Front Strut Tower Bar Survey

[xRiCeBoYx]

Does this thermal wrap require disconnecting the hoses/cables or is it a wrap with a slit or coil that you can slip over or wrap onto the existing line? Looking to pick it up (or something similar). Thanks.

Yep, disconnecting stuff is required. It's literally constructed like a chinese fingertrap. Negative battery cable was a non-issue to take off, but I was more apprehensive about the rubber tube since I couldn't find a damn thing about what it was or what that tube may or may not contain. Traced it around a bit and said screw it and went all in. I still don't 100% know what it is, but I still do strongly believe it's the fuel purge line, and at most, it may have some fuel vapors in it, but not enough to get fuel everywhere. Mine was bone dry when I took it off.

If you don't feel like taking stuff off, I guess you can grab a roll of regular thermal wrap and wrap it like one would do to exhaust piping

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[verbalj]

Yep, disconnecting stuff is required. It's literally constructed like a chinese fingertrap. Negative battery cable was a non-issue to take off, but I was more apprehensive about the rubber tube since I couldn't find a damn thing about what it was or what that tube may or may not contain. Traced it around a bit and said screw it and went all in. I still don't 100% know what it is, but I still do strongly believe it's the fuel purge line, and at most, it may have some fuel vapors in it, but not enough to get fuel everywhere. Mine was bone dry when I took it off.

If you don't feel like taking stuff off, I guess you can grab a roll of regular thermal wrap and wrap it like one would do to exhaust piping

thanks for the heads up. I don’t mind disconnecting tubes, but in my experience, those tubes under the hood are always a pain in the ass to disconnect and sometimes reconnect. If I can avoid it, I would, but like you, I feel it’s necessary to put on a sleeve since the bar rests right on top of it (and the battery’s negative terminal).

I’ll go to my local auto parts store to see if they have it or something similar. Thank you!

 

[integra15]

I have the the Ultra Racing bar as well. Honestly did not feel anything. But it looks amazing and will hold its value really well being the only one piece. Side note it blocks access to the brake fluid.

 

[gtman]

I have the the Ultra Racing bar as well. Honestly did not feel anything. But it looks amazing and will hold its value really well being the only one piece. Side note it blocks access to the brake fluid.

Actually, it's not the only one piece bar.

 

[Vincent@27WON]

We are aiming for a mid to late summer release of our bar, Actually just confirmed final fitment this morning along with all our customer feedback and these will be moving to production now.

 

[kimtyson]

DC Sports, $128, I like the single piece with no movement, no issues at all.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-Sports-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[j1an51]

Proud cusco owner on a 17 ext cvt

 

[bushido69]

Proud cusco owner on a 17 ext cvt

Pics plz... thnx

 

[yhkwok]

Okay, I know it's not as rigid as the one piece design ones, but I've seen in a local selling group someone is selling a Megan strut bar for like $50, is that worth a try? Or I should go straight to one piece?

 

[jayy_swish]

Okay, I know it's not as rigid as the one piece design ones, but I've seen in a local selling group someone is selling a Megan strut bar for like $50, is that worth a try? Or I should go straight to one piece?

A 1 piece design (meaning a wielded together piece, no screws or bolts to take the pieces apart) will have less flex within itself, so it is more rigid

 

[yhkwok]

A 1 piece design (meaning a wielded together piece, no screws or bolts to take the pieces apart) will have less flex within itself, so it is more rigid

Appreciate your answer, I do understand it's not gonna be as rigid, I'm just debating $50 vs $180 (ish) of a difference, would I still get anything worth out of the $50 one?

 

[jayy_swish]

Appreciate your answer, I do understand it's not gonna be as rigid, I'm just debating $50 vs $180 (ish) of a difference, would I still get anything worth out of the $50 one?

That’s up to you if your up for spending the money on a 1 piece or not, but if you don’t have other handling mods this isn’t a mod that will be night or day than say a rear sway bar. This is only felt on super sharp turns where body rolls is a huge factor so for daily driving it’s really not felt. That being said I recommend pairing this with the type r subframe brace. It was discussed in this post early on, so you can find part numbers there if needed it’s a $30 mod. Felt my Front suspension was stable going over dips and bumps with it compared to not. Although, I would recommend shelling out on a one piece front strut bar. I am pleased with the DC bar as it’s 1 piece, thick, and sturdy.. plus allows access to the brake reservoir

 

[REBELXSi]

3.) I believe it was around $75 to $100 shipped via eBay.

No way lol... Def not new, anyway. Whyd you get rid of it?

 

[yhkwok]

That’s up to you if your up for spending the money on a 1 piece or not, but if you don’t have other handling mods this isn’t a mod that will be night or day than say a rear sway bar. This is only felt on super sharp turns where body rolls is a huge factor so for daily driving it’s really not felt. That being said I recommend pairing this with the type r subframe brace. It was discussed in this post early on, so you can find part numbers there if needed it’s a $30 mod. Felt my Front suspension was stable going over dips and bumps with it compared to not. Although, I would recommend shelling out on a one piece front strut bar. I am pleased with the DC bar as it’s 1 piece, thick, and sturdy.. plus allows access to the brake reservoir

Yes, this is part of the plan, Type R subframe brace is already on, Type R RSB + Accord endlink is also ready, but I'm not putting them in until I lower it, just want it to be firmer first considered many said the Type R RSB tend to oversteer, more support will probably give me a peace of mind. I do AutoX my civic sometime, but I'm not putting much performance mods on so far, just wanna see how much I could squeeze from stock first.

Reason I ask about the Megan bar is simply because it's a good deal to me, but if it's not going to show enough improvements or if down the road I'll upgrade to one piece anyway, I may just wait then.

 

[gtman]

Yes, this is part of the plan, Type R subframe brace is already on, Type R RSB + Accord endlink is also ready, but I'm not putting them in until I lower it, just want it to be firmer first considered many said the Type R RSB tend to oversteer, more support will probably give me a peace of mind. I do AutoX my civic sometime, but I'm not putting much performance mods on so far, just wanna see how much I could squeeze from stock first.

Reason I ask about the Megan bar is simply because it's a good deal to me, but if it's not going to show enough improvements or if down the road I'll upgrade to one piece anyway, I may just wait then.

I get it, $50 is a good deal. But those hinged 3 piece bars, while better than nothing, are less functional compared to the solid bars. Bang for the buck, the DC Sports bar is a great choice.

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