Spano 9th Gen Civic and addons

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This is where the sway bar passenger side bracket is connected with the Chassis.
These two two 14 mm bolts on both sides. I opened these with Ratchet set. It was easier than I expected.

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in the above picture you can see the OEM sway bar connected through bushing to the bracket

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Next step was greasing of bushing.
Because the new sway bar is thicker. Therefore it has its own bushing.

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Here are couple of pictures of the Ultra Racing rear sway bar (anti roll bar) after I greased the bushing.

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Here is a picture of the jacked up car during the "Sway Bar Change" DIY

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Then I unbolted all the bolts and nuts and took out the OEM stock Sway Bar
The empty places where Brackets are connected on the Chassis can be seen in the below picture

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Then I held the Ultra Racing sway bar and Bolted the Brackets with the Chassis.
This was little tricky but when I decided not to care about my clothes, it was easy

This is the picture of Passenger Side Bracket connected to the Chassis

This is the Driver Side Bracket

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Then I connected the End Links of the sway Bar to right and left sides
It requires L-Key and 14 mm Spanner

Here are a picture of Passenger Side

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Here are few pictures of End Link (Z-Link) of Driver Side
The white colored Ultra Racing Sway Bar Can be Seen in the pictures

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**After Every Bolt and Nut was tightened. **
Here you can see newly installed Sway Bar

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Here are couple of Pictures after the Job was done.

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My Experience after Driving the car was amazing. The car has become much responsive in the corners.
I was missing the 8th generation touch since I bought this 9th gen.
But its not even better than a stock 8th generation in the corners.

Before,
1. when I used to go hard on cornering the rear end of the car used to lag behind and
2. the body roll used to kind of follow me with a delay.
3. The rear tyres used to mostly lack the grip while cornering
4. The car used to give me hints that it wants togo to a side slip

But now on the same maneuver
1. the rear axle of the car responds and supports the movements.
2. It doesn't let me feel like its delaying or lagging the movement.
3. The rear tyres are now gripping the surface.
4. There is absolutely no difference in ride comfort.
5. It is as soft as It was before.

[syedmfarooq]

Great work. Very interesting and informative.
I have very little knowledge of car suspensions. Is the anti roll bar only for the rear axle? I assumed both front and rear require anti roll bars. Also, where will the 23mm bar go? Is it extra or should we expect another excellent DIY for the front?

[yankmyyoda]

My Experience after Driving the car was amazing. The car has become much responsive in the corners.
I was missing the 8th generation touch since I bought this 9th gen.
But its not even better than a stock 8th generation in the corners.

Before,
1. when I used to go hard on cornering the rear end of the car used to lag behind and
2. the body roll used to kind of follow me with a delay.
3. The rear tyres used to mostly lack the grip while cornering
4. The car used to give me hints that it wants togo to a side slip

But now on the same maneuver
1. the rear axle of the car responds and supports the movements.
2. It doesn't let me feel like its delaying or lagging the movement.
3. The rear tyres are now gripping the surface.
4. There is absolutely no difference in ride comfort.
5. It is as soft as It was before.

Wah my friend ... I salute you. The speed and determination you have towards these sort of upgrades to your car is enviable. First of all I'm glad you are inclined towards these sort of upgrades and secondly I appreciate the fact that you do these things yourself.

Thirdly, I am glad you felt a difference in the handling of your vehicle. These sort of upgrades are a must have. Fantastic job mate. Cheers!

[Spano]

Great work. Very interesting and informative.
I have very little knowledge of car suspensions. Is the anti roll bar only for the rear axle? I assumed both front and rear require anti roll bars. Also, where will the 23mm bar go? Is it extra or should we expect another excellent DIY for the front?

Like many other cars Honda CiviC 9th Generation is equipped with front and rear sway bars.
Front Stock OEM is 23mm
and
Rear Stock OEM is 11mm

By installing After Market Away Bar Gives more handling on the car.

The Blue one belongs to @yankmyyoda

[syedmfarooq]

The Blue one belongs to @yankmyyoda

So I am assuming @yankmyyoda will swap his OEM rear sway bar with blue 23mm to match the front's 23mm for identical roll rates for front and back.

[Spano]

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So I am assuming @yankmyyoda will swap his OEM rear sway bar with blue 23mm to match the front's 23mm for identical roll rates for front and back.

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It's not about matching. Front axle has more load to carry because of Engine weight etc.
its about calibration/settings and depends on your need/requirement.

1. Neither same thickness of bar means they would perform the same.
2. Different material of same thickness provide different flexibility.
3. With having Same Outter thickness, a hollow rod would perform differently than and a SOLID ROD

[Spano]

how would this perform

[yankmyyoda]

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Like a dream. But cross drilled rotors although look fantastic chew away at the brake pads. Brembos are always good, but they are specific for each application ie racing, touring, etc

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Like a dream. But cross drilled rotors although look fantastic chew away at the brake pads. Brembos are always good, but they are specific for each application ie racing, touring, etc

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look at the rim and the caliper and its gloss. I would keep it beside my pillow while going to to sleep. this is so good