[nonovurbizniz]

I wouldn't really worry about strut bars and what not...

I have a completly stock suspension with 170+k mi. on it... it handles like a dream... the only thing I'd suggest is doing a master kit to replace all the bushings...

The stock civic springs/struts are a pretty nice setup from the factory... put some wider tires on there and it handles great...

IMO coilovers are more of a cosmetic item in most cases...

Most people drop them so low it destroys the susp. geometry... not to mention the fact that most get just springs and keep their stock struts which just can't perform properly on aftermarket lowering springs...

If you want good drop springs... I recomend Eibach Pro-kit (and prokit ONLY) springs... Every car I've been in with sportlines or any linear rate spring... it's just too bouncy... even with good struts... the progressive springs allow for both performance coils and comfort coils... that way your car performs no matter what the situation... instead of just on a track...

Most people don't like the pro-kit's because they do not "drop it enough"... well they don't drop it "enough" because any more would be TOO MUCH... the geometry goes to hell and aligning the car without aftermarket items becomes impossible...

But again... I say stick with the stock susp. it's great.

With just the master kit in my car it holds tight in corners and doesn't have much if any sway... changing the front sway bar bushings would probobly eliminate just about all remaining sway...

Alot of these aftermarket strut bars and sway bars are just silly... it's bracing you don't really need unless you are REALLY pushing the limits of your car on a regular basis.