Performance Bars .... - Honda Prelude Forum

DaRawkus8 · 02-27-2002, 09:15 PM

Ok i got my koni's and the H&R's are on there way... now to stiffin up this chassis.. i've read that spoon is ok when it comes to the front and rear struts ... but neuspeed is actually better which struts would you reccomand because thats the next thing on my list for suspension ... ? ? ? Neu, Spoon, Etc ? ?? Also, your experiences would be nice with any kinds of struts you've had

redlude2k1 · 02-27-2002, 09:21 PM

Spoon strut bars

i've heard those are the best for the 5th gen.

very stiff wont bend like dc sports...............

97blacklude · 02-27-2002, 09:22 PM

Personally i would go w/ neuspeed in the front b/c it is a lot cheaper and u can get them w/out problems or waiting

And in the back i guess spoon since neuspeed doesn't make the rear

DaRawkus8 · 02-28-2002, 10:23 AM

what about spoon upfront and neuspeed in the back ? ? What bar makes the most impact on the chassis? Cause if its like that i'll buy the better one and put it in that section. .. as for lower tie is DC Sports good I LUV THE WAY THEY LOOK

LuDeS · 02-28-2002, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by DaRawkus8
Ok i got my koni's and the H&R's are on there way... now to stiffin up this chassis.. i've read that spoon is ok when it comes to the front and rear struts ... but neuspeed is actually better which struts would you reccomand because thats the next thing on my list for suspension ... ? ? ? Neu, Spoon, Etc ? ?? Also, your experiences would be nice with any kinds of struts you've had

good choice with the sus setup.. im just waiting for my Sus Tech Rear Sway bar to come in before i install the shocks and springs

92sleeper · 02-28-2002, 10:40 AM

Neuspeed doesn't make a rear strut bar for the Lude.

97blacklude · 02-28-2002, 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by 92sleeper
Neuspeed doesn't make a rear strut bar for the Lude.

Only spoon, new skunk 2 ones, dc ( i think but wouldn't recommend) and generic ones

jc836 · 02-28-2002, 11:06 AM

The Strut/Shock tower bars are available from Neuspeed-front Upper only and Spoon-front and rear Upper only. The Spoon bars are discontinued so if you want one-get it now. There is a minor issue with the Spoon front bar as to clearance with the hood. The rear goes in perfect. If you are talking about Sway bars, then the choices are (IMO) Neuspeed for the rear and Suspension Techniques for front and rear. The combination of the spring/shock/sway bar package and the tower bars will definitely tighten things up.

Two-Five Boy · 02-28-2002, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by LuDeS

good choice with the sus setup.. im just waiting for my Sus Tech Rear Sway bar to come in before i install the shocks and springs

Hey Ludes, remember u told me about some place (EBC?) in NJ that would do the install for like $20 for you since ur doing all the suspension work?

Can u ask them for me how much they would charge for just the ST rear bar? Say I met up w/you B4 heading over there?

Thanks in advance man!

01XLude · 02-28-2002, 01:28 PM

I want to get Spoon's for the front and rear.... but whats this about a minor problem with the front...!??!? You mean the hood won't close or has trouble closing or what??? Thanks for the insight......

UEnvyMyStyle · 02-28-2002, 02:02 PM

there are clearance probs with a spoon bar on the front>??????: i never heard this, fill me in please

LuDeS · 02-28-2002, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by Two-Five Boy

Hey Ludes, remember u told me about some place (EBC?) in NJ that would do the install for like $20 for you since ur doing all the suspension work?

Can u ask them for me how much they would charge for just the ST rear bar? Say I met up w/you B4 heading over there?

Thanks in advance man!

If you wanna meet up before going over there thats cool i only live about 5mins from ECP but im still waiting on the sway bar to come in so i dont know when ill be going... As far as finding out the price for just the rear sway install you can either call them or email...
phone# 201-941-3677
email: ecp.racing@verizon.net
address:
660 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield, NJ
07657
I cant see them charging you more than $40 especially since its a pretty simple install that uses the original brackets unlike neuspeed sways...
let me know how much they charge you...

jc836 · 02-28-2002, 07:48 PM

The Spoon front upper bar in some instances has been known to make contact with the hood center brace. I have seen the scratches in person on several 5th gen Preludes. Does it do any damage other than that-I cannot say for sure. I am only reporting a known issue. Some people have had no trouble with the piece as well. I will say again that the rear Spoon bar goes in without any trouble at all and look terrific with it going thru the cutouts in the trunk liner.
The Neuspeed front bar on the other hand has to be persuaded to go on. I used my bench vise to help me get the legs positioned properly-but others have not had to do this. As to clearane with the passenger side wiring harness connector bracket (4 plugs) it is advisable to take the bracket off and relocate the mounting bolt hole about 3/8" (lower the bracket). Otherwise, you will have to remove the bar to service those connectors more easily.
Whichever bar you get (of the 2) you will be buying a quality piece. BTW: Torque spec for the retaining nuts is 28 ft pounds.

Luded2001 · 03-01-2002, 08:55 AM

What do you guys think of cusco bars. They make a bar for our 5th gen, in carbon fibre too!! Are these any good, there about the same price as Spoon and are JDM.

Two-Five Boy · 03-01-2002, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by LuDeS

If you wanna meet up before going over there thats cool i only live about 5mins from ECP but im still waiting on the sway bar to come in so i dont know when ill be going... As far as finding out the price for just the rear sway install you can either call them or email...
phone# 201-941-3677
email: ecp.racing@verizon.net
address:
660 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield, NJ
07657
I cant see them charging you more than $40 especially since its a pretty simple install that uses the original brackets unlike neuspeed sways...
let me know how much they charge you...

OK I'll do that! How far is that from say the Lincoln tunnel? I know it's in north NJ, but how far exactly?

Also can u PM me ur name so I can use that as a reference when I call? Thanks man!

DaRawkus8 · 03-01-2002, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by jc836

The Neuspeed front bar on the other hand has to be persuaded to go on. I used my bench vise to help me get the legs positioned properly-but others have not had to do this. As to clearane with the passenger side wiring harness connector bracket (4 plugs) it is advisable to take the bracket off and relocate the mounting bolt hole about 3/8" (lower the bracket). Otherwise, you will have to remove the bar to service those connectors more easily

So if it has to be persuaded to go in.... do you think a shop should install them for me or can i do it myself .... ? if its that easy to persuaded it in?

anubyss · 03-01-2002, 09:31 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Two-Five Boy
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OK I'll do that! How far is that from say the Lincoln tunnel? I know it's in north NJ, but how far exactly?

It's about 20minutes or so from the tunnel. Hey LuDes, let me know when you get them in, I want to check out the sways.

LuDeS · 03-01-2002, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by Two-Five Boy

OK I'll do that! How far is that from say the Lincoln tunnel? I know it's in north NJ, but how far exactly?

Also can u PM me ur name so I can use that as a reference when I call? Thanks man!

from the lincoln tunnel its about 10 mins... they dont know me by name cause i dont go there that often... so im sure if you mentioned my name it wouldn't do much... but its james if you wanna try...

LuDeS · 03-01-2002, 09:44 AM

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Originally posted by DaRawkus8

So if it has to be persuaded to go in.... do you think a shop should install them for me or can i do it myself .... ? if its that easy to persuaded it in?

From what everyone on this board is saying install of a rear sway bar is pretty easy as long as you are somewhat mech inclined...
try it yourself first if you cant do it then go have it installed by someone... rear sway is one of those parts where if you mess up the install you will still be able to drive your car..

LuDeS · 03-01-2002, 09:48 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by anubyss
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Originally posted by Two-Five Boy

OK I'll do that! How far is that from say the Lincoln tunnel? I know it's in north NJ, but how far exactly?

It's about 20minutes or so from the tunnel. Hey LuDes, let me know when you get them in, I want to check out the sways.

ok ill give you a call... im gonna take pics of the aps/koni shocks, h&r race springs, and ST rear sway bar and post them so everyone can see..