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Old 07-Jun-2004, 09:34 PM
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Upper, Lower, Front, Rear Strut Bars??

Hi everyone!!
I have read a lot of posts on this topic, but I am still confused!
This is what I want to do:

- I want to improve the cornering of my stock 1995 honda civic when turning, that is, to make the car more "attached" to the ground.

and if I am allowed to buy only 1 strut bar, which one of the following would I get a noticeable difference/benefit?

1. Upper Front Strut Bar
2. Lower Front Strut Bar
3. Upper Rear Strut Bar
4. Lower Rear Strut Bar

Thanks!
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Old 07-Jun-2004, 09:44 PM
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for looks just get the front upper... none will help much if any all on a stock suspension...

to attach your car to the road maybe get a nice set of tires?
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Old 07-Jun-2004, 09:49 PM
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I believe the rear upper has the most impact on handling...the front does have some benefit too (increase turn in speed) but I like the rear upper for stiffening up that ***
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Old 07-Jun-2004, 09:51 PM
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if yer getting a lot of flex in the chassis up front go for front upper, but i'd say rear lower is prob the best for grip
 
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OK, so I'll say front lower - hasn't been choosen yet
It depends on what you want, like the others said. Looks with some benifit, front back? Also will depend on which one(the maker) you get that if it will really help that much anyways.
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rear upper is useless on a coupe.... good for hatch

front upper is good if you get a solid one

front lower is KING for getting those lower control arms under control

rear lower is great if you have stiff bushings and a sway bar
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