spdandpwr

Got this from CT engineering:

We got as far as installing the axleback portion of our Civic exhaust and as soon as we saw the tip hit the bumper we stopped. We are in the process of discontinuing most of our exhausts and have a limited supply of parts left, so we are going to save them for our existing Civic SI products rather than introducing an exhaust and then have to stop production on it.

RENARELLO

Need a mansion update.

spdandpwr

haha, it's nothing special.

RENARELLO

Here in the south something that size we call a plantation.

spdandpwr

Installed the sway bar, finally!



jacking up the car...


unbolting the stock 14mm bar


new vs old


my mechanic friend trying putting the brackets onto the bushings


his car next to mine


washed the car

spdandpwr

A couple of things:

1) the bar is definitely worth it. The car feels tighter in the rear and is more planted when I take corners...definitely increases driver confidence

2) the bar rubs / presses against the exhaust pipe (making a small rubbing noise and resonating the exhaust frequencies). It doesn't make a rubbing noise when the car is warmed up though. I think the rubbing has to do with not installing 100% correctly though; I'm pressure sure I can angle the car down a little more.

3) the car also feels less floaty

aaronnn

hmm. i guess it might be better getting the same bar as you then, instead of the eibach ones. i want to get rid of majority of the float and bounce.

thanks for the update!

Trentimus

My understanding is this is the rear Eibach bar.

Thanks for the update Speed!

spdandpwr

yep, it is the eibach rear sway bar. If you go with the front/rear kit for the 9th civic, it'll use the same rear bar.

spdandpwr

Another possible (OEM option) for the suspension would be to install the HFP spring / shock combo on the ilx. The kit was made for the coupe, but given the small weight difference, I don't think it'll be problematic since the cars are 100lbs different in terms of weight.

aaronnn

oh. didnt you say you were gonna go with the progressives?

aaronnn

HFP Struts/H&R Springs??

sounds plausible for a nice drop and better dampening.

spdandpwr

not sure if you can order the hfp struts without the springs.

spdandpwr

you mean for the rsb? Nah, I had the eibach bar for almost a month in my garage. I've seen people put the progressive on their car, but I think it's a bit too big.

Trentimus

I think he's leaning back on trying to make it closer to an OEM-style set-up that Acura-coulda-woulda-shoulda-did

spdandpwr

you got it! hence the thread title.

Trentimus

So are you dropping the hopes of the S/C?

spdandpwr

back in the day, comptech and acura used to offer s/c kits for their cars that maintained the factory warranty. Does that answer your question

Trentimus

Kinda, I mean I dont think Acura will ever implement them in their cars FROM the factory though. But I see where youre going with it lol I am sure we will be of the few that have it.

spdandpwr

haha, ok ok...it's not a true type-s...but I'd rather use "oem plus" parts where possible for sake of longevity / mitigation of headaches.

Trentimus

I am just givin ya a hard time. I think the quality aftermarket parts outlast the OEM equipment.. but of course I mean the parts that are fast and reliable.. which aren't cheap. We all know how that saying goes.

spdandpwr

You really think so? I feel like OEM has traditionally outlasted non-oem components. It could be because the aftermarket parts put extra strain on the weaker parts of the car.

Trentimus

I always pay a pretty penny for the parts I buy and I am not hard on them.. that maybe it?

spdandpwr

There is only way to test this. I buy my kit, you buy yours...we see where we are 3 years from now :thumbs up: Let the modding begin.

4cruizn

I like where this build is going. Nice upgrade with the sway bar!

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Could the strange noises you're hearing be the bushings!? Did you grease them? Are they poly?!

Your car is gorgeous, your pictures skills are bomb and your choice in gloves is really second to none.

spdandpwr

Bushings were lubbed up...it's definitely rubbing on the exhaust. I know this because I saw it when I was down there. They are polyurethane though.

Haha, my pictures skill suck so I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic...but thanks if you aren't

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Well, maybe not all of them, but this one caught my eye. Not being sarcastic.
How about just taking a caveman approach and use a rubber mallet to kinda "create" some clearance with the muffler?
http://s17.postimage.org/j9f50ozhb/I...142515_519.jpg

spdandpwr

Wait til it gets the underbody kit...the car should look sharper.

I'll take another look at the sway to get it installed properly.

Trentimus

WERD,

My modding has been delayed.. I had to drop some cash for some unexpected expenses.. and I can't justify dropping $1000 on something unless I have my liquid funds back up. I expect to be back in the game around May. Front & rear sway bars, coil overs and control arms are tops of my list of to-dos though.

I will stay tuned for your progress. So far so good!

spdandpwr

Just remembered that my car goes in for detailing this weekend...I'll try to find the camera to take quality pics with (as you see on page 1 of this thread).

spdandpwr

Yea, I'm going to go with the hfp kit, I've never been one for tuning and it has great reviews. Plus it's relatively inexpensive.

spdandpwr

Also, one thing to note is that I won't have to worry about putting the stock part back on when I sell the car seeing as it looks completely stock lol

aaronnn

really debating on either waiting around and keep driving like this, or just go ahead and order me some Koni struts for the 2013 Civic Si along with the ILX H&R springs..
I rather just do the sways and springs/struts at the same time. im starting to bug out with this swaying/pitching/understeer when I'm not even going fast.. Actually, i feel the entire car rock when sitting still and just turning the wheels.. I have 300 miles now, this can't be right.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I would highly recommend holding off until some of the big companies come up with some things for your application. You may regret going with HFP when the Tein Basis come out for your car (might be compatible now). Cost will be comparable and height adjustability is 2nd to none.

Trentimus

The TEIN Basis and Advances are confirmed officially (through TEIN) for the ILX. Basis can be found for around $8XX and the Advance barely above $1000

spdandpwr

Get the sways and go from there.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Go Advance, you'll be happy you did. If you don't have that kinda cash to do it...I'd wait and save until you do. Do it once, do it right OR don't do it at all.

aaronnn

by doing it right, I'm sure you actually mean, wait for proper coilover setups to hit the market?

because Advance has no proper adjustments. Only damper. No body threading for height, no proper helper springs, top hats with camber adjustments, pilllowball mounts, etc... Advance is a step up only from decent aftermarket springs and struts setup

Trentimus

Are we talking about the Tein Advances? They're adjustable in height and firmness or whatever the proper term is.