Gutted Trunk this weekend curious about rear strut tower bar?

'01_5speed · 11-09-2009, 06:48 PM

Like the title says I completely gutted my trunk this weekend. (tire, jack, panels, the whole nine yards) Anyways I mainly did this to make my rear strut towers available. I was curious if anyone has any experience with rear strut bars in a 5th gen or if anyone would suggest anyone in particlular. Thanks in advance for any input.

LudeBB6 · 11-09-2009, 06:50 PM

Spoon sports if you can find one, tanabe makes one too and if you don't mind losing some trunk usability ESP's is the 'all-business'. There is always megan if you are really on a tight budget too

'01_5speed · 11-09-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LudeBB6

Spoon sports if you can find one, tanabe makes one too and if you don't mind losing some trunk usability ESP's is the 'all-business'. There is always megan if you are really on a tight budget too

Thanks! Do you know where the best place to fine either the spoon or the tanabe? Also, how bad is the megan?

nordicBBsex · 11-09-2009, 07:07 PM

ESP 4-Point FTMFW!!!

dreamreaperx · 11-09-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nordicninjalude

ESP 4-Point FTMFW!!!

i just noticed you have takata seatbelts, do you have a harness bar for that? esp looks real good in there btw

LudeBB6 · 11-09-2009, 07:10 PM

well spoon bars you would have to look in classifieds for (Spoon only made them for a short time, but are very sought after, I have a set myself and think they are great) So someone here might be selling one/them or on preludeonline. The tanabe bars should be pretty easy to find I found them on ebay for $100 each, the design is different from what I remember it being but tanabe makes decent parts so I wouldn't be all that worried about it.

As far as the megan being 'bad' I guess it depends, does it function as designed? Sure, however my beef with companies like megan is they essentially take marginal designs (DC sports for instance) and replicate them as cheaply as possible so the fitment might not be as spot on, and the quality of materials isn't going to be as nice. So functionally will they probably do very close to some of the larger name brands, sure but personally I would never put their stuff on any car I own. They are like APC to me, and if you haven't heard of APC then you haven't been in the import scene very long.

dreamreaperx · 11-09-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LudeBB6

well spoon bars you would have to look in classifieds for (Spoon only made them for a short time, but are very sought after, I have a set myself and think they are great) So someone here might be selling one/them or on preludeonline. The tanabe bars should be pretty easy to find I found them on ebay for $100 each, the design is different from what I remember it being but tanabe makes decent parts so I wouldn't be all that worried about it.

As far as the megan being 'bad' I guess it depends, does it function as designed? Sure, however my beef with companies like megan is they essentially take marginal designs (DC sports for instance) and replicate them as cheaply as possible so the fitment might not be as spot on, and the quality of materials isn't going to be as nice. So functionally will they probably do very close to some of the larger name brands, sure but personally I would never put their stuff on any car I own. They are like APC to me, and if you haven't heard of APC then you haven't been in the import scene very long.

APC and Arospeed were great back in the day!! especially the huge stickers saying "APC" on your windshield

nordicBBsex · 11-09-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamreaperx

i just noticed you have takata seatbelts, do you have a harness bar for that? esp looks real good in there btw

Thanks, and no, I don't have a harness bar because I haven't decided whether or not I am going with a cage.

dreamreaperx · 11-09-2009, 07:18 PM

you know that it is dangerous to have the seatbelts mounted to the floor? if you dont give the belts a pivot point at your neckline, if in an accident they will pull you downward...this could possibly snap your spine or crush something because of the angle and momentum...just thought you should know if you already didnt

LudeBB6 · 11-09-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamreaperx

APC and Arospeed were great back in the day!! especially the huge stickers saying "APC" on your windshield

Please god I hope you are kidding!

dreamreaperx · 11-09-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LudeBB6

Please god I hope you are kidding!

of course man, but you gotta admit that everyone had their ricer-ish stages...not everyone got their cars just str8 clean the first shot...i'll admit i had a molded body kit on my integra back in the day, but you know you live and learn

nordicBBsex · 11-09-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamreaperx

you know that it is dangerous to have the seatbelts mounted to the floor? if you dont give the belts a pivot point at your neckline, if in an accident they will pull you downward...this could possibly snap your spine or crush something because of the angle and momentum...just thought you should know if you already didnt

I know and that is why I plan on getting something pretty soon. Rep for caring about my safety.

'01_5speed · 11-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Hey Nordic that shit is exactly what I am looking for! That site is awesome!

BlkLUDE5G · 11-10-2009, 12:03 AM

ive posted this pic before but here is my spoon bar:

i also have the spoon front upper strut bar as well as a tanabe rear sway bar and close to 80lbs. of yanked weight! lol

YellaludeSH · 11-10-2009, 07:11 PM

Id say tanabe,spoon,esp, megan racing, ebay ones can get the job done if your on a budget...ive actually seen some diy towerbars front and rear upper for a civic but you could apply the same techniques to make you one for a prelude.

Kronn 98SH · 11-10-2009, 07:28 PM

DIY weld jobs FTW. But rear upper strut bars FTL.

BlkLUDE5G · 11-10-2009, 08:18 PM

^why so?

YellaludeSH · 11-10-2009, 09:20 PM

^x2 bro

Kronn 98SH · 11-10-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkLUDE5G

^why so?

Pointless, and installation requires modification.

'01_5speed · 11-10-2009, 10:55 PM

What modification is required?

BlkLUDE5G · 11-10-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronn 98SH

Pointless, and installation requires modification.

yea.. mine bolted straight in...

'01_5speed · 11-10-2009, 11:06 PM

Prior to installation is it necessary to jack the car up in the rear? and with a standard rear strut bar, like the megan ones, there is no modification required correct?

BlkLUDE5G · 11-10-2009, 11:35 PM

not at all - plug and play

and i did feel a good amount of oversteer increase after this

Kronn 98SH · 11-11-2009, 11:47 AM

Modification IS required. If you haven't removed anything from your trunk, the carpet will be in the way. You'll have to remove or cut the carpet to install. That is modification.

BlkLUDE5G · 11-11-2009, 11:50 AM

omg

that has got to be the laziest reason ever haha all you need is a razor to cut out the section - or go weight reduction style like me lol

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11-10-2009, 12:03 AM	#14
BlkLUDE5G Preludepower Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH-IO Age: 20 Posts: 3,717 iTrader: (1)	ive posted this pic before but here is my spoon bar: i also have the spoon front upper strut bar as well as a tanabe rear sway bar and close to 80lbs. of yanked weight! lol __________________ LET THE BUILDING COMMENCE: INJEN Tanabe/// Spoon Magnaflow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *BB Squad #66 (v.2)!* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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YellaludeSH True Luder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: C.O.T. Boise, ID Posts: 271 iTrader: (5)	Id say tanabe,spoon,esp, megan racing, ebay ones can get the job done if your on a budget...ive actually seen some diy towerbars front and rear upper for a civic but you could apply the same techniques to make you one for a prelude. __________________ "lol whatever you say. i know i can make a car look 10x better than you, or your mom." - neonxiii

11-10-2009, 07:28 PM	#16
Kronn 98SH Preludepower Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 29 Posts: 3,359 iTrader: (0)	DIY weld jobs FTW. But rear upper strut bars FTL. __________________ 1988 Prelude S - victim of an 80mph backflip 1991 Prelude Si - sold 1989 Accord DX - impounded 1998 Prelude SH - bolt-ons dynoing @ 173whp&140tq 2006 CRF150F - sold 2006 YZ250F To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-09-2009, 06:50 PM	#2
LudeBB6 Lude Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NH Posts: 692 iTrader: (3) View Photos By: LudeBB6	Spoon sports if you can find one, tanabe makes one too and if you don't mind losing some trunk usability ESP's is the 'all-business'. There is always megan if you are really on a tight budget too

11-09-2009, 07:10 PM	#6
LudeBB6 Lude Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NH Posts: 692 iTrader: (3) View Photos By: LudeBB6	well spoon bars you would have to look in classifieds for (Spoon only made them for a short time, but are very sought after, I have a set myself and think they are great) So someone here might be selling one/them or on preludeonline. The tanabe bars should be pretty easy to find I found them on ebay for $100 each, the design is different from what I remember it being but tanabe makes decent parts so I wouldn't be all that worried about it. As far as the megan being 'bad' I guess it depends, does it function as designed? Sure, however my beef with companies like megan is they essentially take marginal designs (DC sports for instance) and replicate them as cheaply as possible so the fitment might not be as spot on, and the quality of materials isn't going to be as nice. So functionally will they probably do very close to some of the larger name brands, sure but personally I would never put their stuff on any car I own. They are like APC to me, and if you haven't heard of APC then you haven't been in the import scene very long.

11-10-2009, 08:18 PM	#17
BlkLUDE5G Preludepower Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH-IO Age: 20 Posts: 3,717 iTrader: (1)	^why so? __________________ LET THE BUILDING COMMENCE: INJEN Tanabe/// Spoon Magnaflow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *BB Squad #66 (v.2)!* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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YellaludeSH True Luder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: C.O.T. Boise, ID Posts: 271 iTrader: (5)	^x2 bro __________________ "lol whatever you say. i know i can make a car look 10x better than you, or your mom." - neonxiii

11-10-2009, 11:35 PM	#23
BlkLUDE5G Preludepower Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH-IO Age: 20 Posts: 3,717 iTrader: (1)	not at all - plug and play and i did feel a good amount of oversteer increase after this __________________ LET THE BUILDING COMMENCE: INJEN Tanabe/// Spoon Magnaflow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *BB Squad #66 (v.2)!* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-11-2009, 11:47 AM	#24
Kronn 98SH Preludepower Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 29 Posts: 3,359 iTrader: (0)	Modification IS required. If you haven't removed anything from your trunk, the carpet will be in the way. You'll have to remove or cut the carpet to install. That is modification. __________________ 1988 Prelude S - victim of an 80mph backflip 1991 Prelude Si - sold 1989 Accord DX - impounded 1998 Prelude SH - bolt-ons dynoing @ 173whp&140tq 2006 CRF150F - sold 2006 YZ250F To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-11-2009, 11:50 AM	#25
BlkLUDE5G Preludepower Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH-IO Age: 20 Posts: 3,717 iTrader: (1)	omg that has got to be the laziest reason ever haha all you need is a razor to cut out the section - or go weight reduction style like me lol __________________ LET THE BUILDING COMMENCE: INJEN Tanabe/// Spoon Magnaflow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *BB Squad #66 (v.2)!* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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