this is by far the most beautiful upper strut bar i have seen. i remember some saying that this style bar isn't legal for SCCA solo2. is that true?

this is allmotorITRs car. sorry for the picture pirating



[Modified by DOHC-DX, 3:42 PM 10/3/2002]

 

I believe it depends on the class you're running in, but in the closer-to-stock classes, only two point strut bars that connect only the towers are legal.

Three points bars like that bump you up a class, IIRC.

 

Very NOT-legal for Solo II other than in Prepared and Modified

 

If he is running in CSP, boot his *** out


edit: I can't spell

[Modified by 57STS, 10:58 AM 10/3/2002]


[Modified by 57STS, 10:59 AM 10/3/2002]

 

edited cause i'm a moron


[Modified by DOHC-DX, 4:09 PM 10/3/2002]

 

I didn't say anything about Street Modified. I said Prepared and Modified.

 

Just disconnect the back section for solo2...

 

yeah, sorry..... i mis-read it


[Modified by DOHC-DX, 4:08 PM 10/3/2002]

 

what about the neuspeed bar for the preludes...

http://prelude.vtec.net/gen4/perform...neutiebar.html

 

The Neuspeed bar is legal. It still connects the two shock towers. The 3-point thing means that the bar not just mounts to the two shock towers, but also mounts to the firewall. Then that's illegal.

 

I don't think the bar can touch the firewall - whether it is bolted or not. I remember a few years back someone developed a cantilever-style brace that would push on the firewall when the towers would flex thus transferring the force to the firewall. It didn't bolt on but they still ruled it illegal.

 

hmmm... I Didn't know that.

It still seems vague but who am I to argue... I 'm still new to the sport.


[Modified by Watkinsm3, 10:48 AM 10/3/2002]

 

Here is your answer:

No other configuration is permitted.


The allowed configuration is as follows:

Strut bars may be mounted only transversely across the car from upper right to upper left suspension mounting point and from lower right to lower left suspension mounting point.


The bar above is a different configuration since it also goes to the firewall. In regards to the different configuration, see the first part of my post.

The SCCA tells you in the beginning of the book that if it doesn't specifically say you can do something then to assume you can't.

 

Who makes this STB, and do they make one for 5gen Accords?

 

the sticker on it says BENEN, but it's not listed on their site.

 

More importantly, I may be a big dumb animal, but I cant deduce how one would attach that to the firewall, unless you remove the dash to thread a nut on the other side.

 

Remove the wipers and cowl cover. It bolts to the firewall in that area.

 

my car even has the nutz already there.

 

There are already threaded holes there. Ive seen the same holes on EG's DC's and EK's

 

so, how can i get one? i'd keep my OEM bar for racing, and throw this on for street

they're not listed on BENEN's site

 

how about CALLING benen.

 

Groovy. Im at work and have never really noticed them before. Guess this gives me an excust to go wander out in the parking lot and stare at my car.

 

that rule always gets me...I always think, 'it doesn't say anything about this, maybe I'll try it,' then I remember that if it isn't mentioned, it's illegal

 

lol, how ironic...

 

illegal, you say? Good, then we know it works