CUSCO 3-points Front Strut Bar **56K NOT FRIENDLY**

[el_ben2]

Hi well
first, thanks to Jonathan(Z1perforrmance) that chose me for check the fitment of this bar in the Non-Si
well
here are some pics














the install was pretty easy, i dont need to remove the whole black plastic part that is just avobe the windsheld like whit the CARBING one...
i just need a lil work with my hands and fingers to make it fit in the strut cover space, then you need to have some tools:
1.- ratch

2.- 14 mm socket

3- i dont know what is this but its an adapter for the ratch for those difficult acces parts

4.- ratch extension

5.- allen key # 8

6.- i dont know how to call this "Stillen"?

7.- flat and cross screw drivers

8.- 17 mm socket


i first put the strut bases, was the "difficult part" then i put the bracket that goes upper the radiator, it fit 2 holes that came in that part, you just need to install the adapters that comes whit the bar, the i put the bar and screws that goes from adapter to bar to strut base, its not much room to play when you are screwing the bar in the strut bases.... you have to be carefull to dont trow or lose something
then whit the allen key you "lock" one side and whit the tool #6 on my list you need to tight the nut

well.... then the test...
notice that i have TEIN SS springs and PROGRESS rear sway bar, so before install the CUSCO bar... i felt the car whit some understeer so when i install and go and test it.... wow! it make a world of difference!
the car take curves better than me walking!
the handling has improoved a lot!!!
i love this bar

now i dont know if to buy some underbrace.... the front Si sway bar... or leave it like it is right now....

but man! thats one of my best mods...

i dont know if the use of the radiator for a support is a good idea since is a weak place... but i check it everyday and seems to be ok... no dents or something

hope CUSCO release this bar soon here in america

note: sorry for my bad english...

thanks to Z1performance

[Zarme]

Looks good! I am happy that it made a big difference. I can’t wait to get one.

[Z1 Performance]

Looks great - enjoy it! Might be time to clean your engine bay though :)

Once SEMA is over we'll get some more of these ordered for you all!

[Ep3racer954]

wow... im kinda speechless on how dirty the engine bay is.. lol neways, nice write up and it looks good.

[Cookstar]

I wish those were available for the Si.

[whitecivicsi]

Looks nice bud...but damn do something about that engine bay bro!

[[IVI]]

I second the motion that you clean your engine bay pronto!

Nice strut bar BTW

[J-StarR]

lol even the tools got fancy pics! good write up!

[el_ben2]

hehehe thanks bro... and yes... i need to clean up the engine bay... but since the weather here was so rainny i dont clean it up...
but ill and ill post pics...

[whitecivicsi]

Originally Posted by el_ben2

hehehe thanks bro... and yes... i need to clean up the engine bay... but since the weather here was so rainny i dont clean it up...
but ill and ill post pics...

make sure you clean and post so we can be happy...lol

[civicowner]

where did you get this bar from? it looks great, nice write up,.
please let me know where i can order one of this and whats the part number for yours,

[Hankey723]

Looks very good ... Muy Bueno

[King Bob]

Originally Posted by civicowner

where did you get this bar from? it looks great, nice write up,.
please let me know where i can order one of this and whats the part number for yours,

read his post, from z1 performance.

[Kurt]

Awesome.

Now let me order one!!

[Sion0x]

Those bars look so shiny, they make your engine bay look THAT much dirtier.



plz clean. haha.

[ipod]

The Cusco bar will only fit civics with R18 engines. Cannot fit Civics with K20 engines, including the Si. Although the mounting points are the same for Civics with K20 engine, the bar will touch the engine at some areas due to insufficient clearance.

[Celcius]

^about that, could you just remove the valve cover, or some cheap plastic thing to get it to fit or will it straight out not fit no matter what you do?

[Z1 Performance]

The bar will not fit the SI - plain and simple. I test fit the first one in the US months ago and the 3 point mounting plate interfered with the intake manifold on the SI. There really isn't anything you can do about it...

It's not surprising though - the Cusco 3 point bar was intended for the JDM Civics that share the R18 engine as I understand it. We have confirmed fitment on US R18 Civics and the bars will be available in a couple of days :) We have 5 coming in...

[Sion0x]

how much are they running at? cheaper than the carbing bar?

[Z1 Performance]

BUMP - got 3 more in stock and ready to ship. Once they are gone they are gone for quite a while!

Cusco bracing in stock - limited supply!!!!