[Euro] Cusco Type I Bottom Strut Bar Installed

**cccoltsicehockey** · 28-04-2005 01:03 AM

I installed my Cusco Type I Bottom Strut Bar yesterday. I was asked not to post pics because of you having dial-up.

Cusco Strut Bar Install Pics

I will write a review later about it but I have not driven with it on enough yet.

**baboo** · 28-04-2005 07:20 AM

Very nice!

**jolt** · 28-04-2005 08:41 AM

Very keen to hear if there's a noticeable difference, did you have a strut brace fitted already?

Any particular reason why you didn't go for the more comprehensive Type II?

thanks
Rod

**baboo** · 28-04-2005 08:55 AM

I've got the strut & type 2 on order.

I should be installing them this weekend. will let you know the result too.

Matell probably will give his impression first..

**cccoltsicehockey** · 28-04-2005 09:49 AM

I am going to use the type I type II and upper strut

**Matell** · 28-04-2005 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by baboo

I've got the strut & type 2 on order.

I should be installing them this weekend. will let you know the result too.

Matell probably will give his impression first..

Provided I decide to go to QR on Saturday....

Otherwise it will just be comments on any changes I feel in daily road driving...which of course will mean more to most people.

**jolt** · 28-04-2005 10:54 AM

It would be great to have some feedback on the noticeable differences from the Type I/II lower braces before the Honda R's Cusco pre-order finishes on Friday 6 May 05!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19444

thanks
Rod

**EuroAccord13** · 28-04-2005 11:34 AM

Nicely done, I'm considering the Lower Arm bar too but I'm thinking the other version with four points to compliment the Cusco front strut bar I've ordered...

Pleeeease let us know if you felt a difference

**baboo** · 28-04-2005 01:26 PM

Me going to install this afternoon, will let you know the result Nick,

I've opt for version2, & strut brace. see if these can eliminate the creeking sound when I go up to my driveway. If it does, they certainly work!!

**EuroAccord13** · 28-04-2005 02:05 PM

Cool! Let us know how stiffy is the ride at corners now

**euro77** · 28-04-2005 06:27 PM

yes baboo, please do let us know how it goes.
are you installing the front or the rear sway bar?
I'm thinking to get the rear sway bar to complement my front strut brace. I'm not sure if the front sway bar is necessary.

**Matell** · 28-04-2005 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by euro77

yes baboo, please do let us know how it goes.
are you installing the front or the rear sway bar?
I'm thinking to get the rear sway bar to complement my front strut brace. I'm not sure if the front sway bar is necessary.

Little bit of confusion there, Baboo's installing brace's not sway bars. The Type II strut brace he's installing does not replace the front sway bar. It acts in the same sense as the strut tower bar but connects to four mounting points on the underside of the chassis so the lateral, and torsional rigidity of the front of the car is increased. This increase in rigidity results in less flexing of the car's body, and in theory more responsive handling.