[Euro] Cusco Type I Bottom Strut Bar Installed

**euro77** · 28-04-2005 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Matell

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.

hmm.. ok... I thought the version 2 goes to the rear

**toE** · 28-04-2005 08:59 PM

This thread's worthy to be in FAQ, me thinks. *hint*

**anexiole** · 24-02-2007 11:54 PM

hello there

I followed your link in the ACURA TSX forums for this Cusco Type I Bottom Strut Bar installation. I looked at the last picture in the post and noticed the bar was very close to the CAT. Was it actually touching the CAT and if so, any long term damage?

Thanks

Originally Posted by cccoltsicehockey

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.

**BusterSonic12** · 25-02-2007 08:09 AM

i got a type I also, no it's doesn't touch. i think only the typeII touches the cat

**anexiole** · 25-02-2007 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by BusterSonic12

i got a type I also, no it's doesn't touch. i think only the typeII touches the cat

Sweeet!!! thank u !

**euro77** · 25-02-2007 12:10 PM

but if you have non standard headers, it might touch. One of this forum member use the DC headers and the flex pipe leaked because of touching/rubbing with the lower arm bar.

**Euro1011** · 27-02-2007 11:00 AM

Question for all:

I will be getting the strut tower brace soon. To be installed on the Euro with standard suspension. Is it necessary to upgrade the suspension and/or install a bottom strut brace when i get the tower strut brace installed?

Do any of you have standard setup with just the strut tower brace? Feel any difference in cornering, etc?

**BusterSonic12** · 27-02-2007 11:11 AM

my opinion... more for bling :P no need to upgrade suspension/ low arm brace because it's totally seperate, it is installed in the top of the engine bay

**yfin** · 27-02-2007 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Euro1011

Question for all:

I will be getting the strut tower brace soon. To be installed on the Euro with standard suspension. Is it necessary to upgrade the suspension and/or install a bottom strut brace when i get the tower strut brace installed?

Do any of you have standard setup with just the strut tower brace? Feel any difference in cornering, etc?

Yes you can notice the strut tower with standard suspension. Especially steering feel and response is improved. If you haven't done so already I would recommend you upgrade the rear sway bar first.

**euro77** · 27-02-2007 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Euro1011

Question for all:

I will be getting the strut tower brace soon. To be installed on the Euro with standard suspension. Is it necessary to upgrade the suspension and/or install a bottom strut brace when i get the tower strut brace installed?

Do any of you have standard setup with just the strut tower brace? Feel any difference in cornering, etc?

it's a great mod and you can feel the difference with stock set up. But I do agree with yfin's suggestion, get the rear sway bar (whiteline highly recommended), it improves the handling.