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warrior70
11-30-2002, 09:52 PM
what are the pros and cons of strut and tie bars? also i need a new suspension for my 96 prelude. who is good for that?:grey: :rocket:
MyFirst4G
12-01-2002, 09:00 AM
well, there are NO cons on strut and tie bars.... strut bars reinforce the chasis at the strut points, and tie bars do the same at the bottom. For handling, you need sway bars, get a bigger one in the back than in the front, its safer ;)....
as far as suspension goes for your prelude, i suggest getting some after market shocks such as tokiko, kyb, koni, etc..... and then get a set of springs or coilovers, springs are set at a certain location and are not adjustable, but they ride smoother and not bouncy, and the coilovers are adjustable anywhere form 1" to 4" on most coilovers.... And, the ride is pretty bouncy unless you get a good set of coilovers like Skunk2's or something..... I have had my setup for a while and i love it, i have the Tokiko Blue Struts and Eibach Sportline Springs! They are great, not bouncy and nice and low like i like it!
as far as suspension goes for your prelude, i suggest getting some after market shocks such as tokiko, kyb, koni, etc..... and then get a set of springs or coilovers, springs are set at a certain location and are not adjustable, but they ride smoother and not bouncy, and the coilovers are adjustable anywhere form 1" to 4" on most coilovers.... And, the ride is pretty bouncy unless you get a good set of coilovers like Skunk2's or something..... I have had my setup for a while and i love it, i have the Tokiko Blue Struts and Eibach Sportline Springs! They are great, not bouncy and nice and low like i like it!
drift
12-01-2002, 04:40 PM
strut and tie bars reinforce the chassis at it's weakest points to increase chassis rigidity so that the suspension can do it's job more efficiently. allows ou to tune the suspension without having to worry about chassis flex becoming a factor.
the only negative part about reinforcement bars is the weight. some weigh more than others, with roll cages being the heaviest of the bunch... it's the stiffest way to brace a chassis, but is all steel since they protrude into the passenger cabin.
the only negative part about reinforcement bars is the weight. some weigh more than others, with roll cages being the heaviest of the bunch... it's the stiffest way to brace a chassis, but is all steel since they protrude into the passenger cabin.
CivicSiRacer
12-03-2002, 10:28 PM
CONS: Tie bars can accelerate chassis wear/tear. A stiffer chassis has to have good suspension though. If you stiffen up a chassis and then put on some Pep Boys shocks and springs you will never notice the difference.
And just because you put on some $2000 coilover system, strut bars, sway bars, and such - doesn't mean you can out corner a Ferrari. You have to get your car corner weighted or your car will drive like a SUV with a flat tire.
PROS: a good setup car (coilovers, shocks, tires, wheels, and sway bars) will get better with a tie/strut bar since now the weakest point is the chassis.
And just because you put on some $2000 coilover system, strut bars, sway bars, and such - doesn't mean you can out corner a Ferrari. You have to get your car corner weighted or your car will drive like a SUV with a flat tire.
PROS: a good setup car (coilovers, shocks, tires, wheels, and sway bars) will get better with a tie/strut bar since now the weakest point is the chassis.
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