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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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Default Beaks vs. BSQ itr swaybar reinforcement kit

I am deciding between these 2 kits for my RS.

The beaks kit is $65 and has reiforcement on both sides
The BSQ kit is $21 and has a plate on one side

aside from the obvious cost advantages of the BSQ kit, is there any real reason to choose one over the other?

btw... I have already done a search
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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yeha but if the subfram is gonna tear it will tear with one reinforcement just as well as it will with two.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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I can't dispute which one is more effective but I have seen the Beaks kit and it is purdy, maybe that is worth the extra $$ to some people.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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Im goin with Beaks
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:30 AM
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I've heard nothing but good things about both. I got the Beaks kit because it was available ASAP.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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BSQ kit works great for me. No problems so far
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 11:30 AM
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BSQ kit works great for me. No problems so far
ditto
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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Simply put the Beaks kit is nicer..

But BSQ's kit works just fine, as a matter a fact I'm using it right now
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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The Beaks kit is nicer but the BSQ kit is good enough.

Keep in mind that you'll have to remove a total of 6 welded nuts if you install the Beaks kit, whereas you only have to remove 2 with the BSQ kit. Also with the Beaks kit, the ABS line loses its mounting point so it will just dangle there.

If you have a non-ABS car, I recommend the Beaks kit. If you have ABS, use BSQ.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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BSQ kit worked great for me, although the beaks kit looks very nice, its not worth the extra 40 bux
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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BSQ

Both are effective, only difference is cost and aesthetics.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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No problems here with the BSQ kit. I've gotten the car onto three wheels autocrossing on a stock suspension and no problems yet. Just make sure you do the install correctly. I had the washers in the wrong places for a couple of weeks until I looked at the instructions again.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 02:51 AM
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bsq works for me
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Does anyone know if the Beaks kit require any drilling?
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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The Beaks kit is nicer but the BSQ kit is good enough.

Keep in mind that you'll have to remove a total of 6 welded nuts if you install the Beaks kit, whereas you only have to remove 2 with the BSQ kit. Also with the Beaks kit, the ABS line loses its mounting point so it will just dangle there.

If you have a non-ABS car, I recommend the Beaks kit. If you have ABS, use BSQ.
that is incorrect, i have the beaks kit and the ABS doesn't dangle there, you have to trim it and you have one bolt going through the bracket. i love the beaks kit, it's more work to put on, but it seemed higher quality.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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anyone have a pic of beaks? and possibly the instructions for the diy?

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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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both are extremely good kits! it is just the matter of which one can fit your budget
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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bsq here
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