In article <2K63b.1571$bT.54218869@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com >,
"Jacob Turner" <jacobHATES@SPAMringnebula.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
> I am the happy owner of a '98 civic hx (5spd). I am generally pretty
> happy with the car except for the suspension. I am looking to do some
> upgrades in this area and am looking for some advice.
>
> The civic HX as you may already know has no rear sway bar. From underneath
> the rear suspension looks the same as an EX to me though I could be wrong.
> The front suspension looks similar too. Is the suspension the same across
> the civic line? I would like to purchase an aftermarket front/rear sway bar
> set but I never see the HX listed it seems as compatible.
>
> What brand(s) of aftermarket struts have any of you used? I am not
> necessarily looking for fully adjustable or anything, just a bit stiffer on
> the spring and maybe slightly adjustable damping. I also don't really want
> to lower the car more that 1/2" if I can help it as it is already a chore
> getting in and out of my driveway.
>
> Would strut tower braces/bars really help enough to be worth the cost and
> hassle. From what I have seen I will have to do some drilling to mount them
> on an HX.
>
> I am also looking at some good bushings for the rest of the suspension.
>
> Thanks in advance for any ideas/thoughts you all may have. I suppose also
> that I should point out that I am not trying to build a race car here. I
> just like to drive in the mountains a lot and get tired of feeling like I am
> driving a Cadillac in the twisties.
>
> ===
> Jacob Turner
> http://ringnebula.net
>
>

I'm interested in a bolt-on rear stabilizer too for my 97 HX. It
understeers very badly on hard turns. The front wheels suddenly break
loose and the car goes straight ahead. It doesn't feel safe when it's
pushed hard on a sharp turn.