Ultra Racing rear strut/chassis brace (7th gen)
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Ultra Racing rear strut/chassis brace (7th gen)
I've been driving on my modified suspension for about 2yrs now (Koni/Eibach kit/Megan Racing front arms/HSP rear arms/Acura TL rear sway bar/DC Sports front strut brace). The car has been much more enjoyable to drive, a firm, responsive ride without being too harsh. However, the tighter platform did reveal a bit of rear upper chassis flex on sharp, sweeping turns which is probably isn't unusual on a LWB unibody chassis. It took me a while but I finally got my hands on an Ultra Racing 4 point rear chassis brace for a 7th gen. sedan. The unit bolted in easily directly behind the rear seat backrest and firmly ties the rear strut towers together. The difference in handling is subtle but definitely noticeable. The car feels much more balanced under lateral loads without that loose, wallowing feeling that I'd felt prior. Overall, a device that helped solve a issue and increased the 'fun factor'...that's a win in my book.
#2
I've been driving on my modified suspension for about 2yrs now (Koni/Eibach kit/Megan Racing front arms/HSP rear arms/Acura TL rear sway bar/DC Sports front strut brace). The car has been much more enjoyable to drive, a firm, responsive ride without being too harsh. However, the tighter platform did reveal a bit of rear upper chassis flex on sharp, sweeping turns which is probably isn't unusual on a LWB unibody chassis. It took me a while but I finally got my hands on an Ultra Racing 4 point rear chassis brace for a 7th gen. sedan. The unit bolted in easily directly behind the rear seat backrest and firmly ties the rear strut towers together. The difference in handling is subtle but definitely noticeable. The car feels much more balanced under lateral loads without that loose, wallowing feeling that I'd felt prior. Overall, a device that helped solve a issue and increased the 'fun factor'...that's a win in my book.
#3
Sorry for the late response...
The Acura TL rear sway bay was my first mod many years ago. I think the TL bars are smaller diameter than TL-S bars. In any case, the rear TL bar is still beefier than the stock Accord bar and provided an adequate improvement. Being that this is my daily driver that is often used to transport passengers, I didn't want to go "full racecar" on it. The chassis braces greatly improved the body rigidity and remind me that they're there every time I take a sweeping exit ramp under minimal braking. Overall, the car is tighter and louder than stock without being harsh or annoying and it's more fun and easier to drive.
The Acura TL rear sway bay was my first mod many years ago. I think the TL bars are smaller diameter than TL-S bars. In any case, the rear TL bar is still beefier than the stock Accord bar and provided an adequate improvement. Being that this is my daily driver that is often used to transport passengers, I didn't want to go "full racecar" on it. The chassis braces greatly improved the body rigidity and remind me that they're there every time I take a sweeping exit ramp under minimal braking. Overall, the car is tighter and louder than stock without being harsh or annoying and it's more fun and easier to drive.
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