Cusco front strut bar - torque specs???

M10x1.25 J.I.S. flange nuts with 14mm hex. Torque to 38 ft. lbs.

Bolts are weaker 8.8 DIN with multiple washers. I replaced them with 10.9 J.I.S. flange bolts and nuts.

 

I have a Cusco strut tower bar and down below that a Cusco front lower bar. Together they really tighten up the steering feel.

BTW, I'm getting the Tanabe front sway bar. It's 20 mm rather than the thicker Cusco sway bar B/C I want a bit more compliance than the stiffer Cusco bar. See all my mods just posted here today.

NOTE: I recently had the Tanabe front sway bar installed. It definitely helps the v corner flatter and also gets rid of most of the front suspension "bounce" I got from installing Tanabe lowering springs which overpowered my OEM shocks a bit on small bumps.

I got the Tanabe sway her B/C it is a slightly smaller diameter than the Cusco bar and is consequently, according to the tech at Juiced Hybrid, a bit softer than the Cusco bar, whiz what I wanted for a tight but not harsh ride.

So now I have:
1. 3 underbody braces
2. strut tower brace
3. front sway bar
4. lowering springs
5. 17" ENKIE RPF 1 wheels W/ 215/50/17 Yokohama 580 V-rated tires

All this REALLY improves the v's handling. It is no longer a "dishrag" in fast handling situations.