Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one.
04-18-2003, 03:41 PM
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Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one. - Pics
I installed my FSTB. For anyone who needs further confirmation, the 2000+ Strut Bar DOES fit the VE.
This one was generic, got it for $20 shipped on ebay. It's still quite good quality-wise.
As you can see in the second picture I almost had an issue with the hose that runs on the left side. I belive it's for the Air Conditioner. It rubs, so I had to add some further padding to protect the pipe.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_35_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_36_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_37_full.jpg
All in all, I am very pleased with this mod, the car handles much better and it was worth the entire $19.99 and 10 minutes of installation.
This one was generic, got it for $20 shipped on ebay. It's still quite good quality-wise.
As you can see in the second picture I almost had an issue with the hose that runs on the left side. I belive it's for the Air Conditioner. It rubs, so I had to add some further padding to protect the pipe.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_35_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_36_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_37_full.jpg
All in all, I am very pleased with this mod, the car handles much better and it was worth the entire $19.99 and 10 minutes of installation.
04-18-2003, 05:22 PM
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Re: Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one. - Pics
Originally posted by Spipedong90
I installed my FSTB. For anyone who needs further confirmation, the 2000+ Strut Bar DOES fit the VE.
This one was generic, got it for $20 shipped on ebay. It's still quite good quality-wise.
As you can see in the second picture I almost had an issue with the hose that runs on the left side. I belive it's for the Air Conditioner. It rubs, so I had to add some further padding to protect the pipe.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_35_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_36_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_37_full.jpg
All in all, I am very pleased with this mod, the car handles much better and it was worth the entire $19.99 and 10 minutes of installation.
I installed my FSTB. For anyone who needs further confirmation, the 2000+ Strut Bar DOES fit the VE.
This one was generic, got it for $20 shipped on ebay. It's still quite good quality-wise.
As you can see in the second picture I almost had an issue with the hose that runs on the left side. I belive it's for the Air Conditioner. It rubs, so I had to add some further padding to protect the pipe.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_35_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_36_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_37_full.jpg
All in all, I am very pleased with this mod, the car handles much better and it was worth the entire $19.99 and 10 minutes of installation.
04-19-2003, 11:47 AM
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Re: Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one. - Pics
Originally posted by Spipedong90
I installed my FSTB. For anyone who needs further confirmation, the 2000+ Strut Bar DOES fit the VE.
This one was generic, got it for $20 shipped on ebay. It's still quite good quality-wise.
As you can see in the second picture I almost had an issue with the hose that runs on the left side. I belive it's for the Air Conditioner. It rubs, so I had to add some further padding to protect the pipe.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_35_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_36_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_37_full.jpg
All in all, I am very pleased with this mod, the car handles much better and it was worth the entire $19.99 and 10 minutes of installation.
I installed my FSTB. For anyone who needs further confirmation, the 2000+ Strut Bar DOES fit the VE.
This one was generic, got it for $20 shipped on ebay. It's still quite good quality-wise.
As you can see in the second picture I almost had an issue with the hose that runs on the left side. I belive it's for the Air Conditioner. It rubs, so I had to add some further padding to protect the pipe.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_35_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_36_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...50_37_full.jpg
All in all, I am very pleased with this mod, the car handles much better and it was worth the entire $19.99 and 10 minutes of installation.
You got a link for that?
04-19-2003, 12:10 PM
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Re: Re: Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one. - Pics
04-19-2003, 12:36 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one. - Pics
04-19-2003, 12:53 PM
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Re: Re: Got My FSTB in....2000+ generic one. - Pics
This is the auction I won:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...410431168&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...410431168&rd=1
Originally posted by nubiannupe
$20 shipped??? You got a link for that?
$20 shipped???
You got a link for that?
04-19-2003, 01:31 PM
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It's amazing how cheap these thing has gotten over the years. I think I got my original one from Courtesy for $120 when they were available for the Max. It was the 4th gen ones that had to be slightly bent to fit over the plenum. I also got one off eBay, it may not be as pretty as Stillen but for the price you be the judge.
04-19-2003, 01:35 PM
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04-19-2003, 04:55 PM
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the only two problems you might have installing it are the A/C hose and for some reason mine didn't really want to fit over the studs on the drivers side. I just drilled the hole out another 1/16". I think it was the angle or something.
Originally posted by atulb84
i bought one from that guy as well. it was supposed to come in yesterday via ups, but it didnt.
i bought one from that guy as well. it was supposed to come in yesterday via ups, but it didnt.
04-19-2003, 10:01 PM
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alright. thanks for the heads up. i'll let you know how it goes when i get it.
Originally posted by Spipedong90
the only two problems you might have installing it are the A/C hose and for some reason mine didn't really want to fit over the studs on the drivers side. I just drilled the hole out another 1/16". I think it was the angle or something.
the only two problems you might have installing it are the A/C hose and for some reason mine didn't really want to fit over the studs on the drivers side. I just drilled the hole out another 1/16". I think it was the angle or something.
04-20-2003, 09:55 AM
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Beats me.... It sure fit mine alright, just had to be adjusted properly and the one hole had to be stretched a little. The second one is exactly the one I have.
Originally posted by atulb84
wait...im confused. it wont fit my 93 se?
wait...im confused. it wont fit my 93 se?
04-20-2003, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzsta
The one off ebay.
Notice how the brackets are different? One hangs over and then connects to the bar, the other comes up straight off the bar.
The one off ebay.
Notice how the brackets are different? One hangs over and then connects to the bar, the other comes up straight off the bar.
04-20-2003, 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzsta The one off ebay.
Notice how the brackets are different? One hangs over and then connects to the bar, the other comes up straight off the bar.
Notice how the brackets are different? One hangs over and then connects to the bar, the other comes up straight off the bar.
04-20-2003, 07:32 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzsta
The one off ebay.
Notice how the brackets are different? One hangs over and then connects to the bar, the other comes up straight off the bar.
The one off ebay.
Notice how the brackets are different? One hangs over and then connects to the bar, the other comes up straight off the bar.
04-23-2003, 10:23 AM
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I belive any strut bar will fit the VG because it doesn't have to clear the high intake plenum of the VE.
Originally posted by Freaknificent
anyone with vg pics? i bought the same off ebay and it should be coming in.... just wondering if it will fit ok....
anyone with vg pics? i bought the same off ebay and it should be coming in.... just wondering if it will fit ok....
04-23-2003, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by dmontzsta
Thats the right one
See how nicely it goes above the A/C hose?
Thats the right one
See how nicely it goes above the A/C hose?
04-23-2003, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by Spipedong90
I belive any strut bar will fit the VG because it doesn't have to clear the high intake plenum of the VE.
I belive any strut bar will fit the VG because it doesn't have to clear the high intake plenum of the VE.
Originally posted by pezking4
Which bar is that? It looks like you could slide your finger between the gap of the A/C hose and the bar. I think you could slide...maybe a sheet of paper between mine.
Which bar is that? It looks like you could slide your finger between the gap of the A/C hose and the bar. I think you could slide...maybe a sheet of paper between mine.
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04-23-2003, 02:07 PM
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Originally posted by Lordrandall
It's the 1999-2000+ FSTB from Courtesy Nissan. More pics on my page...
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It's the 1999-2000+ FSTB from Courtesy Nissan. More pics on my page...
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04-23-2003, 02:39 PM
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I have the original Courtesy one for sale. Check your PMs anyway.
Originally posted by pezking4
If I had found a courtesy bar cheap I would have gotten it. I'll just have to be careful with my lack of clearance.
If I had found a courtesy bar cheap I would have gotten it. I'll just have to be careful with my lack of clearance.
04-24-2003, 05:53 PM
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so i installed my ftsb today. couldnt really feel a difference but ya know..i can say i have one. i cant even slide a piece of paper between the bar and the ac hose. i had to take it out of that little plastic holder and just push it down with the tightening of the bar. hopefully nothing bad comes from that.
i cant even slide a piece of paper between the bar and the ac hose. i had to take it out of that little plastic holder and just push it down with the tightening of the bar. hopefully nothing bad comes from that.
04-24-2003, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by atulb84
so i installed my ftsb today. couldnt really feel a difference but ya know..i can say i have one. i cant even slide a piece of paper betweent he bar and the ac hose. i had to take it out of that little plastic holder and just push it down with the tightening of the bar. hopefully nothing bad comes from that.
so i installed my ftsb today. couldnt really feel a difference but ya know..i can say i have one.
i cant even slide a piece of paper betweent he bar and the ac hose. i had to take it out of that little plastic holder and just push it down with the tightening of the bar. hopefully nothing bad comes from that.
04-25-2003, 03:26 AM
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I didn't really feel a difference either
When I installed my first one several years back I too didn't feel a big difference like some were posting. I also said "At least I got one" Then I started searching and reading on how to "properly" install the bar. Basically you have to unload the suspension, install the bar, then load the suspension. This can be done by lifting the front-end on both side, just enough to have the tires off the ground (unloaded). Install and tighten the bar. Lower the front end down (loaded) From reading this I can see how it's possible not to notice a difference if you just pop the hood and install the bar, even though I'm sure MANY has done it that way and have posted great results. Sometimes I feel we install mods (eng/susp/etc) and want so desperatly to feel a difference to make sure our money was well spent we will always feel "that" difference. Has anyone heard of this procedure, how true is it? I plan on doing it that way when I install my 2000+ generic bar.
04-25-2003, 07:34 AM
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Re: I didn't really feel a difference either
Originally posted by CandiMan
When I installed my first one several years back I too didn't feel a big difference like some were posting. I also said "At least I got one" Then I started searching and reading on how to "properly" install the bar. Basically you have to unload the suspension, install the bar, then load the suspension. This can be done by lifting the front-end on both side, just enough to have the tires off the ground (unloaded). Install and tighten the bar. Lower the front end down (loaded) From reading this I can see how it's possible not to notice a difference if you just pop the hood and install the bar, even though I'm sure MANY has done it that way and have posted great results. Sometimes I feel we install mods (eng/susp/etc) and want so desperatly to feel a difference to make sure our money was well spent we will always feel "that" difference. Has anyone heard of this procedure, how true is it? I plan on doing it that way when I install my 2000+ generic bar.
When I installed my first one several years back I too didn't feel a big difference like some were posting. I also said "At least I got one" Then I started searching and reading on how to "properly" install the bar. Basically you have to unload the suspension, install the bar, then load the suspension. This can be done by lifting the front-end on both side, just enough to have the tires off the ground (unloaded). Install and tighten the bar. Lower the front end down (loaded) From reading this I can see how it's possible not to notice a difference if you just pop the hood and install the bar, even though I'm sure MANY has done it that way and have posted great results. Sometimes I feel we install mods (eng/susp/etc) and want so desperatly to feel a difference to make sure our money was well spent we will always feel "that" difference. Has anyone heard of this procedure, how true is it? I plan on doing it that way when I install my 2000+ generic bar.
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