Quote Originally Posted by A.G.System View Post
Your 1/2 right.

They have 2 kits, one for the EK1 and one for the Ek4.

The problem being that the EK1 has no standard bar and this is why the kit they supply is not up to standard.

Whereas the EK4 has mounting points and its just a matter of replacing the bar that is there.

Kinda why if you are going to add a bar to a CXI/GLI civic it is always better to put in that extra effort to make sure all your equiptment is up to standard and you have enough strengthening to counter the extra pressures.
The EK1 or anything apart from the EM1/EK4 has the mounting holes , but no welded on bolts on the rear of the subframe side.
(this is the exact same for EG civics that didnt have a rear swaybar ~ breeze / Gli etc).
From this info I and others assume the EK4 subframe is exactly the same apart from this small difference....UNLESS someone can prove us wrong ?
Maybe different thickness metal ?

Also , i would not reccommend anyone use a "replacemnt" swaybar upgraded ( IE using existing mounts / reinforcement) as Honda has designed it to last with limits in mind. Putting a 18mm swaybar where a 14mm exists DOES put more stress on the subframe and will prematurely wear the subframe or mount points. I did this exactly ~ (EG5 with 14mm stock , upgraded with a 18mm replacement. Correctly installed and torqued , and after about 4 months one side of the reinforcement broke off)


I think we can forget the issue that whiteline uses lower grade bolts ~ its the subframe and mounting that needs the most attention