View Full Version : NueSpeed Strut brace, info...


Bruce Hawkins
02-26-2009, 10:49 AM
Hay,

I just got a NeuSpeed Strut Brace bar. And it did not fit, exactly (at first)...

So I called CS. I was told some good information. And, after doing it my self, I have some extra info, too.
I thought I'd share...

1) Take the 4 nuts (14mm) that have to be removed (and reused) off the strut towers (you'll likely need a breaker bar).
2) Install the brace bar, over the studs, on the drivers side.
3a) Loosely, by hand, put the nuts back on (drivers side). Do not tighten them, all the way, at this time.
3b) On the passengers side, at this point, you'll note, it dose not appear to fit...
4) With some effort, bend by hand, the bar into place, on to the studs (on the passengers side strut tower), start the nuts (I found that, using my breaker-bar, as a pry bar, I placed it in the center, near the air inlet vent, under the brace bar, and carefully prying up, was helpful).
5) Tighten each side, left, right, left, right, etc - till tight.
6) Tighten the factory brace nuts (12mm), including inside the vent area (pop-off covers for access).
7) Recheck, all the nuts, in a week...

useth4z
02-26-2009, 08:31 PM
Well, how much better does it handle? Review, please.

I have a strut tower bar on another car, and couldn't really tell the difference.

On my 01 2.3L Accord the Eibach ProKit made a noticeable difference. The Eibach 23mm rear anti roll bar dialed out a lot of the understeer. Both are highly recommended.

Bruce Hawkins
02-27-2009, 10:09 AM
It seems to feel stiffer, in a good way - I'll let you know...

Bruce Hawkins
03-03-2009, 08:40 PM
It seems to feel stiffer, in a good way - I'll let you know...

Wow? I would have never guessed that this would make a difference? It not huge, but for us, who the details really mater, it a good difference! Seems like the Front End is more rigid. I hear less, noises, especially when I go over RR tracks.

I almost want to remove it, to really check, kus me thinks - I've lost my mind...

Its been raining hear (finally), so no having fun in the hills, to really, check it out...