Any real benefit from strut bar? - Acura Forum

Naledge503 · 02-23-08, 08:33 PM

I bought an integra with front and rear strut bars. I want to know if there is any real benefit from having them. I have heard that there is no real benefit unless I'm doing some hard racing (which I dont do). I would like to use my hatch area for a subwoofer enclosure. And for the size enclosure I need for my subwoofers, I would have to remove the rear strut bar.

integra_guy · 02-23-08, 08:42 PM

Since you don't really do any racing (on the track) I think you'll be fine with out them, if you just want some better handling then stick with lowering springs, or coil overs.

MC Teg · 02-23-08, 08:48 PM

The concept of a strut bar is intended on reducing the flex between the front strut towers during hard cornering loads. By reducing this flex, it allows suspension points to remain undisturbed, allowing for the suspension to do it's job properly. This often gives the drive a feeling of increased stability and improved turning response.

Since the rear suspension points do not see the same kinds of forces during hard corner (when compared to the front), a rear bar is typically unnecessary in a street application.

Since you are planning on putting a sub in the back, it would just intrude the extra space.

Naledge503 · 02-23-08, 08:54 PM

Perfect! Thanks again guys. I like that this forum is willing to help and I havent noticed any flaming. Its a nice change from the Car Audio forums that I frequent.

TegEnthused · 02-24-08, 12:19 AM

Like MC said it will "intrude" as he said b/c more than likely your not going to the track and if u were your car is not going to have to withstand the hard cornering as the front which I would presume because there is more wear and tear b/c it is FWD obviously.... Which makes integras efficient in taking corners... I myself would like your current setup....but that is the great part about these cars is that u can set them up how YOU want it to be....some people desire and prioritize certain things over another and thats why they are perfect for customizing them to their own specific wants. After all if everyone else likes it but you don't for your car.......What have you accomplished???

quic vic · 02-24-08, 06:23 PM

what kinda strut bar is it, and what do you intend to do with it when you take it out?

rancidhooligan · 03-01-08, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by quic vic

what kinda strut bar is it, and what do you intend to do with it when you take it out?

Beat me to it. LOL!

Integra owners are vultures, I swear.

"You're thinking about taking your STBs out? What're you gonna do with them if you do?" *wink*wink*

I was thinking the same, exact thing. I'm honestly surprised it took four responses for that question to come up.

Naledge503 · 03-02-08, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by quic vic

what kinda strut bar is it, and what do you intend to do with it when you take it out?

Sorry it took so long for me to respond. I dont know what kind it is. It was already installed when I bought the car. And I plan on keeping it in case I change my plans. lol.

02-23-08, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Naledge503 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 11 Your Mood: Car 1: 95' Acura Integra RS	Any real benefit from strut bar? I bought an integra with front and rear strut bars. I want to know if there is any real benefit from having them. I have heard that there is no real benefit unless I'm doing some hard racing (which I dont do). I would like to use my hatch area for a subwoofer enclosure. And for the size enclosure I need for my subwoofers, I would have to remove the rear strut bar.

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integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,794 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	Since you don't really do any racing (on the track) I think you'll be fine with out them, if you just want some better handling then stick with lowering springs, or coil overs. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

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MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,879 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	The concept of a strut bar is intended on reducing the flex between the front strut towers during hard cornering loads. By reducing this flex, it allows suspension points to remain undisturbed, allowing for the suspension to do it's job properly. This often gives the drive a feeling of increased stability and improved turning response. Since the rear suspension points do not see the same kinds of forces during hard corner (when compared to the front), a rear bar is typically unnecessary in a street application. Since you are planning on putting a sub in the back, it would just intrude the extra space. __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

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02-23-08, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Naledge503 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 11 Your Mood: Car 1: 95' Acura Integra RS	Perfect! Thanks again guys. I like that this forum is willing to help and I havent noticed any flaming. Its a nice change from the Car Audio forums that I frequent.

02-24-08, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
TegEnthused Give the rabbit some TRIX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Age: 22 Posts: 397 Your Mood: Car 1: 1996 Integr@ LS SE Car 2: 1997 Monte Carlo Car 3: Segway (if I had one)	Like MC said it will "intrude" as he said b/c more than likely your not going to the track and if u were your car is not going to have to withstand the hard cornering as the front which I would presume because there is more wear and tear b/c it is FWD obviously.... Which makes integras efficient in taking corners... I myself would like your current setup....but that is the great part about these cars is that u can set them up how YOU want it to be....some people desire and prioritize certain things over another and thats why they are perfect for customizing them to their own specific wants. After all if everyone else likes it but you don't for your car.......What have you accomplished???

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