Accord Euro Strut Brace

**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...hlight=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

Originally Posted by THRUST

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

Originally Posted by EuroAccord13

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)