So I need some advice/opinions from those of you that have sway or strut bars on their cars...I'm looking at either Neuspeed or Comptech. Is the 22mm bar for the rear from Comptech too stiff? I'm thinking I may get the Neuspeed instead so that I can get the 19mm rear bar so it's not as hard as the 22mm one. Also, does Comptech make a Strut bar for our cars? I noticed they make one for other cars but I can't find one for ours.

Just looking for some opinions/any info from those of you that may have any of these mods on your cars. Thanks.

-Shane

 

My 2 cents...I'd get the largest sways possible. Our car is 3500 lbs. and needs all the help it can get in the corners. I have a '95 Accord with huge sway bars and the handling unbelievable. By the way, although the sways contribute a little to a harsher ride (due to the fact that it helps both sides of the cars move together rather than independently) don't let that stop you from getting the thickest damn sway bars you can get. Under normal driving, you won't notice a thing but the corners will tell the truth. Also, since our car comes with a factory strut brace up front, I personally wouldn't spend the money there. They make a some difference but probably only under severe handling situations. Save your money and upgrade your struts/springs. Stiffer is better.

 

Is the Neuspeed strut bar better than the strut bar that comes with the car stock? If so, then should I go with the Neuspeed sways too, or go with the Comptech sways and Neuspeed strut. Just curious.... Thanks in advance!

-Shane

 

I think the CT sways are the same size as the stock ones. Only diff is that they are made of denser/stronger material, hence making them stiffer. I agree somewhat with the "stiffer is better" thingy, but not the "get the largest sways possible". Size is nothing if, for example, the core is hollow (eg stock sways). Moral of the story is, size isn't everything.

 

Im thinking of getting the comptech sways and the comptech springs at my local dealer, valencia acura. they are exactly like park avenue acura over on the east coast, and I am setting up a meet there sometime this summer too.

i wouldnt get the struts since it is good in the front already, but I heard u cant get something due to headers, like tie bar? or is it the strut?

Anyways, go springs/sways

Nick

 

Do not get the largest sway bars, as you may set your self up for potential ripping of the the bar from the mounting points, unless the mounting points are fortified.

CT bars are actually quite good as they provide a substantially improved cornering ability while minimizing the harshness of the ride.

 

CT's swaybars are perfect for our car. Get them and you won't be disappointed. Combine them with some quality coilovers and tires and your car will be amazingly transformed in the handling department.

 

What he said...


If you get too big a bar on the car, you can also break the sway bar "links"…

Comptech seems to be confused about what size the bars are, but they general result is something like: 20% stiffer in front and the rear is probably nearer to 80% stiffer in the back. (I did some calcs, but these don't account for change in material properties...)

The net effect is a nice reduction in lean/sway, and the combination helps to reduce the stock setup's understeer/”push”.

 

i got the eibach strut bar and the comptech sways. very good combination.

 

Holy crap, Jrock and i agreeing !! The only thing i would add is the Koni yellows are awesome in combo with the Comptech sways and springs.