Greddy Strut Bar for 03+ Honda Accord
Part # 14053017

*Allows for EDFC motor clearance.

*Accord top hat modification - optional.

*Fits like a glove

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Question...(and not questioning your choice at all...looks dang good!)

Are the solid strut bars in any way better than the ones like this with the pivot point in it? Does the solid type make em any stiffer? The OEM is a solid type (no pivot joint) and the Neuspeed is the same way...but the greddy type has that pivot point in it? Does this effect anything at all? I ask because this is something I have always wondered. I do have one just like this mfg'd by Rod Millen on my Lexus GS....so I have experienced both and have always wondered this about these two basic strut bar designs and why they differed and what effect, if any, it might have?

 

To answer your question i'm not exactly sure which type of design provides more rigidity or less flex.

I would assume a one solid piece design will be less likely to bend or flex.

The 3 piece design with the end plates and middle connector allow for adjustability and are certainly easier to install.

 

I hear ya on that one buddy! WOW....night and day! That Rod Millen one I put on was all warm and fuzzy when you got done and that damn neuspeed one just left you remembering how easy it was with the 3 peice design! But that was something I wondered about.....the ridgidity of the two in comparison to each other. You are running normal TL top hats with that bar too arent you!

 

Yeah man i'm really enjoying it.

I'm relieved to know that it actually fits on the TL and the install went smooth.

Two bolts on each side would certainly be optimal...but i will probably just run the car as is with the TL hats. Maybe one of these days i'll go ahead and switch out the hats for the accord version.

 

nice man.. how does the car feel.. any less rigid?

 

Thanks for the info. Looks great!

 

Your engine bay = the goodness
beautiful. Wondering about how the car feels too with only one bolt on each size

 

for greddy, those mounting plates look a bit cheapo to me, and i'd be concerned about not having the 2 bolts in it and only the one, this may result in the bar flexing a bit. but good job on taking the chance on it. i personally would have painted the plates black... blue just looks off. or in your case, paint them white.

 

yes, it does look good. but would this not induce undeersteer on a front wheel drive car?

 

looks good man but I would really get the accord hats quickly as with only 1 bolt it can not be that good or safe.

 

mine is installed with the accord top hats using both bolts!!! looks great

 

pics pics

 

Dude, you gotta get one of these things for your backseat!

 

Fits Nicely with the accord top hats.. drilled 1 hole.. the hole to the left. that the bar uses

 

Nice clean looking install!

 

Looks good, glad there are some options to consider

 

did you touch up the open metal after u drill the hole? would there be problem with rusting?

 

I haven't drilled any holes yet. panman did, but i'm not sure if he coated the bare metal or not. I'm sure he'll respond.

Did you order the strut bar yet?

 

some touch up paint.. that's about it.. should be ok i've checked, and no rusting

 

Yes I have the greddy strut and accord top hat, just about to install them.

 

Is the top hat integrated into the strut? Will I need to dissaseble the strut to install the accord hat... I hate dealing with spring compressors.

 

Yes you would need to take apart the strut to install the Accord top hat, which means you would need the spring compressor.

 

Allright! Yeah you'll need to take those dampers out and install the accord top hats.

I think you'll like it..it looks real good and seems to work just fine when executing on and off ramps.

 

Accuratein, are you still using the Greddy strut bar with just one bolt on each end? If yes, do you think one bolt is enough?

I really don't feel good about drilling into the open metal, I don't want any chance of rusting. I was talking to a few shops, and one of them suggest building a new bracket on top of the 3 bolts of the damper and attach to the greddy bar.

 

yeah i'm still running one bolt on each side.

That's actually a good suggestion about making a bracket and welding it to the greddy bar.

Cusco might have something worth checking out.

 

drill the hole .. jeez.. it's a hole

 

TEIN offers front and rear pillowball mounts for the CM5/CM7 Honda Accord.

These should be applicable on the UA6 TL.

Someone order these and confirm.

They should be goldish orange and say TEIN on them.

Part # PRA50-31S70

The second stud for the greddy strut bar should be there as well.

You're welcome!

 

The version on the left is what the pillowball mounts will look like...except it will have 5 studs for the fronts.

 

My local shop called their distributor and they were told that Tein will have a Pillowball SS system for our cars available in late August. Maybe I was misinformed???

 

Thats good news! i've been waiting for those to be released forever.

 

What's the advantage of running the pillow mount?

 

From my understanding, pillow mounts are bad unless you are going to be autoXing the car. I am not 100% on this, but I rember reading that some where. Its better to stay with standard tops with a good urethane bushing. Please correct me if I am wrong on this.

I ordered my Accord top hats yesterday. I was just curious to know how much someone spent on the Accord ones??

Jason

 

I have also heard that they are bad because unless you are on the track they wear out very fast for the everyday driving.

 

My shop is having a hard time fitting the bar, I hope it works

 

I think they're pulling your leg and just messin with ya bud. This bar goes on like a charm. Are you having the coilovers installed at the same time?

 

anyone else have the greddy strut bar? j/w because im thinking about purchasing one?

 

looks good. question......

what is the thing in the upper right corner that looks like a sock

 

its a sock.lol....that catches your cars ball sweat

"The Spoon Sports Reservoir Tank Covers help keep your engine clean by absorbing master cylinder and clutch reservoir tank leaks. The high quality plush covers feature an embroidered Spoon insignia for durability. Made by Spoon Sports Japan."

 

They're actually more like those mid 80's wristbands...