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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Hey guys back here to ask what your thoughts are. I've purchased the JDM ITR 25mm front sway bar for my ITR and thinking about buying the JDM one for the rear sway bar along with the rear strut bar. If I where to buy the later of the two would I run into to major oversteering problems? IE I drive spirited at times when taking those turns, you all know what I mean How much stiffer would my ride be once corning? Is this a worth while upgrade, I belive it is I'd just like to know your thoughts. I'd like to one day autotrack in the future, but this is part of my build to make the car handle better. The rear swap bar comes w/Type R rear 23mm Bar Honda Bushings, D Bracket and Beaks Kit as well.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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It is a worthwhile upgrade and you wont have problems with over steer if you know how to use your right foot properly.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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If you currently have a USDM ITR, the front sway should be 24mm and 22mm rear IIRC.

Is there that much of a benefit to upgrade to the JDM ITR 25mm front and JDM 23mm rear?
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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i can't think of any reason to go larger in front. the rear? it's 1mm, if you're still on stock springs the car has a slight understeer bias. normally guys who autocross and really want to spin the car around move to a neutral or rear bias spring rate
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nightrider
If you currently have a USDM ITR, the front sway should be 24mm and 22mm rear IIRC.

Is there that much of a benefit to upgrade to the JDM ITR 25mm front and JDM 23mm rear?
Front what I've been reading is that JDM ITR 25mm front and JDM 23mm rear should give me approx 13% more stiffness up front and dido for the rear. As far as the rear sway bar goes I don't know.



Originally Posted by idrivesideways
i can't think of any reason to go larger in front. the rear? it's 1mm, if you're still on stock springs the car has a slight understeer bias. normally guys who autocross and really want to spin the car around move to a neutral or rear bias spring rate

Yes I am still on stock spings, I should have been clearer. Yes, I do want to autocross but more or less several times a year. I'd be dd the ITR more than anything until the I get another car to dd. I'd like to replace the ITR, not sell I'd like to go with an AP2 or CL9 later on. Any more info on why I should or why I shouldn't go larger in the rear for a mix of dd & autocross would help
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Front what I've been reading is that JDM ITR 25mm front and JDM 23mm rear should give me approx 13% more stiffness up front and dido for the rear. As far as the rear sway bar goes I don't know.


sure, but if you can't drive, it doesn't matter what mods you have.

nothing beats seat time, which i'm not claiming that i have, but something to consider before spending money on potentially useless upgrades.

i'd out-drive your oem setup, then move on from there.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nightrider
sure, but if you can't drive, it doesn't matter what mods you have.

nothing beats seat time, which i'm not claiming that i have, but something to consider before spending money on potentially useless upgrades.

i'd out-drive your oem setup, then move on from there.

You sure are right putting in that seat time. LOL well I can drive on the streets I get better everyday...Thanks for your input
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