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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 09:50 AM
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I've been looking to bring my 94 hatch's suspension to the next level lately. It's my track toy that still sees a decent amount of street use. When it comes to sway bars I'm having trouble deciding what route to go. I'm currently running what I've been told is an ITR front sway and no rear sway. I'm currently on Skunk2 pro series II coils, with hardrace bushings all round. The new route I'm going is with FEAL 441+ coils and Swift springs, as well as going the route of adjustable upper arms f&r to really dial in my alignment. When looking for sway bars, all I'm really greeted with are rear sways, like the popular ASR. I've heard upgrading the rear sway can really make the car twitchy, and although that can be great for AutoX, I would like to keep the car as stable as possible especially at higher speeds, as this is mainly a track toy. In the year of 2023, what are some good overall sway bar kits (or set ups) front AND rear that people have had good luck with? More specs about my car: B20b motor, Integra full disc conversion, 205mm tires on 15in wheels (200tw only, cycling between Advan Neovas and Ecstasy V730s). Eventually planning to go wider fenders and tires up front, something not too drastic like 225.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 10:48 AM
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Running stock sway bars on my teg. 650f/800r plenty of stability at speed (I think alignment settings and now aero have a lot to do with that). I'm getting enough out of this setup that I don't plan on running sway bars any time soon.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 12:28 PM
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225/45/15 tires fit well on our cars (provided you have the correct wheel size).

I was never able to find as many options for an aftermarket front sway bar as I was with rear sways. I'm using the OEM Si sway bar up front with fresh ES bushings, and the ASR rear swaybar. I'm pending results to get the car on the road but I expect it to handle fantastically.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 08:35 PM
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Progress Technology still offers front and rear sway bars for '92-00 Civics. Check them out.

https://www.progressauto.com/

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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 06:16 AM
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Appreciate the answers y'all, this is the stuff I was looking for, thanks!
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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 06:38 AM
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Default Re: Front AND Rear Sway Bars

Also USDM ITR front sway bar = GSR/98 (I think) and up all Integra sway bar (and GS model 97 Integra), so don't get fooled by someone trying to sell a 24mm front sway bar as an ITR only part.
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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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On my hatch I run a 24mm front and 23mm rear bar with corner weight balanced coilovers (500lb springs on all four corners) the ride is rough on the street but never twitchy.
Parkinglot autocross I'd want more rear bar or less front for the low speed rotation, high speed autocross the car feels very toss-able but not unstable in any way. (on street tires)

When I started I bought the three sizes of rear bar that were easily gathered.
GSR rear bar (13mm)
USDM ITR bar (22mm)
JDM ITR bar (23mm)
I started small and moved up as I wanted more. the mounting is identical so swapping is a ~15 minute job at the track. (with different bushings that I left on the bar)
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