Si Front & Rear Sways on an EX Sedan - Page 3

peliROJO · 07-11-2006, 12:01 AM

Ok, much less roll. And for the first time I got squelling from the outside tires. I was trying to push it to the limit but not that far as my son was with me. :) It's really nice because I didn't like how much it would lean in that turn. I tested it on a on and off ramp that had a short 35 mph turn in it. I'm going to take it out some more tomorrow. Overall, this was a very simple mod and it feels good. Now I just need an exhaust.

iVTEC · 07-11-2006, 01:02 AM

Did you have a chance to experiment with just the rear versus front/rear combo set-ups?

Thanks

peliROJO · 07-11-2006, 01:32 AM

I sure didn't. I was so anxious to get them both on that the thought only entered my mind briefly. Really, I didn't have much time to myself during the install. I would had preferred to test both seperately. Oh well. :)

iVTEC · 07-11-2006, 01:37 AM

I'm interested to hear any further comments you have after you've had a chance to drive it a little bit more.

I'm taking 25 mph offramps at 40-50 mph and 55 mph freeway turns at 70-80 mph with no problems. Corners on the street like it's on rails. Rock solid all the way around. Loving it. The upsized wheels and tires help too, I think.

peliROJO · 07-11-2006, 01:41 AM

Yeah, my biggest concern at the moment will be the burning desire to get 17" rims and 225 tires.

iVTEC · 07-11-2006, 01:53 AM

Civic_DC2 · 07-11-2006, 08:59 PM

Hey great write up. I have all the parts except for the SI L Brackets
52317-SVB-A01 BRACKET, R. RR. STABILIZER 1 x $3.02
52318-SVB-A01 BRACKET, L. RR. STABILIZER 1 x $3.02

Anyone know where else I can get these other than honda-accessories.com. Last time I ordered from them, they sent the wrong brackets and wont refund my money or do an exchange cuz it was under $20

. They seem like a good company but im giong to boycott them for messing up my order and not even exchaging it.

iVTEC · 07-11-2006, 10:32 PM

I agree. Never settle for poor service. You might try:

hondapartsdeals.com

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/

http://www.anythinghondaonline.com/

Or your local honda dealer and have them special order the parts.

Civic_DC2 · 07-12-2006, 12:24 AM

Hey thanks iVtec, you rock

. Been trying to find this for a while, although i have not benn looking, ahhahah. I am surprise how helpful everyone is on the forum, especially the senior member. I love this site

peliROJO · 07-12-2006, 01:07 AM

hondapartsdeals.com sent me everything at one time. at first thought I might have ordered extra parts but everything listed on the first page was perfect! Thanks, iVTEC. And it's still handling nice.

iVTEC · 07-12-2006, 02:11 AM

You're welcome.

DigitalAnalog · 07-12-2006, 09:22 PM

Holy crap... a coworker and I were just talking about this. And what do you know... 1st visit to the Forum and I found what I was looking for!

I think this should be made a sticky! (If you guys do that on here)

Anyway, excellent write up and awesome info... I propbably won't be doing this mod just yet, but it will be a for sure thing after I get my HFP kit.

Great write up!!!

peliROJO · 07-13-2006, 02:24 AM

+1 sticky

tegrady · 07-20-2006, 11:08 PM

I did the rear a few months back and loved the results. I just ordered the front today so I'll repost after the install.

iVTEC · 07-27-2006, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tegrady

I did the rear a few months back and loved the results. I just ordered the front today so I'll repost after the install.

Any news?

tegrady · 07-30-2006, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iVTEC

Any news?

UPS just dropped it off on my deck yesterday. I'm going to try to get it in today, but the Honey-Do list is pretty big after my wife broke her foot on Wednesday!

iVTEC · 07-31-2006, 12:15 AM

Where are your priorities!?! LOL

Hope your wife feels better soon.

pimpin · 08-13-2006, 01:55 PM

Just did my install yesterday for the SI front and rear sway bars and all I can say is DAMN!!! The car has almost no lean at all now and feel planted to the ground, however I'm still on the stock 16 ex wheels and the tires will definetly have to be upgraded. The stock tires try to grip but they just don't have stiff enough sidewalls or sticky enough rubber to do the job. The ride did get a bit firmer but nothing compared to putting lowering springs on. The wishy washy feeling the car use to have is competely gone.

Total install time took me 2 hours mostly because this was my first time doing the install of sways myself.

I did try installing just the rear sway and for me the ride sucked compared to having both bars installed. The car did handle nice with just the rear sway on but it is a night and day difference having both the front and rear bar installed. The car feels much more stable for me with both si bars on.

IVTEC thanks for this write up without your review of using both SI bars I prolly would have never had tried this upgrade.

iVTEC · 08-13-2006, 02:14 PM

Glad you like it! When you upgrade the tires/wheels, then you'll REALLY notice the improvement. It's a totally different car.

I got the Si wheels, since I wanted to stay somewhat stock. But I wish they were more like 17-18 pounds each instead of 23.5 pounds. I notice that it takes a bit longer to accelerate.

06xy · 08-13-2006, 10:26 PM

Wow interesting, glad I am seeing this to know whats out there for EX sedans or 06 civics in general.

Seems like a big difference from how you guys put it.

I know when I still had my Integra GSR and going from stock sway and front upper strut to a Type R's. It was a nice difference but you guys make this sound durastic! haha

I do have some questions...
Someone mentioned the front is heavier than the stock EX's. If so, by how much and did you feel a decrease in gas mileage or accerlation due to that? (proof?)

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07-11-2006, 12:01 AM	#41 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok, much less roll. And for the first time I got squelling from the outside tires. I was trying to push it to the limit but not that far as my son was with me. :) It's really nice because I didn't like how much it would lean in that turn. I tested it on a on and off ramp that had a short 35 mph turn in it. I'm going to take it out some more tomorrow. Overall, this was a very simple mod and it feels good. Now I just need an exhaust.

07-11-2006, 01:02 AM	#42 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Did you have a chance to experiment with just the rear versus front/rear combo set-ups? Thanks

07-11-2006, 01:32 AM	#43 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I sure didn't. I was so anxious to get them both on that the thought only entered my mind briefly. Really, I didn't have much time to myself during the install. I would had preferred to test both seperately. Oh well. :)

07-11-2006, 01:37 AM	#44 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm interested to hear any further comments you have after you've had a chance to drive it a little bit more. I'm taking 25 mph offramps at 40-50 mph and 55 mph freeway turns at 70-80 mph with no problems. Corners on the street like it's on rails. Rock solid all the way around. Loving it. The upsized wheels and tires help too, I think.

07-11-2006, 01:41 AM	#45 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yeah, my biggest concern at the moment will be the burning desire to get 17" rims and 225 tires.

07-11-2006, 01:53 AM	#46 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%

07-11-2006, 08:59 PM	#47 (permalink)
Civic_DC2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 200 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey great write up. I have all the parts except for the SI L Brackets 52317-SVB-A01 BRACKET, R. RR. STABILIZER 1 x $3.02 52318-SVB-A01 BRACKET, L. RR. STABILIZER 1 x $3.02 Anyone know where else I can get these other than honda-accessories.com. Last time I ordered from them, they sent the wrong brackets and wont refund my money or do an exchange cuz it was under $20 . They seem like a good company but im giong to boycott them for messing up my order and not even exchaging it.

07-11-2006, 10:32 PM	#48 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I agree. Never settle for poor service. You might try: hondapartsdeals.com http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ http://www.anythinghondaonline.com/ Or your local honda dealer and have them special order the parts.

07-12-2006, 12:24 AM	#49 (permalink)
Civic_DC2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 200 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey thanks iVtec, you rock . Been trying to find this for a while, although i have not benn looking, ahhahah. I am surprise how helpful everyone is on the forum, especially the senior member. I love this site

07-12-2006, 01:07 AM	#50 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	hondapartsdeals.com sent me everything at one time. at first thought I might have ordered extra parts but everything listed on the first page was perfect! Thanks, iVTEC. And it's still handling nice.

07-12-2006, 02:11 AM	#51 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You're welcome.

07-12-2006, 09:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
DigitalAnalog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Langley, BC Age: 28 Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Holy crap... a coworker and I were just talking about this. And what do you know... 1st visit to the Forum and I found what I was looking for! I think this should be made a sticky! (If you guys do that on here) Anyway, excellent write up and awesome info... I propbably won't be doing this mod just yet, but it will be a for sure thing after I get my HFP kit. Great write up!!!

07-13-2006, 02:24 AM	#53 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	+1 sticky

07-20-2006, 11:08 PM	#54 (permalink)
tegrady Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St.Augustine, Florida Age: 37 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did the rear a few months back and loved the results. I just ordered the front today so I'll repost after the install.

07-31-2006, 12:15 AM	#57 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Where are your priorities!?! LOL Hope your wife feels better soon.

08-13-2006, 01:55 PM	#58 (permalink)
pimpin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just did my install yesterday for the SI front and rear sway bars and all I can say is DAMN!!! The car has almost no lean at all now and feel planted to the ground, however I'm still on the stock 16 ex wheels and the tires will definetly have to be upgraded. The stock tires try to grip but they just don't have stiff enough sidewalls or sticky enough rubber to do the job. The ride did get a bit firmer but nothing compared to putting lowering springs on. The wishy washy feeling the car use to have is competely gone. Total install time took me 2 hours mostly because this was my first time doing the install of sways myself. I did try installing just the rear sway and for me the ride sucked compared to having both bars installed. The car did handle nice with just the rear sway on but it is a night and day difference having both the front and rear bar installed. The car feels much more stable for me with both si bars on. IVTEC thanks for this write up without your review of using both SI bars I prolly would have never had tried this upgrade.

08-13-2006, 02:14 PM	#59 (permalink)
iVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NBA Kings Courtside Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Glad you like it! When you upgrade the tires/wheels, then you'll REALLY notice the improvement. It's a totally different car. I got the Si wheels, since I wanted to stay somewhat stock. But I wish they were more like 17-18 pounds each instead of 23.5 pounds. I notice that it takes a bit longer to accelerate.

08-13-2006, 10:26 PM	#60 (permalink)
06xy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 247 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow interesting, glad I am seeing this to know whats out there for EX sedans or 06 civics in general. Seems like a big difference from how you guys put it. I know when I still had my Integra GSR and going from stock sway and front upper strut to a Type R's. It was a nice difference but you guys make this sound durastic! haha I do have some questions... Someone mentioned the front is heavier than the stock EX's. If so, by how much and did you feel a decrease in gas mileage or accerlation due to that? (proof?)