TedV

I have Comptech sway bars installed on my TL-S. I got them installed 3-4 months ago by Aftermarket Performance Group in my city. At first I noticed a significant decrease in lateral sway and the overall handling improved as well. But, now after the last few months went by it seems the car feels loose again or at least back to stock almost in the sway area. Could I just be used to the gains now? Could the sway bars need to be adjusted or ends/bushings tightened down, etc.? Could the warmer weather have affected the bushings? Let me know what you think.

thephantom

This may be way off but have them retorque the sways, hope that helps.

juniorbean

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Are you still running on stock rubber? I've read that a lot of people who get the sways and still have the stock rubber also had probelms with the car being loose..... maybe something to look in to. If you aren't on the stock tires... then... nevermind

bricot

Good points above but I also think that we get used to change and forget the feel of the car without them. Go test drive a stock one or drive another car, that usually helps me appreciate the differences again.

axleback

I agree with bricot. I installed my Neuspeed upper strut bar a couple of months ago. Right after the install, I definitely noticed an improvement in handling. After awhile, it seemed that the improvement was starting to deteriorate back to stock form. I then drove my friend's stock TL and I could really feel the better handling on mine. In another words...our brains are spoiled and always wanting more.

axleback

ferizzo

Sadly enough I am getting used to this cars power and feel the need for more. Still loving it though!

TedV

I think maybe I am just getting used to the sway bars. And I do run the stock tires still thank God as they are not cheap to replace. However, maybe next time I get my oil changed maybe I will ask Acura to just retorque the sway ends and bushing bolts to be sure. Thanks-

TypeSDragon

If you want to increase the performance in handling, I suggest you get the sways, springs, strut bar and new tires. I have all that I just listed except the tires and the handling is good, but not great. I will be getting new 18s with zrated tires in two weeks and that will complete my suspension mods.