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aaronng
23-07-2004, 02:48 PM
Just read that the USA version of the Euro (TSX) has a strut brace as standard equipment. Does the Australian Euro have the same thing?

Aaron

PERTH_EURO
23-07-2004, 06:57 PM
no

aaronng
23-07-2004, 07:27 PM
Alright. Thanks for the info.

yfin
24-07-2004, 07:01 PM
This is an interesting difference you have picked up. Looking at my engine bay the Euro has a small metal brace on each strut connected to the firewall.

Euro pics-- (see pic 5 of Nicks' Euro) - you can see part of the brace
http://www.ozhonda.com/viewtopic.php?t=4691&highlight=typhoon

The TSX, however, has a bar connecting the struts together. Look at intake pics---
http://web.njit.edu/~mxl4729/other/tsx/

Would upgrading to a full brace be a worthwhile mod? I presume it would reduce body roll - would it do anything else?

A'PEXi
25-07-2004, 12:52 AM
would it be possible to order it through honda aus?... or would have to get it from US?

aaronng
26-07-2004, 03:30 PM
Looking at the simplicity of the brace in the TSX photo, it is possible to fabricate it quite cheaply.
But given that the Euro's suspension is already stiff enough, the addition of the strut brace might not give a noticeable improvement in "day to day" driving. But on the skid pad..... there would be a benefit.

Aaron

bigdongers
26-07-2004, 05:47 PM
Having the strut brace will help improve stability whilst cornering.

THRUST
07-08-2004, 03:30 AM
It stiffens the chassis up when cornering. Only need it if you take corners hard. When I mean hard I mean over 80kmph!!

tanghy
07-08-2004, 03:43 AM
It stiffens the chassis up when cornering. Only need it if you take corners hard. When I mean hard I mean over 80kmph!!

really? so it's useless under 80km/h? got proof to back yr statement up?

EuroAccord13
08-08-2004, 02:23 PM
The strut brace is there to reduce flex on the car body.. It's a good investment to have for a car.. Now.. WHERE CAN I GET ONE???

CHEERS
Nick

yfin
09-08-2004, 06:40 PM
The strut brace is there to reduce flex on the car body.. It's a good investment to have for a car.. Now.. WHERE CAN I GET ONE???

CHEERS
Nick

Nick - if you find one let me know - maybe we can get a better price if we buy together. Any Neuspeed dealers in Australia? The Neuspeed strut brace seems cheap in the USA ($115US)

EuroAccord13
09-08-2004, 08:24 PM
I'm gonna get one.. It's a must have for any car :D :D :D

PERTH_EURO
10-08-2004, 12:40 AM
give it some more time and whitline will have one out

Type R Positive
05-07-2008, 12:47 AM
lol! Old threads!
CU2 has strut brace standard now....

MR_LATE
04-10-2011, 07:33 AM
where can i get a strut brace for a cu2?

buddah51au
05-10-2011, 09:37 AM
where can i get a strut brace for a cu2?

You already have 1

MR_LATE
05-10-2011, 11:33 AM
lol. i didnt read the last comment before posting. so what if it i want an under body or a rear? or is there already one?

Fredoops
05-10-2011, 12:00 PM
lol. i didnt read the last comment before posting. so what if it i want an under body or a rear? or is there already one?

they all have one... it's just how use(less) is actually is.

The CL9 comes with one, but with the U-shape I failed to see how it could be of any use.

MR_LATE
05-10-2011, 06:44 PM
yeah, so thats why i want one that works :P..seriously,