Cusco 3-point strut brace

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-30-2006, 11:10 PM

You all asked, and Z1 delivered again for the 8thcivic community :)

It is confirmed - the cusco 3-point front strut brace DOES fit an R18 equipped 06-07 Civic.

Sorry SI owners - this sweet little piece is just for the coupe and sedan owners. This bar doesn't even come close to fitting the SI since the 3 point mounting bracket doesn't clear our trick intake manifold (I personally held the bar and test-fit...not even close). I know - as an SI owner I'm jealous of the coupe/sedan crowd too hehe

What these pics don't show is the Cusco logo engraved in the bar - a nice refined touch.

Cusco's pictures:

I will post pictures tomorrow of the bar installed on a customer's car (an 8thcivic member). This lucky owner has the only one of these in the US...

We will announce pricing and begin taking orders next week when Cusco returns from SEMA (they are closed all week). They will have to order more from Japan so I'm thinking about another group buy

Kurt · 10-30-2006, 11:18 PM

I'LL BUY ONE ASAP

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-30-2006, 11:20 PM

I would too - it's a gorgeous bar and it looks like it'd be MUCH more functional than the Carbing piece currently out (and much less expensive too, wink wink) :)

We're the #1 volume Cusco dealer in the US for the 3rd year running so we got the bar first, and having our own 06 SI for test fitting didn't hurt! Thankfully, an 8thcivic member test-fit for us - I love this place!

Hankey723 · 10-30-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

I'LL BUY ONE ASAP

I think we all will ...

popeye · 10-30-2006, 11:23 PM

looks weird to me. can anyone explain performance wise the difference between this bar or the regular style strut bar?

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-30-2006, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popeye

looks weird to me. can anyone explain performance wise the difference between this bar or the regular style strut bar?

If you take apart the wiper cowl and really look at the strut towers and the area between them, you'll see that it's pretty well re-enforced. Cusco took it the other way and triangulated to the rad support for improved rigidity.

A standard strut bar for the FG (ala carbing) is more for form than function since the surrounding area doesn't look prone to flex. This cusco piece looks like it tops the standard bar design on both accounts...

fa1 · 10-30-2006, 11:35 PM

Looking at the holes, I'm guessing it's full bolt on? Also can the plastic pieces that cover the strut bolts go back over the cusco bar perfectly?

***MordeKyle*** · 10-30-2006, 11:43 PM

NEATO how much, and will this fit my R18 since i have a CAI?

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-30-2006, 11:51 PM

I see no reason why it wouldn't fit a CAI equipped car. I will announce final pricing and availability times next week when Cusco returns from SEMA. It will be under $200.00 - We may do a group buy for even better pricing for you all.

whitecivicsi · 10-31-2006, 12:10 AM

Damn it...won't fit SI.

what if I moved my intake manifold? lol

but over I like the look and the bar looks great.

***MordeKyle*** · 10-31-2006, 12:21 AM

Count me in!

Garrison · 10-31-2006, 12:25 AM

Are there other colors available or just the blue?

***MordeKyle*** · 10-31-2006, 01:18 AM

What exactly does the install entail? Drilling? Cutting?

bhoy · 10-31-2006, 10:41 AM

count me in. keep us updated.

spocheld · 10-31-2006, 10:47 AM

Just curious, you said that it would not clear the air box on the Si, but what if we installed a SRI, would that change the clearances so that this could fit?

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-31-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spocheld

Just curious, you said that it would not clear the air box on the Si, but what if we installed a SRI, would that change the clearances so that this could fit?

No. I said it wouldn't clear the intake manifold. The air box on the SI and coupe/sedan are the same I beleive.

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-31-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MordeKyle

What exactly does the install entail? Drilling? Cutting?

100% bolt in

rw_blaze · 10-31-2006, 11:36 AM

im in too would you guys ship to canada...

leenangle · 10-31-2006, 11:53 AM

count me in

aznchzexr · 10-31-2006, 12:42 PM

I'll give u $$ right now if u can hook it up

ya put me on the list plz

10-30-2006, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,461 iTrader: 36 / 100%	Cusco 3-point strut brace You all asked, and Z1 delivered again for the 8thcivic community :) It is confirmed - the cusco 3-point front strut brace DOES fit an R18 equipped 06-07 Civic. Sorry SI owners - this sweet little piece is just for the coupe and sedan owners. This bar doesn't even come close to fitting the SI since the 3 point mounting bracket doesn't clear our trick intake manifold (I personally held the bar and test-fit...not even close). I know - as an SI owner I'm jealous of the coupe/sedan crowd too hehe What these pics don't show is the Cusco logo engraved in the bar - a nice refined touch. Cusco's pictures: I will post pictures tomorrow of the bar installed on a customer's car (an 8thcivic member). This lucky owner has the only one of these in the US... We will announce pricing and begin taking orders next week when Cusco returns from SEMA (they are closed all week). They will have to order more from Japan so I'm thinking about another group buy __________________ Jonathan - www.z1auto.com - 631-863-3820 GT-SPEC FENDER BRACE PRE-ORDER! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/z1-pe...-preorder.html Check out our BLOG for: -Customer rides -New products -Original articles http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/

10-30-2006, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,461 iTrader: 36 / 100%	I would too - it's a gorgeous bar and it looks like it'd be MUCH more functional than the Carbing piece currently out (and much less expensive too, wink wink) :) We're the #1 volume Cusco dealer in the US for the 3rd year running so we got the bar first, and having our own 06 SI for test fitting didn't hurt! Thankfully, an 8thcivic member test-fit for us - I love this place! __________________ Jonathan - www.z1auto.com - 631-863-3820 GT-SPEC FENDER BRACE PRE-ORDER! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/z1-pe...-preorder.html Check out our BLOG for: -Customer rides -New products -Original articles http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/

10-30-2006, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
*MordeKyle* 8th Civic Police Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,098 iTrader: 1 / 100%	NEATO how much, and will this fit my R18 since i have a CAI? __________________ http://www.concealedcampus.org

10-30-2006, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,461 iTrader: 36 / 100%	I see no reason why it wouldn't fit a CAI equipped car. I will announce final pricing and availability times next week when Cusco returns from SEMA. It will be under $200.00 - We may do a group buy for even better pricing for you all. __________________ Jonathan - www.z1auto.com - 631-863-3820 GT-SPEC FENDER BRACE PRE-ORDER! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/z1-pe...-preorder.html Check out our BLOG for: -Customer rides -New products -Original articles http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/

10-31-2006, 12:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
*MordeKyle* 8th Civic Police Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,098 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Count me in! __________________ http://www.concealedcampus.org

10-30-2006, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 3,941 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I'LL BUY ONE ASAP

10-30-2006, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
popeye Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	looks weird to me. can anyone explain performance wise the difference between this bar or the regular style strut bar?

10-30-2006, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,419 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Looking at the holes, I'm guessing it's full bolt on? Also can the plastic pieces that cover the strut bolts go back over the cusco bar perfectly?

10-31-2006, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
whitecivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,550 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Damn it...won't fit SI. what if I moved my intake manifold? lol but over I like the look and the bar looks great.

10-31-2006, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
Garrison Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 33 Posts: 1,071 Garrison iTrader: 3 / 100%	Are there other colors available or just the blue?

10-31-2006, 01:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
*MordeKyle* 8th Civic Police Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,098 iTrader: 1 / 100%	What exactly does the install entail? Drilling? Cutting? __________________ http://www.concealedcampus.org

10-31-2006, 10:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
bhoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 774 Marv iTrader: 7 / 100%	count me in. keep us updated.

10-31-2006, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
spocheld Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,303 Jeff iTrader: 2 / 100%	Just curious, you said that it would not clear the air box on the Si, but what if we installed a SRI, would that change the clearances so that this could fit?

10-31-2006, 11:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
rw_blaze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 456 iTrader: 1 / 100%	im in too would you guys ship to canada...

10-31-2006, 11:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
leenangle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 27 Posts: 284 iTrader: 0 / 0%	count me in

10-31-2006, 12:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
aznchzexr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mississauga, ON Age: 24 Posts: 2,455 Chester iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'll give u $$ right now if u can hook it up ya put me on the list plz

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