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

el_ben2 · 11-01-2006, 05:30 PM

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 · 11-01-2006, 06:18 PM

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

***Z1 Performance*** · 11-01-2006, 06:48 PM

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 · 11-01-2006, 06:53 PM

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

**Cookstar** · 11-01-2006, 07:21 PM

I wish those were available for the Si.

whitecivicsi · 11-01-2006, 07:24 PM

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

[IVI] · 11-01-2006, 07:33 PM

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

Nice strut bar BTW

J-StarR · 11-01-2006, 07:36 PM

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

el_ben2 · 11-01-2006, 10:24 PM

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 · 11-01-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-01-2006, 11:28 PM

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 · 11-02-2006, 12:51 AM

Looks very good ... Muy Bueno

King Bob · 11-02-2006, 01:40 AM

Quote:

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 · 11-02-2006, 03:12 AM

Awesome.

Now let me order one!!

Sion0x · 01-18-2007, 07:13 PM

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

plz clean. haha.

ipod · 01-18-2007, 08:59 PM

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*** · 01-18-2007, 09:52 PM

^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*** · 01-18-2007, 11:31 PM

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 · 01-19-2007, 01:15 AM

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

***Z1 Performance*** · 01-29-2007, 07:32 PM

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!!!!

11-01-2006, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
el_ben2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Age: 26 Posts: 1,244 iTrader: 4 / 100%	CUSCO 3-points Front Strut Bar 56K NOT FRIENDLY 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

11-01-2006, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,282 iTrader: 54 / 100%	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! __________________ Jonathan AIM: z1auto www.z1auto.com 631-863-3820 Check out our BLOG:http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/ I/H/E Deal -Click!! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/z1-pe...9-shipped.html

01-18-2007, 09:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
*Celcius* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 24 Posts: 6,011 David Yonehara iTrader: 47 / 100%	^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? __________________ Coupe Door Sills \| Sedan Door Sills \| Battery Straps \| Rear Tow Hooks \| Frames

01-18-2007, 11:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,282 iTrader: 54 / 100%	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... __________________ Jonathan AIM: z1auto www.z1auto.com 631-863-3820 Check out our BLOG:http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/ I/H/E Deal -Click!! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/z1-pe...9-shipped.html

01-29-2007, 07:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
*Z1 Performance* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,282 iTrader: 54 / 100%	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!!!! __________________ Jonathan AIM: z1auto www.z1auto.com 631-863-3820 Check out our BLOG:http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/ I/H/E Deal -Click!! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/z1-pe...9-shipped.html

11-01-2006, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zarme Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 32 Wes iTrader: 0 / 0%	Looks good! I am happy that it made a big difference. I can’t wait to get one.

11-01-2006, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ep3racer954 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 1,673 FG*SQUAD #87 iTrader: 3 / 100%	wow... im kinda speechless on how dirty the engine bay is.. lol neways, nice write up and it looks good.

11-01-2006, 07:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,075 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	I wish those were available for the Si.

11-01-2006, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
whitecivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,221 Mike C. iTrader: 27 / 100%	Looks nice bud...but damn do something about that engine bay bro!

11-01-2006, 07:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
[IVI] Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 1,638 Bryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I second the motion that you clean your engine bay pronto! Nice strut bar BTW

11-01-2006, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
J-StarR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York Region Age: 27 Posts: 971 iTrader: 4 / 100%	lol even the tools got fancy pics! good write up!

11-01-2006, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
el_ben2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Age: 26 Posts: 1,244 iTrader: 4 / 100%	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...

11-01-2006, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
civicowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 307 iTrader: 0 / 0%	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,

11-02-2006, 12:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hankey723 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corona . CA Age: 20 Posts: 566 John iTrader: 2 / 100%	Looks very good ... Muy Bueno

11-02-2006, 03:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 4,250 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Awesome. Now let me order one!!

01-18-2007, 07:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sion0x Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 21 Posts: 512 Derek iTrader: 5 / 100%	Those bars look so shiny, they make your engine bay look THAT much dirtier. plz clean. haha.

01-18-2007, 08:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
ipod Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 41 iTrader: 2 / 100%	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.

01-19-2007, 01:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
Sion0x Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 21 Posts: 512 Derek iTrader: 5 / 100%	how much are they running at? cheaper than the carbing bar?

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