New Strut Bars

[Jack3KGT]

Picked up a set of cheapo Megan Racing strut bars for my Prelude on Ebay. I got 3 total bars, the front upper, and both rear, and I have to say i did OK in the deal. I paid $55 with shipping for all 3 together brand new in the packaging, and i'm happy with them. Great produce for the money i think. The last bar I got was for my Jetta VR6 and it was nearly $200 from Neuspeed for one bar, so I'd like to think i came out way ahead in this deal...the NS bar looks nice, but so do these and they all do the same thing anyway...so whatever.

They do what they're supposed to, they were a bit of a challenge to install, but nothing a hammer and some determination won't take care of.

Overall, I give them an 8 out of 10, taking points off only for the shitty fitment...because they're all probably the same design for every Honda model. It has definatley made the car tighten up a lot in manuvering...

Also, side note, does anyone know how to tell if you have a 4WS Prelude?

The rear end setup is sort of unorthadox looking, i'm thinking mine is a 4WS model by the way it changes lanes and corners quickly, but i've never seen them budge a bit...just wondering, let me know if you do...

[Töuge-MR]

Wow, 55 bucks? Mine was 200 for a set through my HOOKup..

But then again mine are Greddy

[Jack3KGT]

Yeah man, 55 bucks...shipped even...couldn't beat it. eBay is the shiznizzle for parts!!!

[teribl2]

jack3kgt said:

Also, side note, does anyone know how to tell if you have a 4WS Prelude?

The rear end setup is sort of unorthadox looking, i'm thinking mine is a 4WS model by the way it changes lanes and corners quickly, but i've never seen them budge a bit...just wondering, let me know if you do...

most 4WS cars will only turn the rear wheels maybe a total of 5 or 10 degrees or so. its hard to notice. you should be able to notice driving though. its especially noticeble when, say, lane changing on highways.

as far as determining if yours had it...besides going under the car and just looking, they had a "4WS" sticker on the back. look for evidence of an old decal. or just call a honda dealer and have them run a VIN check on it and they could tell you.

if you have it, and it still works, thats pretty rare. most have stopped working at this point. people dont fix it because its freakin expensive as hell to fix. they didnt sell too many 4WS cars because it was a VERY pricey option. that, and you couldnt get it with the VTEC engine i would assume.

[Jack3KGT]

I looked it up finally from the VIN, it's a factory Si model, but without 4WS. It's still pretty agile though without the 4 wheel steering, you could have fooled me, i thought it had it...

Still a great little car for the money.

[mseebs]

Did you get them from an ebay store or from a private seller? Cause I could go for some cheapo bars for my accord.

[Jack3KGT]

Sorry, just saw this thread...

I got them on eBay, upper front and upper and lower rear strut bars. $55 and work just as well as the $300 set...I've had both.