Does Ex handle better than other civics?

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Apr 13, 2002

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Does Ex handle better than other civics?

I've noticed that the ex has a rear sway bar while the lower model civics do not. Does this make the ex handle any better. I know it should but has anyone noticed a significant difference between models?

The reason why i ask is 'cause I have an ex (actually cdn si) and my car leans like mad on off ramps. Lowering it will definately help but I want to know about sway bar performance too.

Apr 13, 2002

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Every little bit helps...... some Koni's with springs, and strut braces front and rear. Dont forget the wheels and tires.

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Every little bit does help, plus don't forget anti-lock brakes

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probably does make a difference...

Apr 13, 2002

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BARLEY i have a lx and i test drove a ex b4 i bought it (not noticable enough 2 spend the x-tra $$)

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Wheels and tires make a HUGE difference IMO. when i got my Nitto tires, which are wider, and rims. OMG, it handles a lot better, i can now take curves at 50 whereas i could only take them at about 40 before

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Yeah better wheels and tires make a pretty big diff. to me.

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hey, does lx have abs?

Apr 13, 2002

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No.

Apr 13, 2002

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a little...EX got stock sway bars

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but its only a dinky 12mm sway bar. Dont all 2002 models have sway bars? I thought they did.

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My friend who drives an LX tested an EX and told me that it felt quite different with the sway bar. Lowering it, even by 1 inch will make a huge difference.

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are we all basing this on opinion or fact?

Apr 14, 2002

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<< are we all basing this on opinion or fact? >>

probably both...lol

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I have the 01 Civic is the sway bar worth installing?

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Either way..get an LX, or DX... buy an RSX rear sway bar... from what I hear it's a very easy job to install and presstty inexpensive too

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The EX has thicker sway bars than the other models and also has the closest ratio gears too.

Apr 14, 2002

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yes the lx has a sway bars front25.4/rear13.0 same size as ex except the dx which has only the front for the coupes
BUT for the sedans are 22.3 F/13.0 R WHY!!!!!!!!?????

SEDAN specs

COUPE specs