Anyone used Beaks rear lower tie bars?

405hp · 06-19-2009, 04:13 PM

A local reseller has recently advised me of a deal on these bars for about $120 USD tax-in, shipped to my door.

Any experience using these bars? Currently, my 2007 Civic EX coupe is stock + a Progress 22mm rear sway bar and I run -2.0 camber in front / -1.5 in the back at auto-x. I can't say I need the car to rotate more, but it's a mod that I can do which won't change my auto-x class.

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Beaks rear lower tie bars

Most aftermarket lower tie-bars use a rod-end bearing type connection for proper fitment. This however allows the subframe to flex under load and minimizes its effectiveness. The Beaks subframe tie-bar design has no pivot points. Its square tube configuration provides excellent rigidity and lightweight. Additionally, the Beaks tie-bar is 100% compatible with the Beaks subframe reinforcement kit.

DatBigDude · 06-19-2009, 04:16 PM

They dont have this for our car yet do they? Its all show BTW... its almost completely non functional... You will never feel the difference

405hp · 06-19-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DatBigDude

They dont have this for our car yet do they? Its all show BTW... its almost completely non functional... You will never feel the difference

Yes it is available for our car, it may have JUST become available, but it is available for the 2006+ Civic non-Si (and probably for Si too but I didn't ask since I have an EX).

DatBigDude · 06-19-2009, 04:21 PM

Really?.. hmm i would probably pick one up if they are.. gotta look into that.. eventually someone (hopefully Skunk2) will get some LCA's out...

405hp · 06-19-2009, 04:24 PM

I've heard in the past, probably on this board, that the strut braces and tie bars are useless on our cars because of the already stiff frames compared to previous generations of Civics. Is this really true?

I don't wanna spend $120 USD on something unless I will benefit from it from a performance standpoint (at auto-x especially).

***obert*** · 06-19-2009, 04:31 PM

I don't know his user name but Alex from Washington just put one on a few weeks ago and posted some pics on here !

SiRyan · 06-19-2009, 06:57 PM

Its also available in purple

PeterC. · 06-19-2009, 07:13 PM

All show, no go. Just look at it, their so called "superior" square tube design is mounted with thin brackets which are actually the stress bearing members. The brackets can't handle much load if there was any in the first place so it won't do anything for rigidity.

***bossman*** · 06-19-2009, 07:17 PM

so who is carrying these right now?

I don't care about the functionality of them,They look great to me and will match my T1-R camber arms well.

***Zeuceone*** · 06-19-2009, 07:20 PM

they are worthless. you can spend or save that money for something that truely makes a difference.

***bossman*** · 06-19-2009, 07:24 PM

aestetically they are worth it to me....And if they are less than 200 I would say there is'nt much i could buy that would be helpful other than some oil changes or A new tire.

***Zeuceone*** · 06-19-2009, 07:25 PM

buy yourself a turbonator while your at it. looks cool in the bay.

***bossman*** · 06-19-2009, 07:26 PM

I already have two...one is powder coated lime green

purplemonkeydishwasher · 06-20-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterC.

All show, no go. Just look at it, their so called "superior" square tube design is mounted with thin brackets which are actually the stress bearing members. The brackets can't handle much load if there was any in the first place so it won't do anything for rigidity.

^^ so true. +1!

allido · 06-20-2009, 10:46 PM

i have it they tested my car for the beaks bar. its cool i can tell a difference even though a lot o these e-thugs will say it doesnt. but either way it looks dope.

***superbike81*** · 06-20-2009, 10:53 PM

It doesn't make any difference at all, it's a 100% show piece.

People who say they feel a difference are wrong, plain and simple. Their brains are fooling them into thinking they really do feel a difference in order to help justify the purchase.

Bossman wants one because they look cool, and that's fine, people spend $200+ on stuff for looks all the time.

***trickyazn*** · 06-21-2009, 07:30 AM

They make a difference..

to your wallet.

405hp · 06-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the advice. I decided not to get it.

The only performance difference is will make is add weight to the car.

***bossman*** · 07-03-2009, 02:01 PM

bump,they are being offered for close to $100 before shipping now at JHPusa.com,in both the normal gold and JHP only purple color.

***Sirbelch*** · 07-03-2009, 08:03 PM

Braces for our cars are for people that
a. just want to brag about what parts they have and how much they spent.
b. think that looks are more important than performance, which in turn makes them superficial. You can buy sticky tires for the price of 4-6 braces.
c. have confidence issuses in either the size of their member or their driving ability

06-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
*obert* # 1 Friend Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 40,267 Robert iTrader: 100 / 100%	I don't know his user name but Alex from Washington just put one on a few weeks ago and posted some pics on here ! __________________

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*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 28 Posts: 8,959 Paul iTrader: 0 / 50%	Braces for our cars are for people that a. just want to brag about what parts they have and how much they spent. b. think that looks are more important than performance, which in turn makes them superficial. You can buy sticky tires for the price of 4-6 braces. c. have confidence issuses in either the size of their member or their driving ability __________________ Inevitability is pounding at my door. In a world that owes you nothing, you give everything. Now I'm caught between what I can't leave behind and what I may never find.

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DatBigDude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens NY Posts: 870 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Really?.. hmm i would probably pick one up if they are.. gotta look into that.. eventually someone (hopefully Skunk2) will get some LCA's out...

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405hp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've heard in the past, probably on this board, that the strut braces and tie bars are useless on our cars because of the already stiff frames compared to previous generations of Civics. Is this really true? I don't wanna spend $120 USD on something unless I will benefit from it from a performance standpoint (at auto-x especially).

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SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Area,Ca. Posts: 6,736 Ryan iTrader: 19 / 100%	Its also available in purple

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PeterC. Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 25 Posts: 533 That's my real name! iTrader: 0 / 0%	All show, no go. Just look at it, their so called "superior" square tube design is mounted with thin brackets which are actually the stress bearing members. The brackets can't handle much load if there was any in the first place so it won't do anything for rigidity.

06-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
allido Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have it they tested my car for the beaks bar. its cool i can tell a difference even though a lot o these e-thugs will say it doesnt. but either way it looks dope.

06-20-2009, 10:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
*superbike81* 2600lbs and dropping Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Japan Age: 29 Posts: 6,018 Jason iTrader: 2 / 100%	It doesn't make any difference at all, it's a 100% show piece. People who say they feel a difference are wrong, plain and simple. Their brains are fooling them into thinking they really do feel a difference in order to help justify the purchase. Bossman wants one because they look cool, and that's fine, people spend $200+ on stuff for looks all the time.

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*trickyazn* Go wide or go home. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 19,579 GTR Face iTrader: 72 / 100%	They make a difference.. to your wallet.

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405hp Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the advice. I decided not to get it. The only performance difference is will make is add weight to the car.