FSTB installed, but got a quick question
11-14-2003, 09:51 PM
#1
FSTB installed, but got a quick question
Got that fstb finally installed and man...car feels a lot different during a turn, etc. 
my question is, how hard does the bar have to "push" on the strut mounts? it's on there snug, but i can adjust it to have it push out more. thanks for any replies.
my question is, how hard does the bar have to "push" on the strut mounts? it's on there snug, but i can adjust it to have it push out more. thanks for any replies.
11-14-2003, 11:08 PM
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Congrats Fosgate. 
I don't know for certain if it's the "right" way, but seeing how the brace is supposed to keep the towers from bowing inwards, I fit mine very snugly. What I tell people is to adjust the length so that you almost have to push the bar towards the opposite tower to squeeze the bolt through. That way you get basically zero lash. It just seems the logical way to me and I think it's what I read at one time too...
HTH
I don't know for certain if it's the "right" way, but seeing how the brace is supposed to keep the towers from bowing inwards, I fit mine very snugly. What I tell people is to adjust the length so that you almost have to push the bar towards the opposite tower to squeeze the bolt through. That way you get basically zero lash. It just seems the logical way to me and I think it's what I read at one time too...HTH
11-15-2003, 10:13 PM
#6
no not the strut bolts. it's the adjustable thingy on the end of the aluminum bar. if i twist it, it will push out (or pull in depending on direction of turn) on the two strut mounts.
11-17-2003, 09:50 AM
#7
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Which FSTB did u get?
I have been thinking about going in that direction with my max.
was wondering:
Did it take long to install(or is it a straight bolt on-less the snugging)
Which one did u go with
Do u have any other upgrades to your suspension/steering
I am assuming you like the"difference" it produces, cause u didnt say.
Could u describe where u feel it is most noticable?
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was wondering:
Did it take long to install(or is it a straight bolt on-less the snugging)
Which one did u go with
Do u have any other upgrades to your suspension/steering
I am assuming you like the"difference" it produces, cause u didnt say.
Could u describe where u feel it is most noticable?
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Originally Posted by Fosgate Fan
Got that fstb finally installed and man...car feels a lot different during a turn, etc. my question is, how hard does the bar have to "push" on the strut mounts? it's on there snug, but i can adjust it to have it push out more. thanks for any replies.
my question is, how hard does the bar have to "push" on the strut mounts? it's on there snug, but i can adjust it to have it push out more. thanks for any replies.
11-17-2003, 03:40 PM
#8
my suspension is basically stock. i feel the most difference during turns at moderate speeds. the car doesn't seem to flex/twist as much now with the FSTB on. the install took about 15 minutes. i removed those 3 nuts on each strut tower, put in the brace end-mounts, adjust brace length and installed the aluminum bar. pretty simple.
11-17-2003, 05:00 PM
#12
Originally Posted by crazy4maxima
please dont over torque them, if you break the bolts your due for some expensive repair..
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