The Infamous APC Strut Bar.

Vega · 01-21-07, 04:00 PM

This has been discussed alot about 4 years ago... I just got mine so I thought I'd share:

Also, I marked with a sharpy where to cut for mounting in the engine bay:
Where to cut is actually up to you but you have to cut a certain amount off for it to fit correctly. It mounts on a bolt rear of the strut towers rather then the tower itself...

This is the APC 92-00 Civic & Integra Strut Bar. Also I have read on the forums it can be used on the rear strut towers without modifications but I've yet to tear my carpet out to do so... I will post pics of it mounted after I get my body shop to perform the necessary cuts.

Cut...

Grey Cat says whats up...

Installed:

Rear Pics soon...
This bar will NOT install on the rear of a coupe. Maybe it will on a sedan... But not a coupe.

Young A.D. · 01-21-07, 04:07 PM

how much did it cost? and where do I get one?

Vega · 01-21-07, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Young A.D.

how much did it cost? and where do I get one?

$30 // Your local Advance Auto Parts should have it in-stock, if not, they can have it there within a days time.

Young A.D. · 01-21-07, 04:17 PM

how much of a pain to install?

Vega · 01-21-07, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Young A.D.

how much of a pain to install?

I sized it up myself and the only problem I saw was the extra metal, hence the cut that was recommended by guys who have installed this bar. I will have mine cut and installed tomorrow. I'll take pics and tell you how it went down.

Young A.D. · 01-21-07, 04:25 PM

thanx, i cant wait to see how it turns out.

murderotica · 01-22-07, 01:49 AM

I keep forgetting to take pictures of mine.

Install took about ten minutes from opening the box to starting the car.

I suggest getting a second one and putting it in the trunk.

Vega · 01-22-07, 10:15 PM

Updated.

TO90LEGEND · 01-23-07, 01:14 AM

Nice,

Are you going to de-burr it and paint it black or silver or your pale gold to better match your car? Kinda stark in blue there.

LegendX · 01-23-07, 01:45 AM

does this really help with handling? i think the objective of this bar is to hold the upper and lower part of the strut to make it one solid unit to help with body flex. it seems like that is just attached to the bay...

murderotica · 01-23-07, 03:21 AM

My car is in the shop with transmission problems, I'll post pics of it later.

Yes, it really does help with handling. My cornering speed and steering accuracy are awesome now.

Vega · 01-23-07, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TO90LEGEND

Nice,

Are you going to de-burr it and paint it black or silver or your pale gold to better match your car? Kinda stark in blue there.

I'm gonna do most of the wiring in blue: plug wires, ground wires... It's a never ending project so I'm not worried about my colors at the moment.

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Originally Posted by LegendX

does this really help with handling? i think the objective of this bar is to hold the upper and lower part of the strut to make it one solid unit to help with body flex. it seems like that is just attached to the bay...

The purpose is to keep the struts from flexing inward or outward separately. Being that the bolt I used is about 2 Inches away and attached to the same mass, it's pretty much the same thing... I'm sure on the strut tower would be a little more snug, but I don't have $300+ to spend on Fut's custom bar...

Oyabun · 01-28-07, 04:08 AM

Talked to my Parts guys about APC!! They dropped the Co. because APC went belly up!!! (CH. 13) Probably why I can't find one!!!

g1lover1989 · 01-28-07, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyabun

Talked to my Parts guys about APC!! They dropped the Co. because APC went belly up!!! (CH. 13) Probably why I can't find one!!!

probably because everyone that bought those generic ass altezza tail lights from them returned them. i had a blazer that had them on it when i bought it. they went right in the trash can.

Vega · 01-28-07, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Oyabun

Talked to my Parts guys about APC!! They dropped the Co. because APC went belly up!!! (CH. 13) Probably why I can't find one!!!

APC is still alive. About 4 years ago they had to pay 3 quarters of a million for faulty lights, maybe that's what he spoke of... Even if they did go under they made millions of those generic bars. Look a little harder.

01-21-07, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vega Kind of a big deal. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 311 Car 1: G1 Legend Coupe MT iTrader: (0)	The Infamous APC Strut Bar. This has been discussed alot about 4 years ago... I just got mine so I thought I'd share: Also, I marked with a sharpy where to cut for mounting in the engine bay: Where to cut is actually up to you but you have to cut a certain amount off for it to fit correctly. It mounts on a bolt rear of the strut towers rather then the tower itself... This is the APC 92-00 Civic & Integra Strut Bar. Also I have read on the forums it can be used on the rear strut towers without modifications but I've yet to tear my carpet out to do so... I will post pics of it mounted after I get my body shop to perform the necessary cuts. Cut... Grey Cat says whats up... Installed: Rear Pics soon... This bar will NOT install on the rear of a coupe. Maybe it will on a sedan... But not a coupe. Last edited by Vega : 02-13-07 at 03:35 PM.

01-21-07, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Young A.D. Pimpin since '84 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N.Y. Posts: 257 Car 1: 89 Legend iTrader: (0)	how much did it cost? and where do I get one? __________________ 89 Sedan L New timing belt, water pump, new rack soon: tune up airride suspension, bodykit, New windshield, Remove all interior repair leaks. Rims 20's?, system amps subs etc... iggee covers, new carpet, rewraped/painted interior, new paint.

01-21-07, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Young A.D. Pimpin since '84 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N.Y. Posts: 257 Car 1: 89 Legend iTrader: (0)	how much of a pain to install? __________________ 89 Sedan L New timing belt, water pump, new rack soon: tune up airride suspension, bodykit, New windshield, Remove all interior repair leaks. Rims 20's?, system amps subs etc... iggee covers, new carpet, rewraped/painted interior, new paint.

01-21-07, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Young A.D. Pimpin since '84 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N.Y. Posts: 257 Car 1: 89 Legend iTrader: (0)	thanx, i cant wait to see how it turns out. __________________ 89 Sedan L New timing belt, water pump, new rack soon: tune up airride suspension, bodykit, New windshield, Remove all interior repair leaks. Rims 20's?, system amps subs etc... iggee covers, new carpet, rewraped/painted interior, new paint.

01-22-07, 01:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
murderotica VIRGIN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: United States, Washington, Tacoma Posts: 3,254 Car 1: '90 Legend L Sedan in Charcoal Granite Metallic iTrader: (3)	I keep forgetting to take pictures of mine. Install took about ten minutes from opening the box to starting the car. I suggest getting a second one and putting it in the trunk. __________________ For Sale

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01-22-07, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vega Kind of a big deal. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 311 Car 1: G1 Legend Coupe MT iTrader: (0)	Updated.

01-23-07, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
TO90LEGEND 489,000 km's stil going Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 1,005 Car 1: 90 Legend V6L Car 2: 93 Indy P/C Camaro Car 3: 83 Trans AM iTrader: (0)	Nice, Are you going to de-burr it and paint it black or silver or your pale gold to better match your car? Kinda stark in blue there.

01-23-07, 01:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
LegendX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MN Posts: 109 Car 1: 1990 coupe legend iTrader: (0)	does this really help with handling? i think the objective of this bar is to hold the upper and lower part of the strut to make it one solid unit to help with body flex. it seems like that is just attached to the bay... __________________ http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/LegendX/yo.bmp

01-23-07, 03:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
murderotica VIRGIN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: United States, Washington, Tacoma Posts: 3,254 Car 1: '90 Legend L Sedan in Charcoal Granite Metallic iTrader: (3)	My car is in the shop with transmission problems, I'll post pics of it later. Yes, it really does help with handling. My cornering speed and steering accuracy are awesome now. __________________ For Sale

01-28-07, 04:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Oyabun "893" V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 388 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend L Coupe Car 2: 1970 Buick GS Car 3: 1957 Chevy Truck iTrader: (0)	The Infamous APC Strut Bar Talked to my Parts guys about APC!! They dropped the Co. because APC went belly up!!! (CH. 13) Probably why I can't find one!!! __________________ "893"--- U.S.Westcoast 49th Prefecture --- My Somewhat VIP Style Influenced Legend:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2482474

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