
it really shouldnt require any instructions. it just bolts between strut towers. pretty straight forward
it really shouldnt require any instructions. it just bolts between strut towers. pretty straight forward
anyways, instructions are available in this thread
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1759094
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