DIY: 06+ FG2 P2R Rear Lower Tie Bar

Evasive · 08-06-2008, 09:52 AM

For sean over at P2R --great cust service and extremly fast shipping

Here is the P2R Rear Lower Tie Bar now offered by Power Rev Racing...

Parts Needed:
14mm ratchet
2 jackstands
bout 20 minutes of time

I used 2 jack stands for this job. One I used to jack up one side of the car as you would to change your tire. The other i put right underneath each bolt that I was taking out on the control arm to supoort it up..
In the first pic you can see where i located the jack and began to remove the left side 14mm bolt. I suggest doing it one side at a time...

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Here is a better pic of the jack holding the control arm in place. Also Now you can see the left side is installed. Make sure you dont tighten all the way and you need to move it for the other side...

Now just do the same exact thing on the other side. Jack it up and place other jack under control arm for support. Remove bolt and place P2R tie bar in place and add bolt. Tighten.

here are a few pics of this sweet a$$ part installed!!

NcSi · 08-06-2008, 10:04 AM

another way to do it is back the car up on ramps and use ur jack to hold the control arm in place :)

stevediehlman · 08-06-2008, 12:26 PM

please spend some money and get a better jack

tsltd · 08-06-2008, 12:56 PM

what does that exactly do? nothing performance wise right? just cosmetics?

Evasive · 08-06-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsltd

what does that exactly do? nothing performance wise right? just cosmetics?

P2R Rear Lower Tie bar will help reduce chassis flex, and provide your car with better cornering ability.

NcSi · 08-06-2008, 02:07 PM

yea it really doesnt do nething

tsltd · 08-06-2008, 02:36 PM

yeah i know just wanted to see what he was going to say...i'd only rock it if progress RSB came with the tie bar...

Evasive · 08-06-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsltd

yeah i know just wanted to see what he was going to say...i'd only rock it if progress RSB came with the tie bar...

The progress rsb would be a great addition with it... It does look pretty good though and compliments the back of the car nice with the billet design.. Besides its 80.00 bucks so other than cosmetics of it I wasnt expecting it to do a ton of difference in the overall suspension..

***ryancasper2004*** · 08-07-2008, 12:36 PM

why is a jack necessary for this install? Couldn't I just crawl underneath there? If not what is the jack stand by the bolt that is being taken out?

Evasive · 08-07-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryancasper2004

why is a jack necessary for this install? Couldn't I just crawl underneath there? If not what is the jack stand by the bolt that is being taken out?

I did it that way because when i released that bolt the camber arm came out of alignment slightly and wasnt the easiest to push up on it, hold the tie bar in place, place the bolt in and screw it in all at once...with the jack there made it alot easier... Just helps...

IceMurder · 08-12-2008, 06:00 PM

ive been thinking about ordering this...to install you have to remove the plastic thats on the bottom of the car under the trunk?

tsltd · 08-12-2008, 06:31 PM

rear diffuser

IceMurder · 08-23-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsltd

rear diffuser

no problem with removing it and leaving it off?

Detox · 09-03-2008, 12:30 AM

I've installed the same thing bar on my fg2. I tried talking to people who have taken it off and who have left it on. I chose to leave it off, I have not noticed any decrease in MPG or any questionable handling at higher speeds. As for the performance aspect of the bar I cannot tell a difference. I'm running a HFP suspension with Nitto Neogens and the car handles quite well. This part is just for looks and imo it looks very nice along side my evo2

IceMurder · 09-03-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detox

I've installed the same thing bar on my fg2. I tried talking to people who have taken it off and who have left it on. I chose to leave it off, I have not noticed any decrease in MPG or any questionable handling at higher speeds. As for the performance aspect of the bar I cannot tell a difference. I'm running a HFP suspension with Nitto Neogens and the car handles quite well. This part is just for looks and imo it looks very nice along side my evo2

yea i bet it looks awesome to the ppl behind me on the highway

giantsnation · 09-03-2008, 02:53 PM

i am trying to install this and I can't get the bolts back in all the way...it just keeps spinning. What am I doing wrong?

giantsnation · 09-03-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giantsnation

i am trying to install this and I can't get the bolts back in all the way...it just keeps spinning. What am I doing wrong?

NEVERMIND! Whether this does anything or not, this thing is sweet looking! FYI, for the DIY need to add elbow crease and a hammer to get the bold treads to catch. Thanks all!

IceMurder · 09-03-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giantsnation

NEVERMIND! Whether this does anything or not, this thing is sweet looking! FYI, for the DIY need to add elbow crease and a hammer to get the bold treads to catch. Thanks all!

yea they just need to be tapped back into the threads, glad you got it tho

FALer · 10-17-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceMurder

no problem with removing it and leaving it off?

Lift - the diffuser is actually functional and reduces aerodynamic lift.

IceMurder · 10-19-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FALer

Lift - the diffuser is actually functional and reduces aerodynamic lift.

reduces lift? if anything it looks like it would reduce drag from the rear bumper...

08-06-2008, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Evasive Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Se Fl Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 / 0%	DIY: 06+ FG2 P2R Rear Lower Tie Bar For sean over at P2R --great cust service and extremly fast shipping Here is the P2R Rear Lower Tie Bar now offered by Power Rev Racing... Parts Needed: 14mm ratchet 2 jackstands bout 20 minutes of time I used 2 jack stands for this job. One I used to jack up one side of the car as you would to change your tire. The other i put right underneath each bolt that I was taking out on the control arm to supoort it up.. In the first pic you can see where i located the jack and began to remove the left side 14mm bolt. I suggest doing it one side at a time... -------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a better pic of the jack holding the control arm in place. Also Now you can see the left side is installed. Make sure you dont tighten all the way and you need to move it for the other side... Now just do the same exact thing on the other side. Jack it up and place other jack under control arm for support. Remove bolt and place P2R tie bar in place and add bolt. Tighten. here are a few pics of this sweet a$$ part installed!!

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NcSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Willow Springs, NC Age: 22 Posts: 3,407 Bryan iTrader: 3 / 100%	another way to do it is back the car up on ramps and use ur jack to hold the control arm in place :)

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stevediehlman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 232 iTrader: 1 / 100%	please spend some money and get a better jack

08-06-2008, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
tsltd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,244 Hang iTrader: 4 / 100%	what does that exactly do? nothing performance wise right? just cosmetics?

08-06-2008, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
NcSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Willow Springs, NC Age: 22 Posts: 3,407 Bryan iTrader: 3 / 100%	yea it really doesnt do nething

08-06-2008, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
tsltd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,244 Hang iTrader: 4 / 100%	yeah i know just wanted to see what he was going to say...i'd only rock it if progress RSB came with the tie bar...

08-07-2008, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
*ryancasper2004* wat is that..umm civic si Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Age: 22 Posts: 781 Ryan Casper iTrader: 4 / 100%	why is a jack necessary for this install? Couldn't I just crawl underneath there? If not what is the jack stand by the bolt that is being taken out?

08-12-2008, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
IceMurder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Age: 21 Posts: 625 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	ive been thinking about ordering this...to install you have to remove the plastic thats on the bottom of the car under the trunk?

08-12-2008, 06:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
tsltd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,244 Hang iTrader: 4 / 100%	rear diffuser

09-03-2008, 12:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Detox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hummelstown PA Posts: 393 Timmy T. iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've installed the same thing bar on my fg2. I tried talking to people who have taken it off and who have left it on. I chose to leave it off, I have not noticed any decrease in MPG or any questionable handling at higher speeds. As for the performance aspect of the bar I cannot tell a difference. I'm running a HFP suspension with Nitto Neogens and the car handles quite well. This part is just for looks and imo it looks very nice along side my evo2

09-03-2008, 02:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
giantsnation Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 75 Tim iTrader: 0 / 0%	i am trying to install this and I can't get the bolts back in all the way...it just keeps spinning. What am I doing wrong?