ASR subframe brace for EF
12-Dec-2006, 12:04 PM
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ASR subframe brace for EF
I was wondering if anyone makes a subframe brace like the ASR one for an EF civic?
I have heard a rumour that the ASR brace for an EG can be made to fit, is that true?
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know! Thanks!
I have heard a rumour that the ASR brace for an EG can be made to fit, is that true?
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know! Thanks!
12-Dec-2006, 02:33 PM
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ASR brace still uses aluminum blocks (long ones) behind the subframe (so you have something to tread into). Again, that can be machined out.
Essentially, it is a Beaks Kit, except it has 1000 times the frontal coverage than the Beaks kit itself :P
Essentially, it is a Beaks Kit, except it has 1000 times the frontal coverage than the Beaks kit itself :P
12-Dec-2006, 02:39 PM
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Some R&D time is definitely needed, but nontheless a good home project for sure. I would suggest start with a cardboard and trace out a design you like, cut it, make some holes, then trace that noto a MDF for a stronger material, and make a final product.
Then ask a shop to do it for you. But make sure you ask the price first because it is more than the cost of a ASR brace, then just buy one. If savings will be realized, then by all means, try it out.
Then ask a shop to do it for you. But make sure you ask the price first because it is more than the cost of a ASR brace, then just buy one. If savings will be realized, then by all means, try it out.
13-Dec-2006, 11:19 AM
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The ASR brace is nice in that no holes are drilled, it braces not only the front and back, it fits perfect against the holes of the subframe and is a high quality piece.
DIY could be done, but not likely to the quality of the ASR brace. I was really impressed with the quality when I got mine from Charleston of ASR.
DIY could be done, but not likely to the quality of the ASR brace. I was really impressed with the quality when I got mine from Charleston of ASR.
13-Dec-2006, 11:51 AM
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There is a EF kit listed on ASR's website.
32mm Hollow Sway Bar kit....Holy Shyt, turn baby turn!
Edit: Says coming soon, but who knows it may be out. The site hasn't been updated in a little bit.
32mm Hollow Sway Bar kit....Holy Shyt, turn baby turn!
Edit: Says coming soon, but who knows it may be out. The site hasn't been updated in a little bit.
13-Dec-2006, 04:13 PM
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If you get it, watch how you drive on the street. Your ***-end can whip around without much provocation. Happened to me a couple times when I first got it the CTR rear.. Charleston (owner of ASR) runs the 26mm/32mm on the street but he's a track ***** and knows how to handle the car. Where as most of us do not.
Just a little warning.
Just a little warning.
13-Dec-2006, 05:58 PM
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That should be (theortically) corrected by increasing dempening in the front. But if you have an adjustable coilover setup, a moderate sway bar will be good enough because the rest can be done via the coilover.
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