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MechEng Dec 22, 2008 05:54 PM

Sway Bar
 
Does anybody know the rear sway bar size differences for a coupe

RS
GSR
and Type R
?

Is it worth upgrading from a RS to a GSR rear sway bar?

BestodaBest Dec 22, 2008 06:05 PM

EDIT: All the base model coupes (RS, GS, LS, SE) share a 13mm rear sway bar. GSR's are equipped with a 14mm.

Type R on the other hand, is a beefy 22mm.

MechEng Dec 24, 2008 11:04 AM

Cool Thanks.

Few more questions:

Does the GSR and ITR front upper strut bar directly bolt to a DC RS?

Does the rear lower strut ITR bar directly bolt to a DC RS?

Rxperiment Dec 24, 2008 04:53 PM

due to the size of the sway bars u need appropriately sized d bracket/ bushings and endlinks

BestodaBest Dec 25, 2008 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by MechEng (Post 258192)
Cool Thanks.

Few more questions:

Does the GSR and ITR front upper strut bar directly bolt to a DC RS?

Does the rear lower strut ITR bar directly bolt to a DC RS?

In regards to the front strut, i can't recall if the base models have the studs to tie down the bar. If it does, then it's a direct bolt.

For the rear lower sway bar, in addition to Rxperiment's post, your going to need to reinforce the subframe, or you run the risk of tearing the end links out.

BestodaBest Dec 25, 2008 02:23 PM

Just look on top of the front strut towers; just inside of the struts in the engine bay, look for 2 threaded studs about 1/2" tall, and 2" apart from eachother.

Strut bar sits in them.

Rxperiment Dec 26, 2008 02:49 AM

thanx for the back up alex , i completely forgot about the subframe brace, as Bestodabest said u need the subframe brace to prevent from tearing out ur end links as well as ur stock subframe.

BestodaBest Dec 28, 2008 01:47 AM


Originally Posted by Rxperiment (Post 258369)
thanx for the back up alex , i completely forgot about the subframe brace, as Bestodabest said u need the subframe brace to prevent from tearing out ur end links as well as ur stock subframe.

Anytime, OG Triple OG

MechEng Dec 29, 2008 10:59 AM

I can get a GS-R anti roll bar, can I simply just bolt it to my RS or do I need to get any
other hardware?

Rxperiment Dec 29, 2008 01:09 PM

useless its only 1 mm bigger than the RS one
RS= 13mm
GSR = 14mm

MechEng Dec 29, 2008 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by Rxperiment (Post 258634)
useless its only 1 mm bigger than the RS one
RS= 13mm
GSR = 14mm

Yes but it is (14/13)^4, which means it is 23% stiffer

http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=295

Rxperiment Jan 2, 2009 05:49 PM


Originally Posted by MechEng (Post 258705)
Yes but it is (14/13)^4, which means it is 23% stiffer

http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=295

its up to you ofcourse, personally not worth the minimal difference

BestodaBest Jan 6, 2009 09:22 AM

Regardless; a 23% increase in stiffness won't be proportionate to tensile dispersion of load in a turn.

Basically... you won't notice the difference; it's placebo. When i upgraded from an LS to GSR, i felt a minor difference. But then again, there are significant improvements between an LS and GSR in performance.


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