SI rear sway bar - Page 3

Kurt · 05-10-2006, 12:11 AM

They called to tell me some part(s?) were on backorder last week. I hope I get it soon

**iluvmycsx** · 05-14-2006, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbjgh

I assume the SI rear anti sway bar will bolt onto an Acura CSX?

yes it will the csx and civic uses the same kind of suspension i am doing this mod on my csx this weekend

got mine saturday here is a pic of the difference

lbjgh · 05-14-2006, 11:18 AM

iluvmyel, I saw your post on the other forum. I hope you provide lots of pics and your driving impressions. I'm gonna do the same on my wife's car too...

***unplugged*** · 05-14-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicWithNav

I just got mine installed and DAYAM is all i gotta say. Handles 10x better but car still plows in a hard turn...typical FWD

I agree 100%

iVTEC · 05-14-2006, 06:50 PM

When installing the sway bar, do you need to put grease between the sway bar and the bushings? If so, what's the best kind?

I recall having to do that with my RSX when I used polyurethane bushings. The OEM bushings, however, are made of rubber.

Thanks!

Kurt · 05-14-2006, 06:58 PM

I ordered mine 4/30, still haven't gotten it

1493cc · 05-14-2006, 10:30 PM

Took you guys long enough to start doing this.

I was so much happier after I installed the Si bar on my Lx a while back.

***unplugged*** · 05-15-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iVTEC

When installing the sway bar, do you need to put grease between the sway bar and the bushings? If so, what's the best kind?

I recall having to do that with my RSX when I used polyurethane bushings. The OEM bushings, however, are made of rubber.

Thanks!

for oem bushings, i have never greased them. I don't think there is a need either.

iVTEC · 05-17-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

I ordered mine 4/30, still haven't gotten it

I ordered mine on 4/28. I received the sway bar, bushings and brackets on 5/11 but the holders are on back order. So I can't install it yet. No word on when they'll come in.

yacoub · 05-17-2006, 11:28 PM

So this swaybar from the Si coupe fits the EX sedan?

tegrady · 05-18-2006, 10:25 AM

yacoub - Yes it does just make sure that you get the brackets, bushings, etc.

I will be installing mine this weekend!

Kurt · 05-21-2006, 03:04 PM

got my stuff yesterday, installing it today!! I'll take pics :)

tegrady · 05-21-2006, 03:22 PM

Just finished about an hour ago. Fairly easy install, definately needed the brackets, bushings, and the bolts for the bushings.

I took it for a quick test ride, and it feels noticeably stiffer in the back.

Kurt · 05-21-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tegrady

Just finished about an hour ago. Fairly easy install, definately needed the brackets, bushings, and the bolts for the bushings.

I took it for a quick test ride, and it feels noticeably stiffer in the back.

how long did it take you to do?

Kurt · 05-21-2006, 07:52 PM

wow that was a BITCH.

getting those screws off was next to impossible.

tegrady · 05-21-2006, 08:34 PM

Kurt, it only took about an hour and half. The endlink screws were a bitch until I figured out you had to stick an allen wrench in the end and hold it to loosen the bolts.

Kurt · 05-21-2006, 11:07 PM

I had the allen wrench in there and it was still very very hard. Those screws were on SOOO tight. I was using some lube, and while it helped, it took all my strength to get them off. It wasn't even like where you loosen it a little then it gets a ton easier... mine was a bitch the entire thread of the bolt!

But the end product was worth it. Car handles very noticeably better; best 65 dollars I've spent so far.

tegrady · 05-22-2006, 10:29 AM

Mine weren't easy either, it took some effort all the way down the threads.

I agree, it's a very good "bang for the buck" upgrade.

Kurt · 05-22-2006, 02:25 PM

man, this is one awesome upgrade. i can cut so much faster now and the car is just so 'together', unlike before. absolutely love it.

yacoub · 05-22-2006, 09:31 PM

you guys are exciting me. i ordered the parts. i hope it's noticeable improvement! =)

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05-10-2006, 12:11 AM	#41 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 4,226 iTrader: 2 / 100%	They called to tell me some part(s?) were on backorder last week. I hope I get it soon

05-14-2006, 11:18 AM	#43 (permalink)
lbjgh Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 / 0%	iluvmyel, I saw your post on the other forum. I hope you provide lots of pics and your driving impressions. I'm gonna do the same on my wife's car too...

05-14-2006, 06:50 PM	#45 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	When installing the sway bar, do you need to put grease between the sway bar and the bushings? If so, what's the best kind? I recall having to do that with my RSX when I used polyurethane bushings. The OEM bushings, however, are made of rubber. Thanks!

05-14-2006, 06:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 4,226 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I ordered mine 4/30, still haven't gotten it

05-14-2006, 10:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
1493cc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 24 Posts: 168 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Took you guys long enough to start doing this. I was so much happier after I installed the Si bar on my Lx a while back.

05-17-2006, 11:28 PM	#50 (permalink)
yacoub Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So this swaybar from the Si coupe fits the EX sedan?

05-18-2006, 10:25 AM	#51 (permalink)
tegrady Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St.Augustine, Florida Age: 37 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yacoub - Yes it does just make sure that you get the brackets, bushings, etc. I will be installing mine this weekend!

05-21-2006, 03:04 PM	#52 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 4,226 iTrader: 2 / 100%	got my stuff yesterday, installing it today!! I'll take pics :)

05-21-2006, 03:22 PM	#53 (permalink)
tegrady Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St.Augustine, Florida Age: 37 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just finished about an hour ago. Fairly easy install, definately needed the brackets, bushings, and the bolts for the bushings. I took it for a quick test ride, and it feels noticeably stiffer in the back.

05-21-2006, 07:52 PM	#55 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 4,226 iTrader: 2 / 100%	wow that was a BITCH. getting those screws off was next to impossible.

05-21-2006, 08:34 PM	#56 (permalink)
tegrady Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St.Augustine, Florida Age: 37 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Kurt, it only took about an hour and half. The endlink screws were a bitch until I figured out you had to stick an allen wrench in the end and hold it to loosen the bolts.

05-21-2006, 11:07 PM	#57 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 4,226 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I had the allen wrench in there and it was still very very hard. Those screws were on SOOO tight. I was using some lube, and while it helped, it took all my strength to get them off. It wasn't even like where you loosen it a little then it gets a ton easier... mine was a bitch the entire thread of the bolt! But the end product was worth it. Car handles very noticeably better; best 65 dollars I've spent so far.

05-22-2006, 10:29 AM	#58 (permalink)
tegrady Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St.Augustine, Florida Age: 37 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Mine weren't easy either, it took some effort all the way down the threads. I agree, it's a very good "bang for the buck" upgrade.

05-22-2006, 02:25 PM	#59 (permalink)
Kurt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 4,226 iTrader: 2 / 100%	man, this is one awesome upgrade. i can cut so much faster now and the car is just so 'together', unlike before. absolutely love it.

05-22-2006, 09:31 PM	#60 (permalink)
yacoub Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 / 0%	you guys are exciting me. i ordered the parts. i hope it's noticeable improvement! =)