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Old May 25, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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What strut bar should i get first the front, upper back, lower back can only get one now so what would be the best to start out with. This is the brand I'll probly get, is this ok for me i really cant afford much right nowso will this brand be ok or does the brand make a big difference.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?ITEMID=37783&BQ=sc (front)
http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?ITEMID=37764&BQ=sc (upper rear)
http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?ITEMID=37768&BQ=sc (lower rear)
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Old May 25, 2002 | 10:52 PM
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Don't waste your money on that. You are better off saving more money and getting a nice strut bar or look for a used Type R one.
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Old May 25, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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so it does matter what brand you get will the type r fit my ls and thats a front one right so i should get the front first??? is that the best to start with or what will make th bigest difference??? thanks
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Old May 25, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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Yes the Type R will fit your ls and get the front one first.
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Old May 25, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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thanks man i had a eye on one on ebay ill good check it out

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Old May 25, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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Default Re: What strut bar to get??? (94integrablur)

Make sure it's a genuine real OEM type-r and not a cheap knock-off "type-r" bar.

The ITR rear sway bar is supposed to make the biggest difference in handling. It's 22mm instead of the LS's 14mm. People with properly installed ITR sway bars are 100% satisfied. Ask around.
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Old May 26, 2002 | 12:23 AM
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Personally I would go with the ITR rear sway bar first. I think is is the best bang for the buck in handeling. Beaks Products has a good kit with the bar and reinforcement plates. Check out his site.

http://www.beaksproducts.com/main.html
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Old May 26, 2002 | 01:10 AM
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u can get cheap no name bars on ebay for 20 bucks... i rather get a skunk2 bar tho..
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Old May 26, 2002 | 01:58 AM
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Mugen haha Seriously though I would get the ITR sway bar with the beak kits like above guy said. But if your getting the front bar I would try and get Neuspeed even though it cost a lot. Anyways its your choice. Just remember you get for what you pay.
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Old May 26, 2002 | 05:48 AM
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very good advise, dollar for dollar you can't do a better mod.
-Scary
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Old May 26, 2002 | 07:06 AM
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For a front bar, I like the Neuspeed. It bolts in 4 locations as opposed to 2, and it is one solid piece. The DC and others that are 3 piece are a waste of money IMO.

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Old May 26, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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Default Re: What strut bar to get??? (Calavera)

I thought he was talking about strut bars?
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Old May 26, 2002 | 10:26 PM
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Don't waste your money on that.
You are WAY better off saving more money and getting a nice strut bar-->
Neuspeed front
Skunk2 rear
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Old May 26, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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I don't know man, I got a cheapie $40 one off of ebay, How much could a hard piece of metal be? If it is built solidly, which mine was, then it will get the job done. I don't think there can be too much to making a bent, hard, piece of metal.

That is just my $.02, I think that the money can be spent in quality parts where it matters, I/H/E and other Ingine Mods :D
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Old May 27, 2002 | 05:05 AM
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Neuspeed

I paid $96 shipped for my bar, see below, and I am very happy with the results. If you don't have a front strut bar now, I'd suggest getting one...it does make a difference.



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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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You should get spoon sports strut bars. I have them and they arer really nice. Huge difference.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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how long is the skunk2 rear sway bar and neuspeed front strut bar??

usdm tyPE r IS 22MM BACK .... 24 MM THE FRONT I THINK, CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 12:42 PM
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Default Re: What strut bar to get??? (94integrablur)

you get what you pay-for. if you want performance stick with the name brands (Spoon,Neuspeed, etc.)
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 12:49 PM
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Default Re: What strut bar to get??? (94integrablur)

if you want cheap = oem gsr ~ $30

nice aftermarket = benen, carbing type II
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 01:59 PM
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Default Re: What strut bar to get??? (dante_420)

I've got an ITR front upper strut bar for sale. It's the real thing, not a knock off. I'll sell it to you for $85 plus shipping. Let me know. I can provide some good references from this board. email me, sluszcz@hotmail.com.

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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 02:05 PM
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u should get the one that mounts to the firewall
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 02:14 PM
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Neuspeed. Got it for $100. 1 pc design
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 02:23 PM
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The LS does NOT have the bolts for the stock ITR bar to bolt up to.. keep in mind you will have to buy some. The Neuspeed ia a great bar, as is the Mugen (hehe), Skunk2, and Spoon.. as well as many others. As stated previously, you do get what you pay for. The knock-off's aren't as strong as the real thing, ever. Benen does not make a front upper bar. And to the best of my knowledge, there are no bars made for the 3rd gen integra that bolt to the firewall. to the best of my knowledge... An ITR rear sway bar will help tremendously. Good Luck.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 05:37 PM
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have you guys seen/heard anything about the JG bar?

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/...uspension.html

(scroll down to the bottom of the page)
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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mugen bars are the best hands down. then i'd say buy spoon, benen, or skunk2.
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