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Hey guys if u had to invest in one which would it be?

RSX type-s 19mm rear sway bar

Progress Rear Sway 20mm i think

Neuspeed Rear Sway dont know the mm

srry i forgot to put it in mem ride talk

 
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I have been thinking about the progress my self.

 
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19mm

 
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Go OEM with the RSX

word to your mother

 
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If all of your suspension components are stock then the 19mm is plenty. It reduces understeer and give the car a more neutral feel.

If your car is an 01-02, then the 19mm rear is a good match with the 25mm front. Honda reduced the size of the front sway bar in the later years so I am not sure how the 19mm or larger would feel on those models.

 
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you guys know where i can purchase a cheap rsx rear sway bar..

 
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go have clubrsx.com a visit those guys sell a lot of their stock ones usually for like 50-80 dollars or so but if you get the 02-04 ones they are 19mm if you get the 05-06 ones they are 21mm and i would go with that if i were you because thats what i have and it's freakin beautiful on the track

 
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ok, 19mm would be the way to go, thats cool. N e thing i gotta look out for when installin it?

 
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Don't forget to buy the mounting bushings and make sure you use a bunch of penetrating oil on the end links. You need to use an allen key in the end of the bolt to hold it while turning the nut. The allen portion usually fills up with rust and strips easily so be careful.

If you try to hold the bolt with vise grips you'll bugger the threads. Either way, don't be suprised if you need new end links before you're done. I did mine early in the car's life and managed to escape unscathed. If you live in a warmer climate (unlike me) you may not have a rust issue, but, still be careful.

 
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Would i need the mounting bushings, seing as how i have a EX??? like in the DIY on the site, it says that "install their mounting kit since 2001 LX's didn't come with a rear sway bar from the factory"

 
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You just need the 19mm bushings that usually come with the bar. The stock brackets work fine.

 
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ok like the one i was thinking about was here
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/6...-car-sold.html

he said something about grey's endlinks, and would that be all i needed from him?

 
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Just ask if it comes with bushings but it probably will. Grey's endlinks aren't needed but they are an upgrade.

 
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an upgrade? ok how so? like i tried searchin but no one explains how it all works. Srry man im a new to the whole suspension scene. lol thats y i started this thread, just looking up info.

 
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Here's a link to Grey's endlinks. As you can see they are much more beefy than stock....stronger and don't wear out as fast. That's why they are an upgrade.

Since the guy you mention is selling the bar with the endlinks....I would take 'em....especially if you are at all worried about messin' up the stock ones during your install.

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...ml#post3510627

 
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Grey's endlinks just lessen the chance of breaking an endlink. With a 19mm OEM bar you probably won't have to worry but since they're coming with the bar than why not. They won't do any harm although I've heard they can be noisey if not greased enough.

 
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ok so u say with a 19mm OEM bar i prolly wont have to worry but what if i were to go with the progress rear sway bar?

 
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Well the Progress bar is 22mm and a different design than OEM. Some use the Progress bar and their endlinks are fine other have broken theirs. I've only heard/seen cases of the Progress bar breaking them. I have yet to hear/see a case where any other 22mm or larger bar has broken stock endlinks. If you want a 22mm there are other options out there. A OEM ITR or any of the aftermarket 22mm bars for the rsx will bolt up.

 
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If you go to a 22mm you will also need to get a rear tie bar. The stock attachment points are not strong enough to hold something that stiff.

Also, bigger is not always better. You should plan and match your suspension mods. Going with a 22mm and leaving everything else stock will most certainly result in oversteer and possible instability.

 
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You NEED to have a tie bar? That's news to me. I know it's a reinforcement but guys have been running 22mm bars and no tie bars with no problems. I'm not saying you're wrong but I don't think it's a absolute must.

 
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yeah using mine complementedwith the Progress front and rear sways, and tie bar; they work immaculate.. a lil understeer..but i can control it! go PROGRESS!!

 
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Thats debateable. The old civic/integras were known to have this problem, but it hasnt seemed to materialize with this gen chassis. I've been running a 25.4mm rear bar for over 2 years (of compeditive driving) with no brace and there hasnt been any damage or issues.

 
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If you've had good experience without the tie bar, then all the more power to ya! Maybe its not a real problem with this gen like you say (Zzyzx) and its more of a precautionary measure due to legacy problems on previous generations.

Either way, its up to you to do what's best for your own car and discussions like these will at least educate everyone.

Thanks.

 
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Like did you have a problem with this? or know of anyone that did, cause if so i just wanna ask what was it like, like how the car responded.

 
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Alright, so i decided i'd go with the RSX's Rear sway bar, but i heard that the Type-S is 21mm and the RSX(base) is 19mm. Say i wanted the 21mm, what what years would be the best fit for my 01 Ex Coupe?

 
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If you look at older gens you can see the chassis is significantly flimsier. The new chassis is much better in terms of its rigidity, except it is heavier.

LT, the 06 RSX-S has a 21mm bar, but I believe all the ones before that have a 19mm (base and S). You can get the RSX-R 22mm bar.

Any bar from the RSX will fit.

 
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alright thanks for your info/input

 
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Here is Bellz's chart...it is in the FAQ
Honda Sway Bar Specs

It say 05-06 Type S has a 21mm, but other than that they all are 19mm.

 
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Whoot my RSX rear sway is in the mail on its way to my house....

 
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So let's say "theoretically" a car already has tein s-tech springs with tokico blues and a neuspeed strut bar. The progress would be good since the car's already going in a more aggressive suspension direction?