WOE is me, whiteline swaybar and ripped subframe

**bennjamin** · 29-01-2007 05:39 PM

excellent to see "whiteline" taking notice.

Hopefully this leads to an overhaul of the design process and
an overall increase of product quality too

**Muzz** · 29-01-2007 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by A.G.System

We will in turn gladly support the Australian built product.

definatly, it was a big factor with me going to whiteline for my bars, we need more aussie companys like em

**BlitZ** · 29-01-2007 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by bennjamin

IMo the EK whiteline kit should reflect the EG/DC kit in design

NOTE EG civics share the same rear swaybar (Si and vti) as vtir and Gsi tegs ~ and also use the exact same upgrade from whiteline ( same part )

you cant.. the eg/dc places the control arm bolt on the outside of the mount holes on ed/dc and on the inside for EK.,,, so the same design cant be utlised

**BlitZ** · 29-01-2007 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by A.G.System

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 only difference in the kit is endlinks.. and maybe 4 nuts

**muhhan** · 29-01-2007 09:46 PM

Whiteline's response not only makes me happy with their products but also with their business ethics as well. If this is the way they respond then I will happily make my next suspension purchase a Whiteline purchase!

**Muzz** · 29-01-2007 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by muhhan

Whiteline's response not only makes me happy with their products but also with their business ethics as well. If this is the way they respond then I will happily make my next suspension purchase a Whiteline purchase!

damn straight, mucho respecto to them

**Perry** · 29-01-2007 10:02 PM

curious asking the people which had the subframe problem what yr model are their civics?

**Muzz** · 29-01-2007 10:09 PM

il like to join the two brackets as one long solid brace like the asr or comptech, spread the load out over all the bolt holes more evenly.

i know it is basically the same sort of thing as asr and comptech, but its the best way to go i recon.
That way, for the subframe to crack, both ears will need to snap, taking more force to do so, the way i see it, having it as one solid mount is much better than a single mount per subframe ear.
Also, nice large backing plates to completly prevent plucking the bolts out.

**Whiteline** · 05-02-2007 04:10 PM

G'day Everyone,

Thanks for the positive feedback. We've had a look at all the information here, and we have some good ideas, but before we go any further we need to have a look at a car to check it out properly.

This is where we ask for your help. If anyone, ideally someone after a new rear swaybar, is able to bring their EK Civic to our Minto, Sydney workshop, we would like to hear from you. In return, we'll supply and fit a new swaybar. Please email support@whiteline.com.au with your car and contact details.

Regards,
Wojtek.
Whiteline Automotive.

**BLKek** · 05-02-2007 08:00 PM

Out of curiousity, can this problem happen to the factory rear end, from time to time the rear feels loose and like it "slips" (liek the rear slides over a bit but the wheels are firmly planted) depending on the corner (usually at moderate speeds)

Nothing looks visual, its like the wheel nuts aren't tight enough, but they are, tyre pressure is Ok also.

**twing** · 05-02-2007 08:23 PM

arrrrgggg.. wish i can take this opportunity, but I'm in melb.

come on guys, take this chance !!! preferably EK (GLi, CXi, Vti.. no Vti-R cause they have frame strengthen already) with stock suspension.

Originally Posted by Whiteline

G'day Everyone,

Thanks for the positive feedback. We've had a look at all the information here, and we have some good ideas, but before we go any further we need to have a look at a car to check it out properly.

This is where we ask for your help. If anyone, ideally someone after a new rear swaybar, is able to bring their EK Civic to our Minto, Sydney workshop, we would like to hear from you. In return, we'll supply and fit a new swaybar. Please email support@whiteline.com.au with your car and contact details.

Regards,
Wojtek.
Whiteline Automotive.