I'm looking at option for front lower 4 point braces and thus far am only finding units from Megan Racing and NRG Innovations. The problem is the Megan unit is not usable as it doesn't clear the cat while the somewhat less rigid NRG unit does. Is anyone aware of a safe, viable way to use the Megan brace and still retain the cat?

 

Go to an exhaust shop and have them move the cat farther down. If your o2 sensor wire won't reach, ebay has a ton of honda 4-wire o2 sensor extensions for sale.

Also, whichever brace you get, make sure to get some longer control arm mounting bolts. Toyota has some 82.5mm bolts that work perfectly. The part number is SU003-05213.

 

Good to know.

 

I've had both, found that with them I had clearance issues with some speed bumps and track side curbs/rumble strips.
I run the factory Integra front lower tie bar that sits on top of the subframe with zero issues.

 

Thank you Freedo and relic1 for the info. Saving it on my comp now.

With the front tie bar, on the 99 civic ex i had at the time, with 1.50 inch drop i never had contact issues.

 

Ultra Racing makes a front lower bar as well.

 

I just checked Ultra Racing and am only finding a 2 point brace for the lower front