Tanabe "break in" / strut bar

[Onyxblue]

As a lot of you guys have lowering springs and strut bars, I have a couple of questions:

- Is there a "break in" for Tanabe springs? I thought it's not, but I see improvements over time (I have them for 2 weeks), especially over potholes - no more bumping noise.

- After lowering springs, how will the handling improve by installing a strut bar?

[bulld0g]

yes the springs will settle and the ride will improve over time....not sure on the strut bar
Modified by bulld0g at 3:51 PM 4/23/2008

[blindsnyper]

i got my strut bar before i lower it so

[reyes1212]

Tehre isn't any break-in period for the strut bar. There isn't much force on it in order to warp/transform/mold it any more. Just the bolts might settle down a bit more and tighten, but that's all. hehe

In the end everythig works out just like it's supposed if done right.

[Onyxblue]

Sorry for confusion - mea culpa Let me explain: I know there is no break in for strut bar. I wonder how much the handling will improve with a strut bar - I already lowered it with Tanabe springs.

[biggie]

Springs do 'settle' over time. Usually a month or two the springs will be sitting in their normal position.

You probably won't notice much of a difference with a strut bar. I think they can help a little, but its just not much improvement.

[Diznum]

I could tell the difference the first time I drove to work through Topanga Cyn, the body roll was reduced considerably!! I bought the Stillen bar and like a lot of you thought there might be a little improvment. the guys at Siphon and Sport Import Tuner magazines ( I work with them) said it would make a difference. It was the best $135 I have ever spent!!

[reyes1212]

I could tell the difference the first time I drove to work through Topanga Cyn, the body roll was reduced considerably!! I bought the Stillen bar and like a lot of you thought there might be a little improvment. the guys at Siphon and Sport Import Tuner magazines ( I work with them) said it would make a difference. It was the best $135 I have ever spent!!

I couldn't agree anymore than that, and I too believe that there is a pretty nice difference. I actually got my Fit friend one, too because I enjoyed the added maneuverability.

[superskunk]

did you guys know they have a strut brace avail. too? i think im gonna get a hold of BOB to buy the tannabes this weekend....

[superskunk]

did you guys know they have a strut brace avail. too? i think im gonna get a hold of BOB to buy the tannabes this weekend....

sorry i ment to say tanabe....

[NY.AD.MAN]

Honestly,

I love the way that the Tanabe springs finally settled around January of this year!

A strut tower bar will most definitely make a difference as well, I would highly suggest getting a good quality, strong one in order to complete the kit... It helps with 3 things:

1. Body Roll in corners2. General stability of the car on highways and other major roadways3. Holding the front of the car nice and steady on acceleration, especially on wet roads.

[superskunk]

good news guys, i just met up wit BOB from versaspeed and got my me a set of tanabe's now.... the only problem is now i have to get them put on..... next strut bar and brace.... which would you guys prefer? stillen? dc?

[#1Tango]

im sure all the strut bars perform close to the same but i love my dc strut bar, i noticed a huge difference in my cornering, less body roll considerably keeps the car level, and it just looks mean and beefy :-P