I was wondeting if anybody could let me know how the RSB works and if it make asbig difference I'm thinking of mods I can do to my 05 TL?

 

i see you have an automatic...so yes...the comptech rear sway bar is a must for you, it transfers the weight of the car better i believe it centers it more, which reduces body roll and improves your handling, if you have aftermarket suspension then you'll feel the great effects of the Comptech RSB even more because the lower you go the better. its definatly something u might want to put on ur TO DO list because its cheap and effective

 

I agree with NFLblitze1 100%.....
Do yourself a favor and install the RSB! It was the very first mod I had done on my TL after 2 weeks of owning it, and I could absolutely feel a difference, especially during 'spirited' cornering . After getting used to the TL's performance during those first 2 weeks, after the RSB install, it felt like a completely different car.... I'm not saying it's going to feel like an M5, but it definitely made a world of difference. And at a little less than $100, a thicker RSB than stock is worth it.

 

Thank you!

 

Highly recommend! Same set up....automatic....and it makes a HUGE difference!

 

Agreed w/ all of the above:

I have the A-spec suspension which I put on first (5AT TL) .. drove around for 1 week.. loved it. THen I purchased the CT RSB, and noticed a more agility in lane changes on the highway and it was more nimble in quick turns at slower speeds, even when just zipping into a parking spot to beat out someone else at the grocery store parking lot. Easy install, cheap, well worth it.

It would have to cost more than $250 for me to take pause before I considered purchasing it, knowing what I know it does, having it now for about 5 months.

 

How does it compare to the RSB that is on the 06 TL's with MT? It comes with a larger sway bar than the AT.

Mark

 

The rear stabilizer on the 5AT is 17mm thick, the 6MT is 20mm, the Comptech's 22mm.

The handling difference on a 5AT makes it an absolute no brainer.
On the 6MT, the difference is subtle, yet noticeable.
Click on Comptech Sway Bar in my signature below.

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100 bones for 2mm doesnt seem worth it to me..

 

i guess acura did a pretty damn good job giving the 6MT a bigger stock bar...

 

agreed, buying the RSB for 6MT is basically a 100 dollar placibo..

some will though just to put it as a mod in there sig......lol!!

 

You'd be surprised at what a 2mm increase can do. 20mm - 22mm makes a pretty large difference.
The amount of metal it takes to increase a sway bar from 20mm - 22mm is pretty significant and I'd bet money that it would increase your downward traction forces by a noticeable amount.

 

Has anyone tried it? The stiffness of the metal can make a difference also.

Looking for someone who may have tried it.

Thanks, mark

 

Now going from 17 to 22 I can understand. Im sure 2mm would a little difference. Like what DMZ stated, subtle, but to me its not worth 100 bucks to find out. I think you would get the same benefit by just dropping the car. Who knows, my buddy here is going to get one on his 6MT and I wil check it out. If I do feel a difference it will renew my interest in getting one.

 

Let us know how it feels, I'd like to buy one but I figure the same as you, Im going to save that $100 for coilovers. The stock 20mm works well and until I'm serious about tracking I'll save my money.

 

It made a difference on my brother's '05 6-speed for sure. Especially for a hundred bucks, it's worth it. Comptech bars F/R for the 2G was over 300 dollars.

 

I've had one on my 6sp. since 2nd oil change. yeah i feel it. Definitely turns in a little nicer, more rigid.

 

I really do want to believe you but i just have to drive it for myself. I mean we are talking 2mm here.

 

Well, I may be entirely wrong about it. The ass end used to seemed like it would really lean and roll on a really fast and abrupt, tire screaching turn. Almost to the point of the ass sliding. Now the ass seems more planted. Im 23 and I obviously drive my car terribly, like its just a little honda, even though it is my second largest monthly liability, and worth its weight in gold to me. But give it a shot, for those intrigued by it. Only way to know if you'll like it. I did.

 

No offense, but just logically speaking, many have stated that there is a big difference between the handling of a stock 6MT vs. 5AT. So, if the difference is 3mm, then doesn't 2mm also make a big difference as well compaing the RSB of the 6MT and comptech?

 

Oh man, that is good logic. Thank you, doctor!

 

Are both bars hollow? I'm gonna assume the Comptech bar has thicker walls (making it more rigid) in addition to the large overall diameter.

 

I dont know and thats why I have concerns about spending the money. question, do you have the RSB? and do you feel the difference? Im just merely stating that with 20 already and add on the koni's and the eibachs that Im gonna install, will I feel it? like I said in my post, my friend will be getting his soon. So if I can tell a difference I will be in the market for one, no doubt. Im always up for some better handling. plus they are both solid so we will see.

 

the stock ones are solid, according to acuras website

 

There goes my theory out the window.

 

Yes...sway bars are solid. The Comptech units are bigger around (thicker).

 

exactly.....Ill let you know as soon as I drive it....

 

My head is hollow, and I hear there is an upgrade out there, but until I get tired of lugging it around, I'm stuck with it.

From what I see, the auto guys can benefit more from this mod than the 6 MT guys.

Trance what your looking to do: Lowered/New Shocks, you will see way more of a differnce than purely just adding this RSB to the OEM suspension.

 

Good thread! im going to order it for a Automatic! You never know when you may need to make that quick turn especially from someone trying to run you off the road.

 

thanks trancemission for the heads up. I wasnt even thinking about ordering one until you talked me into it and read up more on it. I just placed the order. By the way, there is a link to another thread in this post where someone posts about his experience on a 6mt to a Comptech and said it did make a difference.

 

you bet bro

I didnt even see that link.....lol!!

Hey DMZ thanks for posting it. your thread was a good read....