Ultra Racing Anti-sway Bars Install - Project TSX V6

Post Note: The original title reads, "Ultra Racing Antisway Bars Install & JDP Engineering Front Lip and Rear Wing Test Fit - Project TSX V6", we cut the title short to best fit our post needs. 

Rigidity And Appearance Improvements

Install
The long-term TSX V6 has been nothing short of spectacular over the past 10 months. Now, before you jump up and down and throw a fit in regards to the car's weight, futuristic front fascia, or lack of aftermarket support, take a deep breath and read on. The car's weight is simply a reflection of the times. Super lightweight cars like the CRX and the third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation Civics just aren't in the Honda-dealt cards these days. Advanced safety features, overshadowed only by a mind-boggling number of airbags, take their toll on the scales and often pull a tear or two from the eyes of old-school Honda enthusiasts. In an attempt to counter the extra pounds, the second-generation TSX was offered with a 3.5L V-6 for those interested in upping the power ante. Like all Honda V-6 powerplants, the power delivery is seamless, and unlike most of the smaller four-cylinder offerings, torque is plentiful. The additional pulling power warrants the change in rolling stock that we made previously, thanks to Falken Tire and Mackin Industries. No project car would be complete without at least a few go-fast upgrades, and with the help of DC Sports, we were able to open up the inhaling and exhaling performance. Add to that a set of Tein coilovers, and you have a slick, reliable, fun-to-drive sports sedan with plenty of passing power. However, there's always room for improvement.

With the TSX up on a lift, we realized that the factory antisway bar is, well, sort of pathetic due to its extremely thin build. Searching online and making a number of calls, we couldn't find anyone stateside offering any bars for the V-6 model. If you recall our Project Fit from last year, we had trouble finding bars, suspension, and just about anything else you can imagine for the second-generation model as well. We did work with a company by the name of Ultra Racing at that time, and they did offer a number of suspension bars for the Fit's foreign cousin, the Jazz. Lucky for us, the bars bolted up to our Fit and we were good to go. If you're not familiar with Ultra Racing, they're knee-deep in suspension pieces for just about every Honda model, not to mention a laundry list of other manufacturers. They've got an extensive lineup available online, even for hard to source chassis types.

When we contacted them about the new TSX, they offered some of the pieces that were designed for the 2008 Accord overseas, stating that the chassis was almost identical. A box full of bars arrived shortly after, and just like the Fit pieces they sent us last year, the quality and finish was excellent. With the TSX up in the air, we started with the rear antisway bar, and worked our way forward.

The factory antisway bar, dwarfed by the Ultra Racing piece, is a must have replacement for this chassis. The difference is noticeable a split second after entering your first harsh turn. Though the Tein coilovers helped stow much of the factory body roll that's inherent to every vehicle, the Ultra Racing bars picked up the leftovers and the result is crisp and confident from entry to exit. The addition of the front and rear tie and strong bars added a new level of strength to an already rigid chassis. Obviously bolting on a number of bars won't drop your lap times by five seconds, but there's no doubt that the Ultra Racing package made a positive impact on our TSX's handling, and it's something you can actually feel. Finally, something more in the suspension department is available for the TSX V6 thanks to Ultra Racing

Here Shaun is about to remove the factory antisway bar, which comes off with an Allen key and 14mm wrench. Because the chassis is so new, the factory bolts aren't very stubborn at all, and didn't put up a fight.

Here you can see the difference between the OEM (left), and the Ultra Racing rear antisway bar (right).

Note the new bushings and cover plates included with the Ultra Racing kit.
(Post note: Please use Grade 8 washers before installing the nut)

A rear lower tie bar and strong bar were also included and both are extremely easy to install.

Using factory hardware, the bars simply slip into place and are bolted down. One connects the subframe under the antisway bar and exhaust path...

...while the other is bolted to the chassis above.

Here Shaun shoots off the front factory subframe bolts to install the front lower strong bar.

And before you ask, we're not sure why he's so happy about it either.

Ultra Racing Antisway Bars Install & JDP Engineering Front Lip and Rear Wing Test Fit - Project TSX V6

Up top, the factory shock tower bar is removed and the new, much thicker, Ultra Racing bar is bolted into place.

Note the large number of factory bolts used to hold the bar in place.

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