i have stock springs and shocks. i did a searcha dn found out that the bar is more prone to tearing out if it is combined with stock shock/spring combo. is this something to really worry about or is tearing out not really an issue with the bsq mounting kit. also what is the difference when the bar is put on with stock suspension???
tia


one more thing...does the ABS bracket need cutting??? i read somewhere that it does but on bsq's site, there is no mention about cutting the bracket.

 

you have to enlarge the lower hole on the abs bracket to 12mm or whatever that bolt is.

 

Iv'e just put my ITR sway bar on stock suspension with the BSQ kit. BSQ was running the ITR sway bars on stock suspension for over 3 years??? So it is safe as long as you dont mount it away from the subframe (Like the stock GSR sway bar)

The difference with the bar is awesome! I felt the difference the first corner I took when I drove it. Now iv'e been driving real hard on corners and the handling is neutral. Handling is so predictable. Cant wait to do my springs and shocks as soon as I get enough money.

The ABS bracket doesnt need cutting. You need to loosen the screw halfway and hit it with a hammer as the flange nut on the other side is spot welded. You wont use the same screw and flange anyway so if it breaks its ok. You then need to drill a hole with 3/8 drill bit to fit the new screw. Search for the ITR sway bar and you'll find a link to BSQ's site where all needed info will be found. Great mod by the way. It's worth it.

 

Hope this helps... https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=141054

 

it was the best mod i could have done for about $85. I have the stock suspension and used BSQ's kit and have not had any problems. The difference is unbelievable. If you really try it's not too hard to bring the rear end around, as I found out when I autocrossed it with the ITR swaybar. Definitely do it. The install is so easy. Don't sweat it.

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thanks for the replies, i already saw that whole thread, i was really helpful. thanks for the link though.
it was in that thread that i read that the sway bar was more prone to tearing out when using stock suspension but i guess 3+ years kinda proves that wrong

man, the beaks product looks good but not for that price. deff going with BSQ. sounds like good stuff.

so the installation is not that difficult? i read on bseries.net that you have to cut a section of the abs bracket but i guess that is not the case. man, i cant wait to do this mod!

BTW...did you guys that did it yourself have any problems with any of the bolts?

TIA...

 

install is easy. If you can read and tighten/loosen bolts, then thats all there is to it man! Follow BSQ's instructions.

 

Just a minor correction. I used the Type-R rear swaybar with my stock suspension for 1.5 years. I have been using the Type-R rear swaybar for nearly 4 years now.

Also, I have sold my mounting/reinforcement kit to a few people that autox their cars with the stock suspension and the Type-R rear swaybar and they haven't experience any problems.

 

The reason that instructions on bseries.net show cutting the ABS bracket is because they are reusing and reversing the stock swaybar mounting brackets. The brackets needs to be cut to allow the swaybar bracket to fit properly (ie. without contacting the ABS bracket). But, I would not recommend installing the Type-R rear swaybar according to the instructions on bseries.net because the swaybar is mounted AWAY from the subframe. If anyone is not aware of the reason why a larger rear swaybar should not be mounted away from the subframe, see my explaination in the link above posted by '2001 Integra GSR'.


[Modified by BSQ, 9:33 AM 3/27/2002]

 

I would love to do this mod, but I'm not sure If I have the know how or the tools to do it properly. Are there any other options that are made to fit 94+ tegs? (i.e Neuspeed rear sway?)


Ohlias

 

You'll need a drill and chisel to remove the tack-welded nut on the sub-frame.
The easiest way to do this is to drill first then remove the rest of the nut with chisel/hammer.
Everything else is bolt-on affair.

 

Actually the Type-R rear swaybar is the easiest rear swaybar to install. All other swaybars (Comptech, Neuspeed, ST, Progress) require the removal of the LCA bolt (which can be a pain to reinstall) and/or the removal and rotation (180 degrees) of the rear shocks. With the Type-R rear swaybar you will have to remove 2 small tack-welded nuts from the inside of the subframe (hardest part of the install, but a few forceful hits with a hammer will cause them to come right off), slightly enlarge the 2 bottom mounting holes (easy), bolt on the Type-R rear swaybar (easy). That is all that is involved and it can be done with simple hand tools (ie. hammer, socket and socket wrenches, wrenches, drill and drill bits).

 

i am going to be putting a gsr rear sway bar on my 94 civic ex coupe...(free, so its good for now). would i still need to use the BSQ or similar kit to mount this? i already have the gsr LCA's so that is all set. i will go with the kit anyways (as long as it works for this application), just wondering if it is necessary. thanks.

CHRIS


[Modified by deviant94ex, 12:52 PM 3/27/2002]

 

You will not need a mounting/reinforcement kit for the GS-R rear swaybar.