[phaMatic]

Does anyone know what the current diameter of the Accord touring rear sway bar? and if there are any recommended aftermarket replacement? I want to make the car feel sportier while still in Drive mode.

 

[phaMatic]

Here is an update:
2.0T Sport, EX-L and Touring and 1.5T Touring: Rear Stabilizer is 16.5mm solid.

1.5T LX, EX, and EX-L: Rear Stabilizer is 16.0mm solid.

I found this on google; Eibach Sway Bar Kit (Anti-Roll Kit) 22mm thickness. Has anyone upgraded their rear sway bar? I know this was a sufficient improvement in the previous gen accord.

 

[PGT]

The Eibach is 22mm but tubular so its not that much stiffer, effectively. Here's a good explanation of the math involved https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12153743&postcount=17

 

[phaMatic]

I read the link on the math explanation. He is comparing the total material in the sway bar; saying a thicker tubular bar has less material than a thinner solid bar therefore no performance increase. I did a quick search, and this is not a true statement.

https://www.onallcylinders.com/2017/04/25/video-strength-testing-hollow-vs-solid-sway-bars/

I plan to do more research.

 

[vtecharry]

Rear sway bars have always been solid, NOT tubular. The front sway bars are usually tubular and hollow. Tubular ones are going to flex more than a solid one. I have auto-x for many years and have tried both. That was a mistake. I would never upgrade the Rear to anything but a solid sway bar.

Whoever comes out with a solid bar for the rear will have my business.

Now it's very possible that Eibach came out with a tubular one because the rear subframe could not handle a solid bar, but I highly doubt it because they could add bracket to reinforce the mounting points on the subframe. So they do it for cost savings which I don't agree with..

BTW, this is just my personal preference and my opinion from my experience. You don't have to agree with it.

Harry