n e one has a before and after video? i would like to know how stiff does the x get

 

nothing i guess

 

i am slowly piecing together all my cusco stuff.

 

The chassis is pretty strong from the factory, that bracing really doesn't add much difference imo. Better to spend your money on something else.

 

True just wanted to see how stiff will it get

 

It is probably wiser to spend the money on upgrading suspension bushings if anything. While some of the bushings are very good from the factory, some just arent' made for handling's sake. With he suspension of the X being similar to the VIII/IX, I've leanred the inner front control arm, and rear trailing arms being a must.

 

i have felt/heard about really getting a good feel from the back chassis supports from cusco.

 

Do u think front and rear sway bars is good enough? Also front tower bar ?

 

yes there is a lottttt of diference if you install five or more componentes.
hard to feel it if you install only one bar or brace alone.
i had no money for the whole system so every 3 or 4 months i add one more part. i had take other evo owners for a ride and all say the same: my car handles 100% stiffer than theirs, more predictable. i also added the ams seatbell harness bar that close the chasis even better between the seats and side colums.
so in resume: buy the whole cusco brace system and you will notice the diference. buy one part, no you won't

 

This.

 

inner front control arm bushing is replaced with the RCK right?

 

No, totally different. The RCK is a ball joint and tierod-end replacement, not a bushing. This kit is made to return the roll center back to optimum range for cars that are lowered. The design of the front suspension of these cars are very very sensitive to ride height...which is why this kit is so highly recommended to lower cars, or most people saying don't lower the car too much. ***Take note why GT Worx is has designed their sprigns with the least amount of drop***

The inner bushing you've mention is on the opposite end, connecting the lca to the front part of the subframe. Replacing this bushing will allow less compliances, and in essence reduce front/back movement of the wheel, helping to maintain correct alignment. Many times, as in my own case with my VIII, this bushing go bad, and causes clunking in the suspension..and most people diagnose it wrong thinking something is loose or the struts are bad.

 

This. I just recently installed (all Cusco):

Front strut tower bar
Rear strut tower bar (The plastic panel that covers the battery and washer fluid reservoir DOES fit with the bar in place WITHOUT modification, despite what Cusco says. I assume the JDM panel must be different)
Front Lower arm bar (between the front lower control arms)
Front Power Bar (from the front cradle to the body)
Rear Front Power Bars (2 pieces between the body and the rear cradle on the front side)
Rear Rear Power Bar (between the body and rear cradle underneath the exhaust, DOES require modifying the heat shield but not as much as the instructions show since our heat shield is smaller than JDM)
Rear Sway Bar

This is everything Cusco makes in this department except for the front sway bar and two other "power bars" (the "Floor Bar" which crosses under the floor and two bars that go from the rear lower control arms to under the exhaust)

All of these together at the same time made an impressive difference. A lot more predictability in the handling, even with stock wheels/tires/struts. The biggest difference, which I think is due to the rear bars, is how the power is delivered. It actually feels a little more lively off the line, like it's able to get the power to the ground better and more consistently.

I might try to get the remaining parts I'm missing since I'm very impressed by the difference made just with the ones I have!

 

Given the Cusco bits I have listed in my signature, I really wouldn't go back to stock on a whim. The car handles much better and body roll is far less. I've been trying to get more bars but so many companies act as mere middlemen, taking your money and THEN placing orders with Cusco, only to inform you a month or two later (when you inquire as to where your parts are) that they've been backordered from the mnfr. Duh.

 

thanks for give me the tumbs up.
now that you feel the diference. if you have some extra cash go for the ams sealbelt arm bar, i hope the still build it. it really glue the upper box of the car. and the fit is perfect. those guys from ams never miss a 1/4 of inch. the hardware is top of the line.