[CL9] Rear Sway Bar

[iRoik]

I've got a facelift CL9. I've been looking around for a rear sway bar, but I'm not sure what to get.

There's only one Progress Sway bar for the TSX on eBay, but shipping for that is a bit steep. Same with on heeltoe. A couple of years ago people were getting them at $250 shipped but I guess it's really demanded anymore. Then there's the issue with it sheering off the end?

As far as I can tell, Selby were popular but are no longer made (something about Whiteline buying them, then selling them or something). There's this by Fulcrum Suspension, but I'm not sure http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/selby-swaybars.html

And finally, quite a few people say Whiteline products aren't really quality.

What other options do I have for around the $200-$250 price range? I don't mind going over a bit. It's my daily drive so I don't want something too stiff, but stiff enough to make a nice difference.

Thanks Guys

[eurogo]

Whiteline make one in 18 and 22mm I think it is. I believe theyre around the $220 mark

[iRoik]

Whiteline only make the 18mm for the CL9 for $265. It's not bad, but a few people on this forum say that the quality isn't the greatest. Thanks though.

[ChaosMaster]

I thought Whiteline stopped making the 18mm one. I recall TSX having problems with RSB bigger than 20mm (the shearing problem). However, most on the market are 22mm from memory. Not sure about "quality" though, as it's basically a semi-solid bar, and I haven't heard of any of the bars cracking or breaking. The part that breaks was the subframe of the car, as it wasn't designed to handle such high repetitive force.

[iRoik]

I thought Whiteline stopped making the 18mm one. I recall TSX having problems with RSB bigger than 20mm (the shearing problem). However, most on the market are 22mm from memory. Not sure about "quality" though, as it's basically a semi-solid bar, and I haven't heard of any of the bars cracking or breaking. The part that breaks was the subframe of the car, as it wasn't designed to handle such high repetitive force.

Apparently Whiteline only have a 18mm bar. (The other is not for the euro -Excl Euro). People seem to prefer other brands but I might just get the Whiteline. http://www.whiteline.com.au/do_segue4.php?make=HONDA&model=ACCORD&model_final=ACCORD+CG-CL+INCL+EURO&vehicle=12%2F97-07

[Fredoops]

The part that breaks was the subframe of the car, as it wasn't designed to handle such high repetitive force.

Avoid stiff sway bars brackets (stick to rubber) and you'll be fine

[aaronng]

I have the whiteline 18mm. No problems with mine. The polyurethane bushes that were supplied are still good even after 6 years.

[ChaosMaster]

Apparently Whiteline only have a 18mm bar. (The other is not for the euro -Excl Euro). People seem to prefer other brands but I might just get the Whiteline. http://www.whiteline.com.au/do_segue4.php?make=HONDA&model=ACCORD&model_final=ACCORD+CG-CL+INCL+EURO&vehicle=12%2F97-07

Might need to check with them. I think it started out with them originally making only the 18mm one, then they dropped that and changed over to a 20mm one. However, I think due to demand, they now have changed back to the 18mm one. RSB for the Euro isn't something they keep making constantly, they usually make a batch, and when it runs low and there's still demand, they make another batch. I suspect that their 20mm batch ran low, so they decided to make a batch of 18mm since people were asking for it. Last year, when I was looking for one, they only had 20mm in stock.

There's nothing wrong with Whiteline, infact, I reckon it's a good choice because you save a lot on shipping. Stuff from the states might be half hte price, but shipping easily adds $200 to the overall cost, making it not really worth while. From memory, some designs had adjustment holes, which made the RSB seem softer or harder (i.e. there were 3 mounting holes on either side, one would make the RSB act as if it was 1mm thinner thus softer, where as one would make the RSW act as if it was 1mm thicker thus harder). If you're a set and forget type, a standard 18mm is fine. I see that the 18mm is now more expensive than the 20mm one though.

From memory, factory bar was 15mm (I think the Auto was 14mm) meaning the 18mm would be 107% stiffer. People who went 22mm would find it was 363% stiffer which is a bit overkill IMO.

[iRoik]

Thanks for the info guys. I called up BrakesDirect, quoted $234+$15 shipping to Melbourne.
I'll probably go with the Whiteline 18mm. It's my daily drive so it should be fine. Plus I don't plan on constantly changing it so I don't need something adjustable.
Shipping from US is ridiculous because of the size and weight of the thing. Although I'm looking to get the CT icebox from Heeltoe. Something like $216 inc ~$50 shipping...much cheaper than an RS). Unless anyone knows somewhere better?
Thanks again guys. Appreciate it.

[iRoik]

Even whiteline have stopped making rsb's for the CL9 D: now. It's been discontinued

[TheSaint]

theres a 19mm one from Ultra Racing
http://ultraracingaustralia.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=68_96

and a 22mm one from Comptech Engineering (CT-Engineering)
http://www.ct-engineering.com/ProductLineup/AcuraTSX/AcuraTSXSuspensionChassisUpgrades/tabid/921/Default.aspx

alot of guys say that the stock endlinks snap when upgrading them - so i would look at doing that at the same time

[iRoik]

theres a 19mm one from Ultra Racing
http://ultraracingaustralia.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=68_96

and a 22mm one from Comptech Engineering (CT-Engineering)
http://www.ct-engineering.com/ProductLineup/AcuraTSX/AcuraTSXSuspensionChassisUpgrades/tabid/921/Default.aspx

alot of guys say that the stock endlinks snap when upgrading them - so i would look at doing that at the same time

Yeah Thanks. I emailed Ultra Racing yesterday.

Does any know if the rear sway bar for the facelift and pre-facelift models are the same?

Apparently the snapping and shearing is only an issue on 22mm and thicker.

[Fredoops]

Yeah Thanks. I emailed Ultra Racing yesterday.

Does any know if the rear sway bar for the facelift and pre-facelift models are the same?

Apparently the snapping and shearing is only an issue on 22mm and thicker.

Snapping happens with you have 22mm and use hard PU bushings.

No changes to rsb pre and post facelift

[iRoik]

Snapping happens with you have 22mm and use hard PU bushings.

No changes to rsb pre and post facelift

Cheers man, once again. You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Fredoops again...not that I give that much.

Looks like the Ultra Racing ones are the only ones in Aus. for the CL9 now.

[Fredoops]

F you are in melbourne there's one one selling a rsb for $280 on the auseuro fb page

[Extremer!]

We can offer you or anyone that might be interested , Progress Technology 22mm 2-hole adjustable rear sway bar (they come with the brackets and polyurathane bushes) . We can also offer stiffer sway bar links and adjustable ball joints and many more set-up products .

We do not have in stock at the momnet the sway bars but we can order them and they will be here ASAP . The ball joints are on their way and I will have them in the next following days with 2 different options to choose from and many more stuff .

For any inquiries please send us a pm or email at sales@extremeprojectworld.com

[TheSaint]

i order from ultra racing in australia and their HQ in malaysia frequently
both have good pricing and both usually ship within a week or 2

last time i ordered parts from CT-E it arrived almost as fast

[iRoik]

We can offer you or anyone that might be interested , Progress Technology 22mm 2-hole adjustable rear sway bar (they come with the brackets and polyurathane bushes) . We can also offer stiffer sway bar links and adjustable ball joints and many more set-up products .

We do not have in stock at the momnet the sway bars but we can order them and they will be here ASAP . The ball joints are on their way and I will have them in the next following days with 2 different options to choose from and many more stuff .

For any inquiries please send us a pm or email at sales@extremeprojectworld.com

Thanks, PM'd.


i order from ultra racing in australia and their HQ in malaysia frequently
both have good pricing and both usually ship within a week or 2

last time i ordered parts from CT-E it arrived almost as fast
Thanks, Luis from Ultra racing said 2 weeks from tomorrow, they'll have some in.

[sameol3]

Just a quick question, has anyone changed their rear sway bushes? I have a CT engineering 22mm rear sway and the bushes have seen better days so looking to get them replaced but i cant seem to find the right ones that fits my sway.

I know i have to be careful with the right ones as if its too hard it may damage the sub frame due to my sway being 22mm.

Part numbers would be appreciated.