itr upper front strut bar

[dc4t]

would a dc2 jdm itr upper strut bar fit onto a 97 dc4 integra gsi. i've been told it should but just wanna make sure

[destrukshn]

sure will.
=)

[joneblaze]

100% mate. Doesn't do much though ;)

[T-onedc2]

It will fit provided the DC4 has the 2 bolts just outside the strut to attach to. See my car specs for pic.

[Zilli]

100% mate. Doesn't do much though ;)


surely it does a little bit to stffen it up compared to not having on wouldnt it?

[kOncept]

It will fit provided the DC4 has the 2 bolts just outside the strut to attach to. See my car specs for pic.

i'm pretty sure the dc4 doesn't have this though.

[dc4t]

100% mate. Doesn't do much though ;)


wat u mean doesnt do much? :confused: im sure it would make a difference since dc4's dont have anything there in the first place. i need chassis stiffening

[dc4t]

i'm pretty sure the dc4 doesn't have this though.

yeh dc4's have the 2 holes there on each side vacating a spot for a strut bar if thats wat that guys talking about?

[kOncept]

yeah you have the 2 holes but you need 2 bolts that stick up on each side. Have a look at a DC2 in the same spot you'll see what I mean.

[dc4t]

oh yehh i see that.. but it would be easy to put bolts there dont u think?

[kOncept]

yeah it wouldn't be too hard to put bolts there just simple drilling, but I'm not sure how effective it would be unless the bolts were welded onto the chassis as they are with dc2.

[spoondc2]

yeah it wouldn't be too hard to put bolts there just simple drilling, but I'm not sure how effective it would be unless the bolts were welded onto the chassis as they are with dc2.

Guess what? Honda charge you $40 for each both + labour... :thumbdwn:
What a rip off

[j-specAccord]

^^ HA! do it yourself! man with all the labour costs these days may aswell buy your own welder

[dc4t]

well i got guys where i used to work who could do it for free (steel fabrication factory) so i guess im all good

[kOncept]

in that case go for it mate :) make sure you use some decent bolts, if you shear the bolt off it wont be fun to fix

[spardikis]

all you need is 4threadded rods, 8 washers and 4 nuts... find the two holes that have little black plugs in them behind the strut bolts, and bolt them in by clamping the rod together between two nuts and washers...

easy.


the dc2r's have a nut welded to the bottom outside of the hole, and a high tensile bolt goes straight into it with a 'locking' nut that clamps it down from the top.

if you want to get tedious, weld the nut on the bottom of the hole (like the type r), or just use the bolt trick (mentioned above)

my opinion is the best handeling upgrade is definatly a bigger stiffer sway bar for the rear underside of the car. It will stop most of the body roll, which will stop you from hanging the arse out!!!

-the front strut bar DOES help. especially in the dc4.

[spardikis]

oh, and if you sheer a bolt (if you dont use high tensile rod) you can drill and tap them out quite easy.