I just ordered the Comptech strut bar, so another item off the to-do list.

Koni, you are next!

 

keep up the good work JTso, and update us on how it goes.

Kevin

 

dang baller mod

how much and where did you order from?

 

I ordered it from autocarparts for $289.97 + $15 shipping.

 

Hey JTso, that autocarparts place has pretty good prices and they ship to Canada. Keep us posted on your experience buying from them because I might want to pick up a couple things....

 

Dan for us Canadians I think its still cheaper satying in Country. Unless your driving down for some reason.

try www.performanceimprovements.com

Acura Woodbine also carries and installs the full line of comptech parts.

Dan where did you buy your car?

 

Thanks Domn, I always try to shop local just to save on shipping and duty charges. I'll try Performance Improvements sometime.

My car came from Erin Mills Acura. I know the manager of the body shop there. The whole experience was a good one. Pricing was in line with all the other quotes I got and the bonus was this dealer is like 5 mins from my house.

 

these bars make that much of a difference? im somewhat skeptical...hehehe

 

tuan209, I think the bar is mostly cosmetic but it should reduce body flex a little more than stock.

 

You just ordered through the best store online IMO.

let me know how you like it ? do you currently have comptech sway bar if you don't you needed to get that first ( FOR SURE )


I might consider getting the strut bar ... depends on your review after you get it installed

 

I'm thinking about the neuspeed tie bar still, but I'm a little worried that adding rigidity in the front will throw off the oversteer/neutral balance that the rear sway bar supposedly adds.

 

The Neuspeed bar should work fine with the stock strut bar to strengthen the front. I wouldn't worry about the strengthen frame structure affecting handling characteristic because the tuning of suspension should base on a strong frame. You should use other components for fine tuning such as adjustable struts/shocks, spring rate, sway bar size, alignment, tires and air pressure instead.

The Neuspeed bar is much cheaper and you can get it off ebay for around $100. I like the Comptech bar for its look.

 

Exactly JTso.

It's very hard to tune a suspension correctly when everything that the suspension is bolted to is flexing. Chassis rigidity is key.

 

ordered the CompTech rear sway last night, now do I go for the Neuspeed tie bar...

 

Just checked UPS tracking and the Comptech bar will arrive Monday! Damn! AutoCarparts is fast! I will definitely buy from them again. I also notice the shipping weight is 4.8 lbs comparing to the Neuspeed bar at 8.0 lbs.

 

I told YA!!!

 

Okay, I finally had a chance to install the strut bar after being out of town for a week. My first impression was like damn! this thing is light, weights in about 3.25 lbs including all the mounting hardware. The stock bar is 4.0 lbs (not bad at all). Removing the stock bar was relatively easy. The hardest part was to snake it out from under the wiring harness and AC lines and clearing the mounting bolts. By no means difficult, I was being careful so took a few minutes by myself. It would be a lot easier if another person help holding one end during the removal.

After the installation, I took the car out for a spin and it felt firm and balanced. I did a few quick U-turns and it's pretty flat through out the turns. Keep in mind I also have the Comptech rear sway bar and Yoko ES100 tires so the handling was pretty good already. It basically has the same mounting design as the stock bar but has extra mounting surface coverage on the strut tower via three mounting points instead of the stock bar with two mounting points. Honestly, I think the Neuspeed bar install on top of the stock bar will provide more support than any single bar alone. The Comptech bar is good for looks.

One thing I really like about the Comptech bar is the provisioning of all stock bracket mounting points. I have never seen any aftermarket strut bars have such detail in design. The bar installs like it came from the factory. I'll let the pictures do the talking. Enjoy.

 

damn what a pimp mod

 

Damm bro your car keeps getting better and better ... nice

how much did you pay?

 

you know your next mod needs to be a Neuspeed Tie bar over the CompTech strut bar!

 

It was $304.97 shipped.

 

Looking really good! Does it have 4 mounting points like one for the Accord/TL or is it just two like the neuspeed? Thanks!

 

Do you actually drive that car? The engine looks like it just rolled of the assembly line!

Looking good