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Old 10-30-20, 01:04 PM
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I have an 05 LS and am looking to add a strut tower bar to my car. I added one to my last car, an Acura Legend, and it really helped.

Has anyone put one on their LS ? Did it improve the driving enjoyment of the car ?

Is there somewhere in North America sells a strut bar for the LS ?

Engine bay at 160,000 miles.
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Not in north america but ultra racing makes a front strut bar.(ebay) There's a couple of people on Facebook that has a tom's strut bar but they go for $500+

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Originally Posted by Stu
I have an 05 LS and am looking to add a strut tower bar to my car. I added one to my last car, an Acura Legend, and it really helped.

Has anyone put one on their LS ? Did it improve the driving enjoyment of the car ?

Is there somewhere in North America sells a strut bar for the LS ?

Engine bay at 160,000 miles.

what legend did you have? I had a 91 ls, one of my favorite cars I've owned!
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Originally Posted by Ellesse
what legend did you have? I had a 91 ls, one of my favorite cars I've owned!
94 LS sedan. Best car I've ever owned
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1) Has anyone put one on their LS ?
2) Did it improve the driving enjoyment of the car ?
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Yes have had it installed on my 05 for three years, it will tie the chassis together but has not gonna be anything ground braking or crazy handling wise. On a 1-10 the bar is a two for noticeablity and for improving the ride its a two three at most
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Best bet is the rear sway bar as far as handing upgrades are concerned. Remember, this is a big heavy car, you're not going to work miracles with a few suspension tweaks.
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Thanks all for the replies......
I am interested in doing something that will noticeably improve the handling if the car, particularly how it handles on the highway in strong winds.

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Originally Posted by Stu
Thanks all for the replies......
I am interested in doing something that will noticeably improve the handling if the car, particularly how it handles on the highway in strong winds.
Coilovers and good tires are about all you can do
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