Progress Rear Sway Bar or Comptech Rear Sway Bar

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Old 09-09-2005, 09:36 AM
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Progress Rear Sway Bar or Comptech Rear Sway Bar

I'm going to buy today. It's either going to be either of the two and I'm leaning toward the Progress RSB since it already has poly bushings.


For those of you who bought the Progress RSB, which item # is it?


Will this work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true
Old 09-09-2005, 09:45 AM
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Here's the info on Progress's site

Anti-Roll Bar (Rear) 22mm-adj.
[2003-2004 Acura TSX]



I didn't know there was a 03 model of the TSX (whackos)...


here's the link
http://www.progressauto.com/catalog/...32d268b416ddd9
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I like my new/used comptech

That RSB looks like it will work.
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I thought it would too...Just wanted to make sure with other Progress guys
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if you are planning to get aftermarket exhaust ..i would get the progress..b/c it wont knock....if you get the comptech sway w/ comptech exhaust no prob....but comptech rsb with any other exhaust ...will knock
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Originally Posted by tonka_146
if you are planning to get aftermarket exhaust ..i would get the progress..b/c it wont knock....if you get the comptech sway w/ comptech exhaust no prob....but comptech rsb with any other exhaust ...will knock
Yeah...I saw that in another thread...someone was having issues with that...JTso?
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if you don't mind spending a couple extra bucks, get the progress. The adjustable ends, poly bushings, and no knocking sounds (at least for me so far) put it above the comptech. Comptech is good, but get the progress if you spare the extra cash.
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I bought the Progress RSB
Old 09-09-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Savio
I bought the Progress RSB
good choice; mine is doing well
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Originally Posted by virus7
good choice; mine is doing well

how much was your total?


$145 shipped for mine from that ebay vendor
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Originally Posted by Savio
how much was your total?
about the same; $142.45 from ptuning.com
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I have the Progress to replace the Comptech. It works better with my Tanabe exhaust by providing more clearance around the pipe area.
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I'm happy w/ my Comptech, but I do not have an aftermarket exhaust...
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Originally Posted by NickR
I'm happy w/ my Comptech, but I do not have an aftermarket exhaust...

i'm happy with mine too ...its just i had to do some modification to my exhaust for it to work
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Originally Posted by Savio
I thought it would too...Just wanted to make sure with other Progress guys
I've had both, they work the same way, can't really feel a difference between the bushings. Can't go wrong w/ either.
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which type/brand of grease did you guys use?
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Originally Posted by Savio
which type/brand of grease did you guys use?
i just used the grease that came with the rsb; havent had any problems after almost 2 months.
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I'm getting it in today!


woot!
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I just picked it up...After worked I'm going to install it...I have a question...I just looked at it..

Which is the stiffest setting? the one closest to the bar or further away?


I would think that it would be closer but wanted to make sure.
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yup, its the closer holes
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Yes, the hole closest to the bar is the stiffer setting. Has anyone tried the hole closest to the end?
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KICK ASS MOD!

Feels like a whole new car! It's feels "stickier"!

As far as oversteer, I don't see it. I've been doing turns and twisties around the streets here in Charlotte with ease. No more lean/rolls, it's great!

I should have gotten this before my tint!


For those of you who don't have this, you don't know what you're missing...

Thanks Joe for the insight and taking off the tire cut everyting by about 75%. I say me and my buddy got the thing installed in about 15 mins. It actually took more time jacking it up and taking off the tires and bolts. So total was about an hour.

No squeaks or knocking either. Fits great! Ride magnificent!
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so does this bar actually clear aftermarket exhaust systems unlike the comptech cause i know that tsxondubs could get the comptech bar on right with the greddy exhaust.
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