sluggercz

Just installed my Progress rear sway bar and loving it. The difference in the stock (15mm) vs Progress (22mm) is definitely noticeable. Plus installation isn't very hard, had a bunch of my buds with me to help. I'll post some pic's with directions on how I did it. First install/mod on my first car too

Oh yeah, I installed mine on Highest rigidity setting (holes furthest from front of piece)

Edit: Here's a link to the part and place I ordered it from too. Got it from these guys' ebay store http://www.neverenoughauto.com/catal...104-p1602.html

EuRTSX

Glad you enjoy your new mod

Endless-Whitetsx

One of the best mods, especially for a stock car before the coils/springs...

Benz_05_TSX

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you have stock suspension?

clee109

Pics? I have never seen the progress RSB on a TSX, so do post!

taz98spin

So this means the closest to the Welded part right??

rex.

i think i'm going to go take mine out of the garage and install it now..

taz98spin

Took my friend and I almost 4 hours cuz we didn't have the right tools + end link nuts where very hard to take off..

Here on Acurazine people who installed it seem to be honest about how long it
took them to install , on tsxclub there are people claiming to have got it
done in 15 mins - 30 mins!

I call BS on the 15 min install but who knows.. do you guys think its possible?

PJS

15 mins to install - no time quoted for removal !!
Installing something once you've sussed out how it comes off, and removed it, is the easy part.
Loosening up those bolts is probably the hardest part and most time consuming.

rex.

yea i'm waiting for a 5mm hex key.. ordered one..should be delivered just now at 6:08PM

6spdcl9

a VERY good upgrade from stock

CGTSX07

question: is this a good upgrade after a TEIN SS coilover setup?

moda_way

No matter what you have done, this is a good upgrade.

taz98spin

Totally agree!!

subdued

This was my very first mechanical upgrade on any car and it took me 2 hours by myself from the jacking it up to retightening after a test ride. I think if someone had a car lift, an air impact removed the rear wheel to free up space for a path to get out the old / slide in the new. Still, I'd say their 15min is internet time

on that subject I am curious how .rex. does using the ramps since getting mine out I used the large space above the rear drivers side wheel when the car was on floor jacks and with the ramps that space doesn't happen.

taz98spin

I actually used a ramp too. You just need to snake the bar out, which was
actually easy compared to getting the end links off.

jwood_06TSX

Just a few quick helpful hints for installation that saved me a TON of time. You don't NEED the hex key, you can just get a pair of needle nose vise grips and lock on to the washer from the back and use a air socket and it pulls that baby right off. As for "snaking" out the bar, just unbolt the 2 bolts that connec the muffler to the pipe and presto, the bar drops right out! It seriously shaves A LOT of time off. That is why it only took me like 30 mins the second i did it!

subdued

Since I needed lots of guidance I used all the info/suggestions from Azine.

Here is my teflon wrap


And I disconnected the driver side exhaust hangers front and rear. here is a pic of the front hanger off. This is the gap I used to remove/install the bars


Progress RSB installed from drivers side. Shows the stiffest setting.


Progress RSB bracket on passengers side


Side View from Driver side. Shows the difficult to reach bolt on the bushing bracket, where dropping the exhaust off of hanger allows access. Arrow shows hard to reach bolt


Those familiar will notice I have jack stands positioned under the control arm mounting plate. I did that per the recommendation of my next door neighbor who is a retired mechanic so I listened. I also had another set of jack stands in the perimeter frame (jack up spots in front of rear wheels) yep four stands. BTW I borrowed all the stands and jacks from him

Yes the upgrade is worth it. The cornering stability is great.

jwood_06TSX

In your 3rd picture where the muffle bolts to the piping, that is what i was talking above in my post. If you unbolt that, the bar can slide right out!

matvey

I did my install in just over half hour. I put the car on jack stands and removed the rear wheels altogether. Was very easy to get to the sway bar that way.

MBA

taz98spin

Did you have some power tools or something?! It took us more than 30 mins just
to get the end links off...

04-6mt-atx

iTrader: (2)

I installed mine about a week ago in the garage in roughly 40-45 min. Every one complains about endlinks being tough to remove bolt from, but i had no problems with mine-04 w/28k ml; of course in Texas we don't exactly have alot of salt or sand on roads for winter months. Removing both rubber hangers from the drivers muffler was all it took to get old bar out and new one in.

Progress RSB is an excellent mod that reduces body roll alot. Paired w/ a couple other handling upgrades this little car handles like a star.

subdued

Progress might want to throw in a WARNING in the instructions that states that with the RSB installed the TSX rear can easily break loose taking turns at 40+ MPH

gdcwatt

Do you mean if you suddenly get of the gas, crank the steering wheel and hop on the brakes, hard, or what? I'm asking because we get snow (yes I have snow tires) and I'm not the only one driving this car.

taz98spin

I asked this question on the DIY thread, but nobody answered. So what kind of
torque wrench did you guys use?

The end links need to be 29ft/lbs, but the torque wrench I used,
had to estimate between 320 and 420. I couldn't set it exactly at 348.

taz98spin

Not sure if this is what he meant, but just because you have the sway bar on
doesn't mean you should go 40 + on corners.

For me, sway bar does improve cornering, but I learned I still need to slow down.

As soon as I finished installing my sway bar, took it for a test run and lost control
going down a twisty road where you have to turn 3 times; a sharp left, right and than another sharp left. I didn't use my breaks and was going about 30 on a 15 zone.

On the way back, went a little slower + used the
breaks, and the twisty road was very fun and I felt I had more control.

matvey

Installing a RSB will decrease understeer (improve handling) which will cause you to experience oversteer more ("breaking loose").

So go to a parking lot and practice oversteer recovery (counter steering).

Also letting go of the gas while going through a corner fast will cause your car to oversteer. In this situation counter-steer and give it some gas; and the car will straighten out.

Remember, there is a reason why our cars don't come with a 22mm thick bar from the factory! But man, does RSB make this car fun!

By the way I did NOT have power tools and those end links did take the longest time (my car is originally from NY).

MBA

aaronng

I used the 5mm allen key and a reversible ratchet spanner, got the endlink nut off in 10 seconds each. It's easy if the hex bolt is not rusted.

Tsx6363

any DIY's for the rear sway bar?

matvey

The RSB comes with instructions and it is pretty intuitive. Take old one off, put new one on. This site has a LOT of DIY threads on this topic. Just do a search.

MBA

subdued

I was mostly kidding I think I had a combo of slight torque steer, front end slide and rear end slide (counter clockwise) on a left hand turn at an intersection. I did not use the brake on this turn.

I stated this because it was fun, not dangerous. I'll let the autoXers comment on this in detail with the correct lingo. And if you drive for the conditions the RSB should not be any hazard.

rex.

It's great! Took me about 2 hours. Had a few breaks in between due to thirst and mosquitoes. Endlinks were tough; quite rusty had to soak them. I left the wheels on and just snaked it. Had few clunks but then I tightened the endlinks the next morning and now it's perfect! I used the grease and teflon tape and so far no squeaks! Thanks Acurazine for the info!

turoneatingpinoy

Ok just out of curiousity and mind you I did a search but maybe someone here might now something . . . but currently what's the best place/price for these at the moment?

aaronng

Support the traders that support acurazine

Audioserf

Check out the Group Buys forum and look for a post by Excelerate; he is one of our forum vendors (who has supplied me with many parts and great prices + service) and has a thread dedicated to the Progress RSB.

Matt

mrgold35

I've ordered my Progress RSB 2 months ago from these folks for $118+shipping. Unfortunately, a lot of places have RSB on back order right now:

http://autosportstyle.com/shop/acura...facturers_id=6

turoneatingpinoy

Yeah I'm noticing that too . . .

Excelerate

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https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/progress-sway-bar-special-358322/

Just got them in stock.

turoneatingpinoy

How long do you think you'll have that stock available?

jeneah

I got mine from there too. I just installed mine yesterday and let me tell you, you better make sure the endlink nuts are tight enough or your rear end will start clunking. Other than that this sway bar is awesome and I can't wait for my Neuspeed FSB to come in!