Rear strut bar answers to all answers
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Rear strut bar answers to all answers
Ok, so I have searched and read the posts regarding this modification.
Just like intakes there are mixed reviews regarding this mod, some say it is not neccessary where as others say it is neccessary.
As for fittiment, there are also some mixed answers. Some say DC5 bars will fit in with no problem, while others say minor modifications is neccessary.
Mounting points, here is where it can get tricky. Some say the bars mount to the strut bolts, where other mount to the bulkhead in and around the rear seat area.
Now my question, in hopes that will clear up other questions from other users is.
DC5 bars, which ones bolt to the strut bolt? and which ones bolt to the bulkhead in and around the rear seat?
I am looking for ones that bolt to the strut bolts for ease of install and legality in Autocrossing.
Which DC5 bars are guarenteed to fit in a EM2 that bolts to the strut tower, with no modifications at all?
Just like intakes there are mixed reviews regarding this mod, some say it is not neccessary where as others say it is neccessary.
As for fittiment, there are also some mixed answers. Some say DC5 bars will fit in with no problem, while others say minor modifications is neccessary.
Mounting points, here is where it can get tricky. Some say the bars mount to the strut bolts, where other mount to the bulkhead in and around the rear seat area.
Now my question, in hopes that will clear up other questions from other users is.
DC5 bars, which ones bolt to the strut bolt? and which ones bolt to the bulkhead in and around the rear seat?
I am looking for ones that bolt to the strut bolts for ease of install and legality in Autocrossing.
Which DC5 bars are guarenteed to fit in a EM2 that bolts to the strut tower, with no modifications at all?
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I don't know how many times we go through this. If it bolts to the strut towers, then its STS, DSP and SM legal and it fits since the suspension dimensions are the same. That means both the Cusco and Spoon DC5 bars, and several other lesser named ones also fit, plus the Ebay generics that are labeled for the Civic. THEY ALL FIT IN THE CAR. If it bolts to any place else, the bulkhead (Like Mugen or JIC), the C-pillar (I don't know of any) or anywhere else than the 2 bolts that the hold the shocks in the car, they're not legal and their fit is questionable.
I know this has been discussed on numerous occasions, in great depth and debate, just search.
I'm locking this unless some other mod tells me to open it back up.
I know this has been discussed on numerous occasions, in great depth and debate, just search.
I'm locking this unless some other mod tells me to open it back up.
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