Comptech sway bars installed!!
10-09-2001, 08:02 AM
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Comptech sway bars installed!!
Just got my sways installed from Park Ave! Handling/Cornering has been increased. Definitely get them if ppl are interested.
10-09-2001, 08:52 AM
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Do you have springs as well? I'm not interested in dropping the car, but I am interested in getting the sways installed. It seems that installing just the sways still gives huge benefits over stock, but I like to hear it from as many people as possible!! 
10-09-2001, 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by juniorbean
Do you have springs as well? I'm not interested in dropping the car, but I am interested in getting the sways installed. It seems that installing just the sways still gives huge benefits over stock, but I like to hear it from as many people as possible!!
Do you have springs as well? I'm not interested in dropping the car, but I am interested in getting the sways installed. It seems that installing just the sways still gives huge benefits over stock, but I like to hear it from as many people as possible!!
10-09-2001, 09:43 AM
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Without a doubt! I did springs then sways - sways made a huge noticeable difference in cornering (much more than springs). I believe it was Mr. Hyde that did sways then springs, their opinion was the same - sways made a huge difference. Of a lot of the mod's people are doing this is one of the cheapest - go for it, you will be happy you did--- you will be assimilated
10-09-2001, 09:54 AM
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hace fun with it Charles... so are you going to do the springs???... i did my sways then springs... with sways help alot on switching lanes and the springs helps on the cornering... thats what i think atleast....
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10-09-2001, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by Beiruty
Thephantom,
Where did get your comptech stuff installed?
Did you a have a good deal?
I am interested in the Comptech headers and sways....
Thephantom,
Where did get your comptech stuff installed?
Did you a have a good deal?
I am interested in the Comptech headers and sways....
10-09-2001, 12:51 PM
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They are easy to do yourself, I had a post awhile back on comptech sways update - that gave a few hints the installation instructions on this sight didn't have, really sped things up. I was done inside of 2 hours.
See the instructions in the FAQ - they have step by step pictures.
See the instructions in the FAQ - they have step by step pictures.
10-09-2001, 01:35 PM
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Good Job!
Sounds like a good mod to do! If you don't mind... how much to purchase and install them there sway bars? (understanding that not all dealers will charge the same amount for installation)
Thanks,
Vincent
Thanks,
Vincent
10-09-2001, 02:23 PM
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Yep you'll want to jack up the car, simple hydrolic jack and jack stands for saftey.
No need to remove the wheels, the pain part of the install some where experiencing during install was the fact that you can't move a wrench very far when removing the end links. I took the opposite approach, when and got a socket that has the allen head sticking out, and used the wrench to hold the nut, very quick very painless.
Ramps would work too, especially if your car wasn't lowered yet.
No need to remove the wheels, the pain part of the install some where experiencing during install was the fact that you can't move a wrench very far when removing the end links. I took the opposite approach, when and got a socket that has the allen head sticking out, and used the wrench to hold the nut, very quick very painless.
Ramps would work too, especially if your car wasn't lowered yet.
10-09-2001, 02:53 PM
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Re: Comptech sway bars installed!!
Originally posted by TypeSDragon
Just got my sways installed from Park Ave! Handling/Cornering has been increased. Definitely get them if ppl are interested.
Just got my sways installed from Park Ave! Handling/Cornering has been increased. Definitely get them if ppl are interested.
10-09-2001, 03:05 PM
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CarFreak, it is definitely a good week for me. Lots of mods installed during my b-day weekend. Oh my... my credit is gonna explode this month.. Just to clarify that I got my sways installed by Park Ave Acura. The cost was about $400 for parts and labor. Might as well, since I don't have the time to jack up my car to get those babies in. All I can say is 
I dislike the stock suspension because when I make hard turns my whole body was like push against the driver's door, now the sways definitley minimize that inconvenience. Joey and Binh you are welcome to take my car for a spin when we meet up next time.
Just to clarify that I got my sways installed by Park Ave Acura. The cost was about $400 for parts and labor. Might as well, since I don't have the time to jack up my car to get those babies in. All I can say is I dislike the stock suspension because when I make hard turns my whole body was like push against the driver's door, now the sways definitley minimize that inconvenience. Joey and Binh you are welcome to take my car for a spin when we meet up next time.
10-09-2001, 04:05 PM
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Re: Good Job!
Originally posted by vperkins2
Sounds like a good mod to do! If you don't mind... how much to purchase and install them there sway bars? (understanding that not all dealers will charge the same amount for installation)
Thanks,
Vincent
Sounds like a good mod to do! If you don't mind... how much to purchase and install them there sway bars? (understanding that not all dealers will charge the same amount for installation)
Thanks,
Vincent
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10-09-2001, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by numbaonexstunna
How come in the picture, your sways have a polished finish....on the websites, they appear black & ugly....
How come in the picture, your sways have a polished finish....on the websites, they appear black & ugly....
10-11-2001, 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by mikester
You guys convinced me. I ordered my sways from Tim this morning.
You guys convinced me. I ordered my sways from Tim this morning.
)You have been assimilated
10-11-2001, 02:59 PM
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I am waiting on the results of my poll b4 I shell out a small fortune...on either sways or tails...but i don't care..I think i'll still get sways..
Originally posted by bricot
Good choice, you won't regret it (both on the sways and ordering from Tim )
You have been assimilated
Good choice, you won't regret it (both on the sways and ordering from Tim
)You have been assimilated
10-11-2001, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by ejfejf
Can anyone advise me on where to get the sways installed in West Los Angeles?
Can anyone advise me on where to get the sways installed in West Los Angeles?
626-579-1182 10707 Valley Mall St El Monte
10-11-2001, 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by bdimc2001
I am waiting on the results of my poll b4 I shell out a small fortune...on either sways or tails...but i don't care..I think i'll still get sways..
I am waiting on the results of my poll b4 I shell out a small fortune...on either sways or tails...but i don't care..I think i'll still get sways..
10-11-2001, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by bdimc2001
I am waiting on the results of my poll b4 I shell out a small fortune...on either sways or tails...but i don't care..I think i'll still get sways..
I am waiting on the results of my poll b4 I shell out a small fortune...on either sways or tails...but i don't care..I think i'll still get sways..
Seriously though, I am seriously considering them and this thread does not help my checking account any.
10-11-2001, 09:26 PM
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Originally posted by mikester
Small fortune? Oh, wait - I remember college.
Small fortune? Oh, wait - I remember college.
but I have to consider all my expenses...otherwise i'd be rolling in an NSX right now..
10-11-2001, 11:48 PM
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WooHoo! Hey, Mikester... count me in, too! I just ordered up some sways from Tim as well.
Can't let these whippersnappers have all the fun!
V.
Can't let these whippersnappers have all the fun!
V.
10-12-2001, 02:23 PM
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Originally posted by mikester
You guys convinced me. I ordered my sways from Tim this morning.
You guys convinced me. I ordered my sways from Tim this morning.
10-12-2001, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by rockinTLS
No experience with the sways but, I went over to your poll and voted for them anyway.
Seriously though, I am seriously considering them and this thread does not help my checking account any.
No experience with the sways but, I went over to your poll and voted for them anyway.
Seriously though, I am seriously considering them and this thread does not help my checking account any.
10-12-2001, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by robbdogg
Schweeeet!! No you are gonna have to take me for a ride in your TL-S, mikester!
Schweeeet!! No you are gonna have to take me for a ride in your TL-S, mikester!
I just checked and the sways shipped yesterday - same day I ordered them (you da man, Tim!). They are scheduled to be delivered Weds., so I will set aside some time to install them next weekend.
We probably need to have a Houston meet soon. We should probably invite Polyman too, although he just has that cheesy 1st gen TL - and a 2.5L at that.
10-12-2001, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by edgalang
Tsk tsk tsk. Everyone flocks to the Comptech Sway bars.
Tsk tsk tsk. Everyone flocks to the Comptech Sway bars.