#2125356 - 12/12/07 08:13 PM
Re: Rear Sway Bar
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Design
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The urethane bushings on the progress ARB can be a bit noisy after extended use. Be prepared to use some silicone grease every 3K or so.
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#2127856 - 12/13/07 01:44 PM
Re: Rear Sway Bar
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patsmears_07_SI
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Thanks for the forewarning on the bushings and I'm glad to hear there's no breakage issues. My biggest concern now is if this mod will be as good as most people say for auto-x. Everyone running si's out here are in stock class and my CAI bumps me up. Hoping the rear sway bar, high performance summer tires, and Improved Driving(probably biggest mod) can make me more competitive for this upcoming season. Then exhaust, then header, then reflash, and then and then and then...
Thanks for the input and any other is welcome.
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#2127934 - 12/13/07 01:57 PM
Re: Rear Sway Bar
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AX-NY'06Si
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If you are running with SCCA, I believe that you can go to STX with a CAI and rear sway if you stay with Azenis RT615. I don't usually run with SCCA, but do attend one or two events per year. Last year, since I didn't have R-comps or any other performance mods GS or STX didn't make much sense. Next year I will probably go with RT615s, Sway Bar and HFP suspension, which should be close to perfect for STX, which makes alot more sense than ESP.
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#2128373 - 12/13/07 04:04 PM
Re: Rear Sway Bar
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zachys
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Registered: 03/28/06
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I have this and love everything except the ride...OMG it's harsh but it makes the car far better in handling...I recommend it....the talk of the breakage was with the bracket for the end links. He made a DIY on the fix and hasnt had any problems. I think this happened to 6 people
Here's the thread on it
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspensio...rket-sways.html
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#2131268 - 12/14/07 03:10 PM
Re: Rear Sway Bar
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patsmears_07_SI
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AX-NY'06SI:
I do run in the SCCA and was in STX last year because of the addition of the CAI. Since our cars have a limited slip basically anything you change besides to stock size aftermarket rims and I think some body modifications puts you in STX. You can stay in STX with stock size replacement rims (17 or 18) and I can't remember if it's X7.5 or X8? The sway bar, header and exhaust also keep you in class. I am not certain about the Hondata reflash, but that won't be until I hit the 36,000 mile warranty mark so I'll look into it then. My friend runs an rsx-s with that set-up plus adjustable suspension and kicks my ass in STX, and he has an after-market limited slip, so if you're doing suspension/tires/sway bar it will definitely make the car competitive in class. Let me know how you like the HFP suspension.
Zachys:
Thanks for the comments about ride and performance. I'm glad you aren't having problems with your sway bar regarding breakage or performance. Did you weld any support when you installed or did you just install the sway bar? Probably to be on the safe side I'll add some support. Thanks for the link and help.
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#2150595 - 12/20/07 07:06 PM
Re: Rear Sway Bar
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zachys
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Registered: 03/28/06
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Nope, I just installed it with no additional modifications and I have no problems
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