Important info for all those with aftermarket sways! - Page 8

damdam · 06-28-2007, 05:21 PM

im using the BE-RS 21mm sway bar so far so good...........

**blueroadster** · 06-28-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Ro

That's what we're trying to find out. Right now there's me and one other person that voted "yes", but we don't know who that other person is. At this point, there isn't enough information. BE's 21mm bar is just out, so not sure what's going to happen with theirs.

I have not voted yet, but am thinking about voting yes and then lurking to see all of the discussion around the mystery vote.

**J-Ro** · 06-28-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blueroadster

I have not voted yet, but am thinking about voting yes and then lurking to see all of the discussion around the mystery vote.

Cat's outta the bag!

televascular · 07-01-2007, 12:45 AM

I don't think there's really anything to panic about. Temple of VTEC's Project Si has been using the Progress sway bar for a long time (it was the vehicle that was used to test the prototype before production). After hours of track time, the Progress bar seems to work just fine on their '06 Si.

Admittedly, the prototype Progress bar did have a problem where the endlinks snapped from too much load. But that's what prototypes are for. They are currently using the production version.

**dentrecords** · 07-08-2007, 10:29 AM

I visually inspected mine a couple of days ago underneath a lift. There is no sign of any stress or cracks developing. I've had my 22mm progress bar installed for a bit over 6 months now.

***eugenekim.net*** · 07-09-2007, 03:48 AM

so i was at the track today and i heard a loud pop that could be felt through the frame and i immediately knew what it was. right away i notice the handling in the rear fail as i am finishing the lap to go in and inspect... sure enough, it ripped/tore/broke... there needs to be a solution... badly

**8thgenuser** · 07-09-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eugenekim.net

so i was at the track today and i heard a loud pop that could be felt through the frame and i immediately knew what it was. right away i notice the handling in the rear fail as i am finishing the lap to go in and inspect... sure enough, it ripped/tore/broke... there needs to be a solution... badly

Sorry to hear about that, Eugene. What are you going to do/have done to fix the bracket?

***Highrev1*** · 07-09-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 8thgenuser

Sorry to hear about that, Eugene. What are you going to do/have done to fix the bracket?

I will get it fixed for him

Just waiting for pics to make sure the tearout is in the same location.

tommyroo · 07-09-2007, 02:24 PM

Crap, that sucks. Is this the first Si to have that break?

truflip · 07-09-2007, 02:25 PM

Maybe I should get the brackets on my car reinforced before installing the RSB? What a bummer.

**J-Ro** · 07-09-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eugenekim.net

so i was at the track today and i heard a loud pop that could be felt through the frame and i immediately knew what it was. right away i notice the handling in the rear fail as i am finishing the lap to go in and inspect... sure enough, it ripped/tore/broke... there needs to be a solution... badly

Pics would be great.... was it the bracket that broke/tore out or was it the endlink?

***eugenekim.net*** · 07-09-2007, 04:49 PM

same location as in the pictures on the first page. passenger side...

***xtant21*** · 07-09-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Ro

Pics would be great.... was it the bracket that broke/tore out or was it the endlink?

I've been reading this but maybe I missed it...can we tell if there is a difference using the stock endlink vs. say the corsport endlinks?

Just wondering...shoot me if we already know this one and I just boneheaded the search.

***eugenekim.net*** · 07-09-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xtant21

I've been reading this but maybe I missed it...can we tell if there is a difference using the stock endlink vs. say the corsport endlinks?

Just wondering...shoot me if we already know this one and I just boneheaded the search.

the fear was that the stock endlinks were too puny and needed to be upgraded to beefier ones such as the corsport and hotchkis. but as in the pictures on the first page, it doesn't matter which you are using... your vehicle is still prone to tearing in that area. but if it's reinforced i would still use stronger endlinks... im using hotchkis btw.

truflip · 07-09-2007, 06:51 PM

eugene, do you autox your car often? could you give us an idea of how often it goes through cornering stress, etc..?

***Highrev1*** · 07-09-2007, 07:10 PM

Eugene is a track WHORE.

He constantly does track days in his si. Well he's done a few

***eugenekim.net*** · 07-09-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by truflip

eugene, do you autox your car often? could you give us an idea of how often it goes through cornering stress, etc..?

i've done three track days... regardless, the guy who started this thread hasnt tracked his car meaning everyone is prone.

***eugenekim.net*** · 07-09-2007, 09:33 PM

wanna hear it break?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyInU8j4k7o

truflip · 07-09-2007, 09:36 PM

Ah ok. I cant see the video. will check from home later. thanks!

View Poll Results: Has this happened to you? (Only vote if you fall into the following categories)
Yes, with a Progress rear sway bar	9	5.36%
Yes, with another aftermarket rear sway bar	1	0.60%
No, but my stock end links broke	9	5.36%
It won't ever happen to me because this thread really scared me!	149	88.69%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

07-09-2007, 03:48 AM	#146 (permalink)
*eugenekim.net* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,707 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	so i was at the track today and i heard a loud pop that could be felt through the frame and i immediately knew what it was. right away i notice the handling in the rear fail as i am finishing the lap to go in and inspect... sure enough, it ripped/tore/broke... there needs to be a solution... badly __________________ In June 08, I'm doing a 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS and I need help, all of your help. http://www.aidslifecycle.org/5664

07-09-2007, 04:49 PM	#152 (permalink)
*eugenekim.net* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,707 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	same location as in the pictures on the first page. passenger side... __________________ In June 08, I'm doing a 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS and I need help, all of your help. http://www.aidslifecycle.org/5664

07-09-2007, 09:33 PM	#158 (permalink)
*eugenekim.net* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,707 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	wanna hear it break? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyInU8j4k7o __________________ In June 08, I'm doing a 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to help raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS and I need help, all of your help. http://www.aidslifecycle.org/5664

06-28-2007, 05:21 PM	#141 (permalink)
damdam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Markham Posts: 670 iTrader: 12 / 100%	im using the BE-RS 21mm sway bar so far so good...........

07-01-2007, 12:45 AM	#144 (permalink)
televascular Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 247 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't think there's really anything to panic about. Temple of VTEC's Project Si has been using the Progress sway bar for a long time (it was the vehicle that was used to test the prototype before production). After hours of track time, the Progress bar seems to work just fine on their '06 Si. Admittedly, the prototype Progress bar did have a problem where the endlinks snapped from too much load. But that's what prototypes are for. They are currently using the production version.

07-09-2007, 02:24 PM	#149 (permalink)
tommyroo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Posts: 1,155 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Crap, that sucks. Is this the first Si to have that break?

07-09-2007, 02:25 PM	#150 (permalink)
truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 6,717 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Maybe I should get the brackets on my car reinforced before installing the RSB? What a bummer.

07-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#155 (permalink)
truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 6,717 iTrader: 11 / 100%	eugene, do you autox your car often? could you give us an idea of how often it goes through cornering stress, etc..?

07-09-2007, 09:36 PM	#159 (permalink)
truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 6,717 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Ah ok. I cant see the video. will check from home later. thanks!

07-09-2007, 10:07 PM	#160 (permalink)
J-Ro Slave to the corporation