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Old 01-09-2003, 06:18 PM
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Default 02 TL-S strut bar installed on 01 Accord Sedan

I just installed a 02 TL-S strust bar on my 01 Accord Sedan.
Fit perfect. $51 bucks.

Original bar top. TL-S bar bottom.


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After pic



Next. 02 TL-S rear sway bar. Bushing is on backorder
Old 01-09-2003, 06:48 PM
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looks good :thumbup: how much of a difference does that make???
Old 01-09-2003, 07:04 PM
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Nice.
Feel any difference?

I think I might get the rear sway as well. Keep us posted on that one.
Old 01-09-2003, 07:51 PM
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I have the TL-S strut bar as well, definately a high quality piece for 50 bucks, and the fitting is perfect on it. I'm not sure about how much it helps out, strut bars do a minimal amount for performance (at least on the streets) anyways, but I figured for 50 bucks what the heck.
Old 01-09-2003, 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by jschmid
Nice.
Feel any difference?

I think I might get the rear sway as well. Keep us posted on that one.
You will LOVE the rear sway. Best $100 CDN ($65 US) I ever spent! Car actually felt better with the rear sway in and the front strut out. More balanced. Actually oversteered in the rain for once. :thumbup:
Old 01-09-2003, 10:33 PM
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how about the TL-S front sway bar to complement the rear sway, is it worth replacing?
Old 01-10-2003, 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by jayaccord
how about the TL-S front sway bar to complement the rear sway, is it worth replacing?
TL-S front sway is nearly the same part that is one the accord stock. The rear bar is slightly larger, but the front is the same size as the accord's bar.
Old 01-10-2003, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by Matt86
looks good :thumbup: how much of a difference does that make???
Originally posted by jschmid
Need.
Feel any difference?
It feels a little different. Can't really pin point it though. Some say the steering feels tighter after the bar is intalled but to me the steering feels slightly heavier. Kind of like less power steering.
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ummmmmmmm............. the tl-s front tower bar is a waste of money...... it's thinner than the neuspeed... and only like 50-70 less... the rear tl-s sway bar is a decent investment if the rest of ur suspension is setup well... the front tl-s sway bar is a waste of money... i belive it's 1 or 2 mm thicker... if u want a good setup, get full neuspeed... front and rear tower bars, front and rear sways... u get no body roll what so ever... for more advice, ask me on HS...
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Originally posted by DaveJ412
ummmmmmmm............. the tl-s front tower bar is a waste of money...... it's thinner than the neuspeed... and only like 50-70 less... the rear tl-s sway bar is a decent investment if the rest of ur suspension is setup well... the front tl-s sway bar is a waste of money... i belive it's 1 or 2 mm thicker... if u want a good setup, get full neuspeed... front and rear tower bars, front and rear sways... u get no body roll what so ever... for more advice, ask me on HS...
I wouldn't exactly say it is a waste of money, the neuspeed bar doesn't even attach to the firewall. For the price, it's a great investment. Strut bars give minimal performance benefits anyways, and spending the extra money on a neuspeed bar isn't worth it in my book. I think the front TL-S sway bar is the exact same size as that on the accord. Neuspeed sways are decent, but you can't beat comptechs.



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