Anyone using innovativemounts Crossmember for EF?

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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Default Anyone using innovativemounts Crossmember for EF?

i was just wondering if anyone is using that on there EF and if so how well is it does it clear up a lot of room? and does that bushing set they are selling any differ from the stock one? lmk wanting to get some feedback before i go ahead and order one! thanks!
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Search, There are threads about this already. I haven't had any problems with mine after 2k miles. It just hangs down too low.

Save some extra money and get a better brand...


Here are pics of mine, and my car isn't that low:





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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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I would just invest in a set of decent traction bars
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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what would you recommend because my car is a little lower than yours man lmk i really need the most input as much for real
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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I like the ESP unit, VERY solid and decent clearance.


Ride height:
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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are u talking about the replacement crossmember with no adjustment

or innovative traction bar which is a replacement subframe with adjustment

because i heard innovative traction bar is one of the best
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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I am using the innovative crossmember on my rex and it's no too low but I still need to go sideways on speed bumps and watch where I drive.

I previously had the innovative on my old rex which wasn't that low either but got caught on some welded plate on the road and bent the shiznit out of my frame.
And no not speeding. Cruising bout 25mph-30mph.

I had an full race 'style (can't remember the brand name) crossmember and they bolt up to where your tow hooks are. That's junk. Those threads are weak and the crossmember kept coming loose on its own. Scared the puter out of me. So I had to get the innovative again. But it's mainly a crossmember to clear a big header and use a small radiator. It's not a traction bar.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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so there is a difference between the innovative traction bar and crossmemeber? are there any differences in how low it sits to the ground between the two>?
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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yes their traction bars tuck up quite a bit better... the only thing the crossmember replacement has on the traction bars is the eg radiator mounts...
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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i have the inovative crossmember in my 90 rex si. it does help out a great deal with traction. i have the energy sus. bushing in mine. im also useing hasport mounts too. its all depending on how low you car sits if the bar is right for you. i have ksport full coilovers and 18 wheels.. .as for speed bumps and pot holes either bar can be damage. im also ruuning a custom turbo set on my rex mani dp made bye rcautowork. {ramhorn mani and 3 in dp} i also run a 92 to 95 civic half radi and slim fan. it freed up lots of room for me. the 92 to 95 civic rad sits great with no mods at all.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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thanks guys, but if i was to purchase that bad boy, (innovative) can i run my full size koyo? so the innovative is the best choice i have out there?
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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yeah both the traction bar and the crossmember will work fine with your radiator
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Even though I haven't use Innovative(although I was considering it, but got a 2g Avid, then 3g ETD, and now a ESP), it appears to be solid. Of those that I used, only the ETD didn't allow for the stock radiator mounts to be used.
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