Rear sway bar w/ stock suspension
07-06-2005, 05:24 PM
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Rear sway bar w/ stock suspension
Does anyone here have an aftermarket rear sway bar with stock suspension? All my previous cars with aftermarket RSB were also lowered so I'm not sure how much of an improvement the handling will be with stock suspension.
07-06-2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Toms TeeSX
Does anyone here have an aftermarket rear sway bar with stock suspension? All my previous cars with aftermarket RSB were also lowered so I'm not sure how much of an improvement the handling will be with stock suspension.
07-06-2005, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
its actually the most noticable on stock suspension b/c there is some much suspension travel that it really gives it a work out. its great
07-06-2005, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
its actually the most noticable on stock suspension b/c there is some much suspension travel that it really gives it a work out. its great
I am still running all stock suspension and am very happy with the handling improvement.
07-06-2005, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Toms TeeSX
Would it cause any problems with the stock suspension since stock is softer than aftermarket?
YMMV
07-06-2005, 07:01 PM
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I have the comptech rear anti sway bar for about 6 months, and I corner pretty hard. I have no problems with my suspension whatsoever, and the rest of my suspension is in stock form.
The only other problem I heard is the end links snapping off. .. But I think it might be due to user error (installing the bar incorrectly, endlinks not torqued to specifications, etc). My suggestion is to take bumps slower with the bar, and don't go "off roading" with the TSX after installing the bar...suspension has to tolerate more stress after installing the bar, so use common sense when driving.
The only other problem I heard is the end links snapping off. .. But I think it might be due to user error (installing the bar incorrectly, endlinks not torqued to specifications, etc). My suggestion is to take bumps slower with the bar, and don't go "off roading" with the TSX after installing the bar...suspension has to tolerate more stress after installing the bar, so use common sense when driving.
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07-06-2005, 07:06 PM
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Mine is installed on an otherwise stock suspension with no problems, and a lot better handling. Having driven for over a week with it, its a no brainer and I wish I did it sooner!
07-06-2005, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Tireguy
Mine is installed on an otherwise stock suspension with no problems, and a lot better handling. Having driven for over a week with it, its a no brainer and I wish I did it sooner!
Comptech Rear Swaybar with an otherwise stock suspension. Gread mod. No detrimental effects that I can see.
And you use your brakes less because you can corner better.
07-07-2005, 01:36 PM
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Has anyone had a warranty claim with the bar installed? I've read all the posts about how the problem has to be traced back to the aftermarket part to void the warranty, and it seems like this can have an effect on many different pieces of the suspension.
Also, have any of you installed an aftermarket front bar if there is one?
Also, have any of you installed an aftermarket front bar if there is one?
07-07-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BirchyBoy
Has anyone had a warranty claim with the bar installed? I've read all the posts about how the problem has to be traced back to the aftermarket part to void the warranty, and it seems like this can have an effect on many different pieces of the suspension.
Also, have any of you installed an aftermarket front bar if there is one?
Also, have any of you installed an aftermarket front bar if there is one?
My front struts are leaking, and its being covered under waranty there was no mention of the rear sway bar being related to it. I guess it really depends who your dealer is.
07-07-2005, 03:49 PM
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Just bought the comptech sway bar from Ebay for $105 plus $10 shipping and CA tax (damn you CA for your 7.75% tax!).
If the tax doesn't get you then the shipping charge will. 
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Does anyone know where there's an installation instruction manual for how to go about replacing your sway bar? I would like some pictures since I'm partially stupid when it comes to cars.
12-12-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by csj0952
Does anyone know where there's an installation instruction manual for how to go about replacing your sway bar? I would like some pictures since I'm partially stupid when it comes to cars.
Thought at least you would try the Comptech Website, you know... where they sell the Comptech Sway Bars... and have a.... whole list of all the installation guides....
http://www.comptechusa.com/store/med...waybar2005.pdf
Here you go!
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