DIY : Corsport Front Strut Bar

michinsi · 02-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Here is a DIY for the corsport front strut bar.

First thing would be to take off the plastic cowl. To do so remove the 3 small plastic tabs located in the left, middle, and the right. After those 3 are removed located 2 more gray plastic tabs on the way left and the right, located near the fender.

Once the tabs are removed gently pull up on the cowl. Its held on by plastic clips. Once the cowl is removed pull out the winshield wiper hose.

Remove the 3 nuts holding the strut with a 14mm socket.

Once removed place the bar and re-install the 14mm nuts on both sides.

Once the install is done put the cowls back in place and your done!
Here is the finished product

Thanks to Tai, and Remy @ Corsport for the great service!

Sle · 02-21-2009, 11:36 PM

nice. any noticable differences?

and when you cover it back up does it look oem as f***??

Will06SI · 02-21-2009, 11:40 PM

nice diy bro you should feel it when cornering hard and less body roll. i was thinking of adding to this 2 to complement my other braces.

***CorSport*** · 02-22-2009, 05:06 PM

Sick, thanks for posting!

michinsi · 02-22-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sle

nice. any noticable differences?

and when you cover it back up does it look oem as f***??

Once the cowl is back into place it covers the whole strut. Won't be able to notice it at all.
Difference? Yes...it feels much more responsive when turning into corners.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will06SI

nice diy bro you should feel it when cornering hard and less body roll. i was thinking of adding to this 2 to complement my other braces.

Get it! Its cheap and its a great mod!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorSport

Sick, thanks for posting!

No problem!

Will06SI · 02-22-2009, 06:36 PM

i planned on getting it soon enjoy it.

raybyduhbay · 02-23-2009, 01:16 AM

how much would this help if u already have the progress RSB?

072civic · 02-23-2009, 03:28 AM

how much for this strut bar and is it that same one for the R18 civic?

michinsi · 02-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will06SI

i planned on getting it soon enjoy it.

Hurry up and get it Will!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 072civic

how much for this strut bar and is it that same one for the R18 civic?

Its $95 shipped from Corsport. Ask Tai or Remy about the fitment issue. I have no idea if it will fit or not.

***CorSport*** · 02-23-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 072civic

how much for this strut bar and is it that same one for the R18 civic?

Yup fits both.

072civic · 02-23-2009, 06:03 PM

thanks good to know and is that price the same if i want it shipped to canada (vancouver, BC) to be specific?

FG2BoostCoupe · 02-24-2009, 10:27 AM

nice easy and straight forward DIY

darken0420 · 06-13-2009, 01:20 AM

Thanks, I used this as a quick guide for a different bar.

michinsi · 06-13-2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FG2BoostCoupe

nice easy and straight forward DIY

Quote:

Originally Posted by darken0420

Thanks, I used this as a quick guide for a different bar.

Thanks

thisisdudewhoru · 06-13-2009, 01:52 AM

Damn, wish I had this diy. Took me 7 hours to figure it out.

jaimo89 · 06-17-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the help

xgrafcorex · 07-05-2009, 01:21 PM

What did you torque the nuts back to? I'm about to put on my strut bar since it isn't helping much sitting on the floor in my living room. Didn't see any specs on that in any of the books that came with the car. Plan on heading up to Auto Zone here in a minute to buy a Haynes manual.

xgrafcorex · 07-05-2009, 01:28 PM

edit...double post, gotta love faulty internet connection.

**obert** · 07-05-2009, 01:41 PM

Nice DIY !!!!!!

xgrafcorex · 07-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Tried to get the Haynes manual at Auto zone a few minutes ago but they didn't have one for this year.

02-21-2009, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
michinsi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hatorade Age: 26 Posts: 4,012 McTomalds	DIY : Corsport Front Strut Bar Here is a DIY for the corsport front strut bar. First thing would be to take off the plastic cowl. To do so remove the 3 small plastic tabs located in the left, middle, and the right. After those 3 are removed located 2 more gray plastic tabs on the way left and the right, located near the fender. Once the tabs are removed gently pull up on the cowl. Its held on by plastic clips. Once the cowl is removed pull out the winshield wiper hose. Remove the 3 nuts holding the strut with a 14mm socket. Once removed place the bar and re-install the 14mm nuts on both sides. Once the install is done put the cowls back in place and your done! Here is the finished product Thanks to Tai, and Remy @ Corsport for the great service! Last edited by michinsi; 07-19-2010 at 12:15 AM.
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Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 25,078 RPM_FURY!!	i planned on getting it soon enjoy it.

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072civic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 21 Posts: 1,305	how much for this strut bar and is it that same one for the R18 civic?

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072civic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 21 Posts: 1,305	thanks good to know and is that price the same if i want it shipped to canada (vancouver, BC) to be specific?

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FG2BoostCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Point Pleasant,NJ is my home. Orlando,FL for now Age: 27 Posts: 260 Smitt	nice easy and straight forward DIY

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darken0420 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Zurich Age: 33 Posts: 1,791 Dave	Thanks, I used this as a quick guide for a different bar.

06-13-2009, 01:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
thisisdudewhoru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,086	Damn, wish I had this diy. Took me 7 hours to figure it out.

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xgrafcorex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Age: 29 Posts: 1,367 Brian	What did you torque the nuts back to? I'm about to put on my strut bar since it isn't helping much sitting on the floor in my living room. Didn't see any specs on that in any of the books that came with the car. Plan on heading up to Auto Zone here in a minute to buy a Haynes manual.

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xgrafcorex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Age: 29 Posts: 1,367 Brian	edit...double post, gotta love faulty internet connection.

07-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
xgrafcorex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Age: 29 Posts: 1,367 Brian	Tried to get the Haynes manual at Auto zone a few minutes ago but they didn't have one for this year.

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