wanted: sway bars ('97 gs--socal)

nah nah, don't upgrade the front.

it is hard like hell and won't make a big difference since your front bar is already like 22mm

The rear is what you SHOULD upgrade, a standard 22mm off an itr should do, just remember to get all the bushings and endlinks + a bsq or beaks kit. If that's not your thing then the comptech bar is the next best thing; only reason it's second best is the price.

that's what i was leaning towards after reading other posts. if anyone has a rear ITR bar with the bushings/brackets already and is local, drop me a line. the comptech piece looks great, but i think it'll be out of my budget even if it's used.

go to passwordjdm.com they have a used 96 spec jdm itr rear sway bar with endlinks ($80) , then go to your local acura dealer and ask for a bushings and bracket. Then buy the bsq kit for only 24 dollars, and your set. You're set.