Review: Progress Technology 20.5mm Rear Sway Bar

[cmwalton16]

And you were refunded?

Haven't approached them about it yet. I'm wondering what results others will get, I haven't really read of anyone installing.

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[CivicLX2016]

Haven't approached them about it yet. I'm wondering what results others will get, I haven't really read of anyone installing.

I would get a replacement one sent out to see it a different one will torque down correctly.

Any chance you could record and upload a video so we can see/hear what you're talking about?

 

[cmwalton16]

I would get a replacement one sent out to see it a different one will torque down correctly.

Any chance you could record and upload a video so we can see/hear what you're talking about?

I already have the OEM mount back on and didn't take a vid. Very low rpm (idle to ~1200) vibrations in park and reverse. It was pretty loud and this was a humming vibration noise heard only inside the cabin, no rattles or noises heard outside the car. Side mirrors and rearview mirrors vibrated bad. Radio, door panels, center console etc were rattling

 

[CivicLX2016]

I already have the OEM mount back on and didn't take a vid. Very low rpm (idle to ~1200) vibrations in park and reverse. It was pretty loud and this was a humming vibration noise heard only inside the cabin, no rattles or noises heard outside the car. Side mirrors and rearview mirrors vibrated bad. Radio, door panels, center console etc were rattling

From what I read, the polyurethane motor mounts will vibrate more, but excessive vibration could be loose connection. Get a new one and torque it to specific foot pounds.

 

[fightermav]

I did just get mine in the mail now. I'm going to probably go ahead and install it and see.... I did notice two almost identical marks on one end of the mount. Just an observation.

 

[cmwalton16]

I did just get mine in the mail now. I'm going to probably go ahead and install it and see.... I did notice two almost identical marks on one end of the mount. Just an observation.

Mine has those too but that's not what I was referring to as compression

 

[fightermav]

Mine has those too but that's not what I was referring to as compression

Yeah I gotcha. I'm going to try mine. Maybe yours just has some defect. We shall see. I can't think of any long term engine damage that shaking can do.

 

[ultraracingusa]

Cusco has one out, but it's not stiffer than Progress, it's 18mm IIRC.

Ultra Racing USA has a 19mm RSB but it's $380.

https://ultraracing-usa.com/product_info.php/honda-civic-2016-2017-rear-sway-bar-19mm-p-566

Progress is the best out there so far.

http://www.ultraracing-usa.com/honda-civic-fk7-hatch-2017-rear-sway-bar-19mm/ Our website links have been updated. We have a special price drop now.

 

[hawk02]

Over $100 more and smaller...????? Got the Progress.

 

[BarracksSi]

Over $100 more and smaller...????? Got the Progress.

Holy moly -- EP3 bar is still almost $400 from them. And 19mm (stock RSX Type-S size) instead of 22mm like Progress (and DC5-R).

If these are selling well, I'm in the wrong business.

 

[Try Not To Die]

Any updates after installation?

 

[hawk02]

Installed the Progress bar Sat morning, easy install, much larger when laid side by side, that's when you really notice it. Well worth it, stiffer, more planted feel and minimal body roll, also have the Sirimoto strut tower bar and did the Hasport rear mount. I would love to see how these Sport HB's handle with a top end extreme performance summer tire, I think that's where the biggest improvement will come from upgrading from the Conti touring tires.....

 

[cmwalton16]

Installed the Progress bar Sat morning, easy install, much larger when laid side by side, that's when you really notice it. Well worth it, stiffer, more planted feel and minimal body roll, also have the Sirimoto strut tower bar and did the Hasport rear mount. I would love to see how these Sport HB's handle with a top end extreme performance summer tire, I think that's where the biggest improvement will come from upgrading from the Conti touring tires.....

My car feels glued to the road wet or dry with Michelin Pilot Super Sports 235/40/18.

 

[hawk02]

My car feels glued to the road wet or dry with Michelin Pilot Super Sports 235/40/18.

I'll bet it does!!!!! Nice choice

 

[cmwalton16]

I'll bet it does!!!!! Nice choice

Did you install on ramps/lift/stands?

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