COMPTECH or PROGRESS?
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Originally Posted by CJams
Comptech RSB + Comptech exhaust=Worky!
Comptech RSB + Any other exhaust=No worky worky!
Comptech RSB + Any other exhaust=No worky worky!
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Originally Posted by CJams
Comptech RSB + Comptech exhaust=Worky!
Comptech RSB + Any other exhaust=No worky worky!
Comptech RSB + Any other exhaust=No worky worky!
CJams did you like the 42-0 Butt whooping the seahawks did monday?
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Originally Posted by JTso
It has two holes on each side "meant" to be adjustable but the hole closest to the end doesn't really work. The endlink interferes with the mounting bracket.
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Originally Posted by JTso
Could you post pics of the end link and see how close it is to the bracket?
#16
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Originally Posted by spyguyTSX
so poly U bushings is the way to go....
is this better than the engergy bushings some people get with the Comptech RSB? or just the same?
is this better than the engergy bushings some people get with the Comptech RSB? or just the same?
However... in my opinion... since the progress already comes with polyurethane bushings, it's adjustable, and i will probably spend a little more money to modify and purchase the ES bushigns... i opted to go with the progress. It's not that much more money.
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Very odd... on this board and the "other," some members talk about having to modify the ES bushings. I have the greaseable (w/ Zerk fittings) ones, and didn't have to modify them at all.
If you have any inclination to change out your exhaust down the line, get the Progress bar. Otherwise, go for the one that's cheaper - there's no difference in performance improvement. I got my Comptech bar (new) for $80, and my ES greaseable bushings for $11 and change.
Ironically, I need to sell my Comptech bar and get a Progress one since I'll be working on the I/H/C/E this summer...
If you have any inclination to change out your exhaust down the line, get the Progress bar. Otherwise, go for the one that's cheaper - there's no difference in performance improvement. I got my Comptech bar (new) for $80, and my ES greaseable bushings for $11 and change.
Ironically, I need to sell my Comptech bar and get a Progress one since I'll be working on the I/H/C/E this summer...
#19
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
Sure, i'll post them in a few. Let me get dressed first... kind of cold out there today.
The end of the swaybar looks like it's pretty much flush against the endlink bracket. Keep in mind that the endlink is connected on each side via a ball joint. So there's quite a bit of motion in the endlinks. Let me know if you want anymore pics.
Does everything look ok? From what i can see, the bar looks pretty flush against the endlink. But let me know if something doesn't look right. I didn't want to get too close to that area while the car was on the jackstands because if i hit the jackstand by mistake, i didn't want it to slide out.
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Different exhaust setups have different pipe bending techniques which may or may not interfere with the Comptech RSB. The Progress bar seems to have a tighter bend which reduces the chance of hitting the exhaust pipe. The Comptech exhaust is probably not the only one that works with the Comptech RSB besides the stocker. It's the only one that was reported without any clearance problems.
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Jtso,
I tried to take some more pics from the angle that you pointed from. It's kind of hard because the wheel is in the way but i did the best i could. Do these look like what you were wanting?
I tried to take some more pics from the angle that you pointed from. It's kind of hard because the wheel is in the way but i did the best i could. Do these look like what you were wanting?
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Originally Posted by JTso
Thanks Alin10123 for trying. It's a very tight spot for the shots. Let me take a closer look the next time when I'm under the car.
thanks
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End link pics
Here are some pics of the Progress RSB end link adjustment positions. I will reference the holes position 1 and position 2. 1 being the one closest to the end of the RSB.
Position 2: same position as stock (stiffest setting). Plenty of clearance.
Position 1: (softest setting) As you can see, there is barely any clearance between the end link and the bracket. In fact, I couldn't even slip a sheet of post-it note up there.
Position 2: same position as stock (stiffest setting). Plenty of clearance.
Position 1: (softest setting) As you can see, there is barely any clearance between the end link and the bracket. In fact, I couldn't even slip a sheet of post-it note up there.
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Jtso,
I dont think that my clearance is that tight. Is your TSX lowered? Mine's the stock height. Maybe that's why...
Think that could be it? Mine seems to not have any problems.
I dont think that my clearance is that tight. Is your TSX lowered? Mine's the stock height. Maybe that's why...
Think that could be it? Mine seems to not have any problems.
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Originally Posted by JTso
Yeah, the car is lowered. You might be fine but watch out for that. You could try slip a piece of paper up there to verify.
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Originally Posted by JTso
Yeah, the car is lowered. You might be fine but watch out for that. You could try slip a piece of paper up there to verify.
Then... after the observation, i went in and i adjusted the bar the the stiffest setting. The ride doesn't feel that much different if any at all. But there was a noticeable difference in less body roll. Havne't had a change to test it out yet. But i will shortly.
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