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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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What kindve sway bars are you people using? How do you like them? Any kinds you either recommend or prefer over another? Anything will help, Thanks
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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Comptech rear with adjustable rear tiebar. thats what I got and i notice it after i installed it. gotta love comptech. I also got there Front upper Ti strut bar. works great too.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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using the hotchkis comp. package sways. awesome!!! turns at 80mph like a wet dream
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:48 AM
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Progress rear with subframe brace.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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how do you like the progress?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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Comptech rear adjustable w/ alum tie bar

Best on the market. Easily adjustable co-axial system. No more messing with end links or making two adjustments. One bolt = easy.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nothing.Special &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how do you like the progress?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The progress is well worth the money. It's a solid 22mm bar. The Hotchkis(sp) bar is hallow so it's a bit lighter. And, it's an adjustable bar. The only thing is it doesn't come with a subframe brace and it tends to snap stock endlinks.

With my progress, i have snapped one stock endlink so far after 1 year of hard use. This was due mainly to my error. Recently i took off the split clamps that keep the sway bar from moving right to left, which caused the endlink to bind and snap the plastic end off of it. I put the clamps back on and haven't had a problem ever since. I love the bar.

When i purchased my progress bar the Hotchkis(sp) bar wasn't out yet. If i were to buy another bar over again i would go with the Hotchkis(sp) because you're able to adjust the "stiffness," but make sure you get their adjustable endlinks also.

Either bar should do a good job with keeping the rear end planted. If you go with a thicker rear bar you might want to look into going with stiffer springs also. Soft springs with a stiff bar in the rear usually results in subframe tear out. I'm using 600lb/in Eibach ERS springs in the back right now.

Good luck...late
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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The CTR/DC5-R rear bar is the best for the $$$.
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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what would do u use as ure front sway bar?
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 10:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CXr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The CTR/DC5-R rear bar is the best for the $$$.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=526476
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 06:12 AM
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Im using a CTR rear bar (22 mm) and the stock front bar. Im very happy with it, especially the price =&gt; $90
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike M &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Yup

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DC5R for me too.
At 86$ you cannot go wrong.
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 05:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by patrickkkkk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what would do u use as ure front sway bar?</TD></TR></TABLE>

use the stock front bar. using a stiffer front bar on a FWD will only induce more understeer. a stiffer bar allows the weight transfer from side to side during cornering to occur more quickly and easily overloads the outside front tire's maximum grip.
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