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beeza
16-01-2010, 04:24 PM
I've only had it on 3 days but I can feel the difference.The front end is sturdier.Feels more solid and steering feels great! Feels like the front end,when I stear,is 'hugging' the road more.

I've been wanting one of these forever but read a heap of reviews,mostly saying it does jack.I believe it comes down to the car and how it's set up.Makes sense right?

The reason I got it though was to protect my headers.I have had that gasket in the pic repaired 5 times and I bent them where the 4 meets the 2,so my man had to file it flat there and double gasket it.This will definately protect them now! Plus the handling upgrade is real nice :thumbsup:

Thanks to Geoff's work mate for the pics while it was up on the hoist! 4 U guys Yo! :cool:

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2004.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2006.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2008.jpg

The clearance:

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2012.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2022.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2023.jpg

The old ebay special! 4 years she lasted :D

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2032.jpg

Looked a lil' better 4 years ago:

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2033.jpg

This is where it was bashing up and into the exhaust:

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss141/beeza9/100_2036.jpg
xntrik
16-01-2010, 04:28 PM
Does this fit co-incide with tractionbars?
I need that little extra ground clearance lol.
Chi
16-01-2010, 04:28 PM
Looks like a Pi sign rather than a H to me.
beeza
16-01-2010, 04:50 PM
Does this fit co-incide with tractionbars?
I need that little extra ground clearance lol.

Not sure,anyone know?


Looks like a Pi sign rather than a H to me.

Haha,that's what I said!

Lets call it Cusco Pi Brace :D
Chi
16-01-2010, 05:08 PM
Noticed you got a front sway bar, did add that on? Cause I dont think EK sedans in aust came with front or rear sway bars.
beeza
16-01-2010, 05:09 PM
My one did come stock with a 22mm front sway bar and no rear sway bar.
Chi
16-01-2010, 05:25 PM
Is yours Gli or Vti?
beeza
16-01-2010, 05:32 PM
Gli,96 Ek1 Sedan.
dougie_504
16-01-2010, 09:58 PM
Nice man, I really enjoy reading/watching you do things on your car. You're a real non-bullshit/non-asshole type of person.

Maybe I'll check these out when I get home :)
beeza
17-01-2010, 11:42 AM
Thanks Dougie,thanks mate,I really appreciate mate!!
TheSaint
19-01-2010, 10:43 PM
do they make these for EG civic as well? sedan in particular?
shurman
20-01-2010, 12:35 AM
Nice Mod :thumbsup:
SeverAMV
20-01-2010, 09:01 AM
i was planning on getting one of these on the magical ebay strut brace kits.

cant go past $50 for front upper strut, rear upper strut, rear lower tie bar, and front lower h brace. of course, theres to $120 shipping to get them here from america, but still good.
Chi
20-01-2010, 09:15 AM
Those $50 ebay strut bar kits prob dont jack all and are just for looks.
egSi
20-01-2010, 11:54 AM
get some new shocks Brett :p
beeza
20-01-2010, 06:57 PM
^^ I did Trav! I got some KYB gas shocks,they are great :)

I've been wanting one of the braces for ages too Sever,it was just now one poped up on here and I grabed it!


do they make these for EG civic as well? sedan in particular?

I'm sure they would,check ebay.com :thumbsup:


Nice Mod :thumbsup:

Thanks mate :cool:
beeza
29-01-2010, 12:40 PM
The car forsure is more solid.Great Mod!
Chi
29-01-2010, 12:52 PM
nice and stiff...
beeza
29-01-2010, 01:06 PM
Stiff,I wouldn't use the word stiff,more strong and sturdy,solid but not stiff.

I wouldn't like a stiff car,I love a bit of flex/bend/give in the car.

It certainly makes the car hug the road more.
Chi
29-01-2010, 01:09 PM
get stiff coilovers, will help your handling alot.
beeza
29-01-2010, 01:12 PM
It took me ages to decide what suspension to go with and I believe I have nailed it! :)

King lows + KYB gas shocks = Perfect for me.

Any stiffer and bretty wouldn't be a happy boy!
Chi
29-01-2010, 01:17 PM
Weak sauce. that is all.
beeza
29-01-2010, 01:28 PM
Comfortable :)
TheSaint
30-01-2010, 12:54 PM
i was planning on getting one of these on the magical ebay strut brace kits.

cant go past $50 for front upper strut, rear upper strut, rear lower tie bar, and front lower h brace. of course, theres to $120 shipping to get them here from america, but still good.

i was looking at the same deal ... wont be as strong as a brand name but its still connecting the dots