WOE is me, whiteline swaybar and ripped subframe

**Chi** · 13-11-2006 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by bennjamin

dont accept any less than +10 tensile strenght when it comes to sussy bolts , people

lol.

I agree with ben on this from experience

God damn bolt snapped inside the hole (god damn wyn)

**gelo** · 13-11-2006 08:40 PM

ASR ftw

**bigjo5** · 13-11-2006 08:56 PM

reminder to readers that the reinforcement kit is not 100% to protect ur subfram from ripping apart, so beaware

**ian** · 13-11-2006 09:34 PM

and this time when you get the sway bar put back on, make sure it's the right way round (otherwise it will definitely rattle and hit your exhaust pipe).

i've experienced this with my ex civic vtir coupe.

**mimps** · 14-11-2006 10:21 AM

NEWS!!!
the shop has agreed to repair the subframe tear out at no cost.

The kit did not come with the heavy duty bracket and brace as standard,
and they were unaware of the problem (hence the stock bracket was used)
I'm going to order the ASR brace.

my car feels like sloppy p00 without the swaybar

BY THE WAY, the whiteline swaybar was only 18mm!!!
(stock is 16mm)

**uetecu** · 15-11-2006 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by mimps

NEWS!!!
the shop has agreed to repair the subframe tear out at no cost.

The kit did not come with the heavy duty bracket and brace as standard,
and they were unaware of the problem (hence the stock bracket was used)
I'm going to order the ASR brace.

my car feels like sloppy p00 without the swaybar

BY THE WAY, the whiteline swaybar was only 18mm!!!
(stock is 16mm)

It's great to hear some businesses out there admit to their wrongdoing and will repair for free.

If your going to run the ASR reo kit are you considering in upgrading to a thicker bar?

**TEGNO1** · 15-11-2006 02:33 PM

Thanks for that link Benjamin, ive been looking everywhere for that info, and i did some calculations and if the bars are equall in all other areas, the asr 32mm / 2.5mm bar would be 126% stiffer than an integra type r 22mm bar, probably equaivalent to a 26mm solid,(correct me if im wrong) and dont forget the ASR kit has adjustable arms. When fitting a rear swaybar it makes a huuuuuuuge difference to handling and with the hondas being weak in that area the only option is to strenghen the subframe, the asr kit isnt the only option as there are kits from whiteline and other manufacturers much cheaper, but not for the DA's. The only options for me were to buy an 18mm and risk it, adapt a dc2 brace kit with 22mm bar or the asr kit, all i can say is please strengthen the subrame and you will not believe the difference a bigger rear sway will make to a front wheel drive car.later.

**bennjamin** · 14-11-2006 11:05 AM

good to hear. I had a 18mm "upgrade" bar from whiteline (using hte stock mounts too) and it tore out the U clip...luckily not the subframe.

**Zdster** · 14-11-2006 11:09 AM

Glad they are fixing it for you.

I am surprised hearing that even the 18mm can do that much damage. With the U clips did they also supply reinforcement from the back as well?