I made this brace at work.
I am making a few more at the request of some friends.
This one was made out of 1" square steel tube, but I am making the others
out of 3/4" round steel tube.
The bar weighs approx. 2 pounds.
It is very strong, and you only need to drill one hole at the firewall.
It will fit any 2nd gen CRX, with just about any engine. My CRX has a B18C5 and it clears just fine.
I will sell them at $80 each. would anyone be interested?
Thanks
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[Modified by Spaceballs the lunch box, 4:27 PM 6/2/2002]

 

i'd buy one if i had the money.

 

nice work.....i want to make one for my 90 integra......you took my idea completely, but very nice job!

 

nice job, where is your map sensor?

 

iwas thinking off doing one, but i was looking more into aluminium.
but anyway nice work!!' look good!!

 

The MAP sensor is right next to the fuel pressure gauge on the firewall.

 

Would you consider using any other materials, like aluminum, and does it come painted?

 

The brace looks rock solid. Any chance of you making one for an EF civic hatch ?????

 

I am almost sure it fits the civic.
I'll test fit it on one.
About making it out of aaluminum, I don't think it's going to happen.
I cannot get extruded aluminum tubbing.
Personally, I like it out of steel better since it is stronger.
and you can paint it to match your engine bay.

 

just a few questions...... what other aftermarket strut bar can i also use?(neuspeed, sprint, tuscudo, skunk2, tenzoR, ect...) because i wouldn't mind useing both if i can get it all to if under the hood. It's really cool looking,....nice jod and is that $80 shipped?

 

For aluminum tubing, look at http://www.wicksaircraft.com. That's where I get most of my battlebots materials.

 

It looks nice, but I have a few thoughts/questions...

Does it bolt to the pinch weld or straight back to the firewall (i can't tell on my work monitor). I wouldn't think the pinchweld would be strong enough to make a difference unless it also butts up against the firewall too.

Also, if it does bolt to the firewall, doesn't that occasionally cause the windshield to crack? I've heard of that in mustangs from the front end flex causing the windshiled frame to get out of shape on hard corners.

Overall, it's sweet that you made it yourself. There's nothing better than making your own parts. You should make us all some of those braces that were posted on here a while back that go from your door hinge up to the front upper structure (where the fender hangs). Of course I can't find it on a search, but I'd email you a pic if you're interested. It goes under the fender.