VortexBlueTSX

Hey guys, looking for a rear sway bar....is the only one out there the progress one? and do you have to drill it? Im sorry if there already is a thread out there i just cant seem to find it....also anyone have any recommendations for wheels spacers so i can get that flush look? Thanks i appreciate it guys, i really do!

Mr. NC

Ichiba v2 is the way to go in terms of spacers

ed_423

i think progress is the only sway bar, UR brace has a few braces for the car, but idk if there is a RSB.

and you do have to drille it, but i think people found ways to go around it with some special mounting materials.

VortexBlueTSX

All im looking for is to improve handling, take it to the next level...i have springs and i have wheels and tires...i have the upgraded rotors and pads...and i dont have 1500 to drop on coils hahaha

VortexBlueTSX

any recommendation on size?

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

Yea I'm looking for a RSB too. Read about some drilling required and how some people got it done without drilling..only thing is there's no real information on how to do it without drilling. At least no clear instruction on it. None that I could find.

VortexBlueTSX

Thats what im saying....hmmmm...maybe ill have to pull a republican and DRILL BABY DRILL

Excelerate

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The Progress RSB will significantly improve handling and is a worthwhile upgrade. The drilling is really pretty straightforward and easy.

VortexBlueTSX

Alright, you might be getting an order for that extremely soon

ed_423

in order to figure out a good size for the spacers, we need to know your offset

VortexBlueTSX

Alrighty, i have to go measure since im not 100% sure hahaha but i believe they are 45+

VortexBlueTSX

just looked at my photo gallery thread and they are +45!

Tannis

I just installed my Progress RSB today. It was freakin' cake. And the drilling? I did it with an 18V cordless and a 13/32" drill bit. Took me about two minutes to drill out with a 3/8" bit, then I re-drilled with the 13/32". I did that because I was using the cordless. Not a lot of power but it still did the job perfectly. I was against drilling at first but after I got the thing on a lift and took a good look at it I was like, why the hell was I even nervous? Seriously. Drill the damn thing. It won't hurt anything. Just be sure to spray the lower links with break-free or liquid wrench and let it soak for a few minutes before torquing on it. If you strip that 5mm allen bolt, you are screwed. And another thing, if you are like me and don't like ripping every single suspension piece out of place, you can get the ba mostly in position without removing anything but then once you get it over the exhaust you can remove either the left OR right caliper (yes, only one) and it'll go right into position.

And despite the fact that there is a workaround for drilling, do you really want to alter the specs? I doubt it'll function the same when you start adding other parts. Something to consider. To each their own.

Handling? Freakin' outstanding and I'm rollin' on stock suspension other than the sway bar. It tracks with a lot less understeer which is perfect for my driving habits and quite a bit less roll. Great mod. Just drill and get it over with.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

This is what I've been saying all along. Great mod and fairly easy to install.

We have plenty in stock if anyone wants one.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-248908.aspx

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

Do you have a pdf of the installation instructions handy? I want to see what I'd be getting myself into if I get the RSB. Still trying to grow big enough balls to do this...

Tannis, any pics of the install?

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

http://www.progressauto.com/ecom/download/62.0105.pdf

ed_423

just remember to get lots of water and sun. balls will eventually grow

VortexBlueTSX

So i put this on my car and just like tannis said the handling is unbelievable....ordered it from XlR8 and they shipped it to me extremely quickly! and I put it on saturday....and with the springs its insane...little to no body roll and your confidence goes up so much! ITS INSANE

Tannis

Just get under there. Once you start you'll see exactly how easy it really is.

KillerG

Now i want one too, you guys are dicks

Misc-ura

hey noob question but this will fit the cu4 right? im 99.9% sure it will but i always have to ask haha

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

What's a CU4? Is that our car, CU2, squared?

ed_423

cu4 = v6 (i think) haha

Misc-ura

yep cu4 is the v6 chassis code lol

Throwdown

iTrader: (1)

Just to confirm, UR does also have several sway bar options for this platform. The most popular is the 19mm and the recently released 22mm. Both are solid.

KillerG

I just saw it on your website.

I believe out stock bar is already 19mm, if thats correct then progress is still the way to go?

Throwdown

iTrader: (1)

Unless something changed, the TSX OEM brace is 17mm. Some of the Accord guys were upgrading to the TSX for the cheap pricing since the Accord had a 14/15mm depending on model. The 19mm is a great option for those who don't want to go as extreme as the 22mm. The Ultra Racing 22mm literally was just released and we received a shipment a few weeks back of the first in the US (we will be doing a demo of this on an 8th gen accord soon).

Have heard great feedback on both the 19mm and 22mm sway bars from UR and Progress.

KillerG

woops, my mistake

one last question, is the UR bar direct bolt on for the 09 TSX or does it require some drilling too?

saucy

Same question.....and do we have a price on the 22mm one as well?

KillerG

and ANOTHER quick question, lets say im installing springs, it makes sense to install the RSB at the same time right since ill be unlinking some of the same components?

and ANOTHER quick question, when i lower, should i just install camber arms at the same time immediately or wait till get an alignment and see whats good?

KillerG

http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...roducts_id=289

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

I second all of KillerG's questions. I have the same ones.

Throwdown

iTrader: (1)

The 19mm on the Accord was a direct bolt up - I should have confirmation on the 22mm shortly (as soon as today or within the week if I get the time aka stop being a slacker)

22mm we don't have up yet and will cost more than the Progress 22mm. Pricing would be around 219 shipped approx based on what we have seen the other 22/23mm rear sways from UR go for. Similarly we can package items with the braces (we have them all in stock). We are the direct importer (are even listed on UR's main website) into the US.

It would be maybe a small step easier if installed when installing springs - nothing major. With coilovers/springs when disconnecting the end links to drop the rear suspension down this would already be done to bolt up the sway bar. Besides that it should be pretty much the same.

Good question - I'd say it depends on your drop expected. If you are going very mild and are in between a 1-arm and a 3-arm (and possibly have free alignment) then it may be worth buying the arms after finding out what your camber is. For most I recommend buying the camber arms when buying a suspension (coilovers, springs) and installing at the same time (lay the arms down on the ground next to the OEM and adjust them to about the same size). This way it will only take one alignment for the shop to get you back into spec. My general rule from what I've seen on the 8th gen Accords is that a 1-arm will be okay for a drop up to about 1.5" but anything after and especially if you want coilovers I'd recommend the 3-arm as any further adjustment of just the camber arm will begin to throw off the toe, etc.

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

So any update on that UR RSB? Direct bolt-on or drilling required? Do you vendors have the front strut tower brace? Or can recommend a front strut tower brace?

Misc-ura

another question what would be the handling diff between the 19mm and the 22mm are there any adverse effects of getting a thicker one im sorry i dont quite understand why anyone would get a thinner one unless it ruins ride quality or something else I dont know

komplexZ

to those that installed the progress sway bar, which setting did you use? I'm going to install mine in the next couple days and curious on which hole? I was just gonna do the stiffest, anyone?

crxgator

a bigger rear sway bar would cause more oversteer.

arktctr

Went with the stiffest setting and never looked back...I had this installed on my 09 TSX a while back (even had HeelToe install it and he used it for install photos on his website) and loved it! I'll probably also get this on my '11 as well...

Throwdown

iTrader: (1)

Here's a youtube install one customer just did with the 22mm UR bar, I don't believe there is any drilling required at all. (Note: he put also works on TL but I think he meant TSX in the first frame)


TSX section isn't fully linked over, but here's the link to all bars including the FSTB.

http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...=219_1_2_4_225