I recently purchased and installed a $35 FSTB from Matrix for my '97 SE. The installation was a snap.

Interestingly though, although it seems the car handles more predictably when taking a 90 degree corner, the Dunlop Sport A2's squeal earlier now with the FSTB installed. The FSTB is tight; torqued to 30 lb-ft.

I have a favorite exit ramp that is shaped like a clover leaf. With my Cooper Cobras I could do about 45 mph before the wheels would start to squeal. With the Dunlop Sport A2's I could do about 53 mph. Now, with the FSTB installed, the wheels squeal a lot by 50 mph.

Any similar experiences?

I expect my RSB this weekend. I'm curious how that will change things.

- Jeff

 

so your saying its worse?! if you could go 53 before, and now only 50?! or maybe you meant 60?! who knows, i should be getting mine within a coupla days too....




eric

 

Sorry this is a little OT, but what do you guys think of the fstb's that are on ebay for like 20 bucks? Any good? Should I spend the extra 45 bucks and go with a stillen bar?

 

ebay FSTB are a very good choice since theyre pretty cheap and do the same as the stillen bar. The only differences are the brand and the look so if your looking for a nice bar, stillen would be a better choice(but a bit expensive) and if you only want a bar to perform, get one from ebay.

 

I have Matrix FSTB as well, and I think it look awsome.....as far as performance, it definately tightened my front end but nothing mind blowing.....

 

A little squeal is okay.
Race driver will tell you that a little squeal is the
prime place to be when cornering. The highest speed possible
without actually slipping.

 

I expect my RSB this weekend. I'm curious how that will change things.




The rsb will be make a great difference. What brand did you get?

 

i got ebay front strut bar, addco rsb and i dunno what brand rear strut.. it may jsut becuase im still on stock springs and struts.but i dont notice much of a difference in the speed i can take a turn. car jsut feels flatter, but the max spee for a turn is pretty much the same. ig ot a fav clover turn too, took without bar at 45 and with all bars at like 47 before i feel it start to slip. mayb just be my old dunlops d6 a2's though..tires are crapp..oh well. agx and maxspeeds going on in a a week...hopefully that will make a big difference.

 

Purchased through Cattman Performance. BTW, I installed the JWT Pop Charger last night and what a difference that made. The throttle response is awesome. I can see my fuel mileage going down already.

 

I installed mine last week. I had big problems w/ it tho... one of the strut bolts stripped and I had to cut it off. After all the trouble, the install didn't seem too exciting. I do notice a little difference but I want an RSB now.

 

Hahaha yer such a loser Nadir

 

quiet *****! at least i didn't almost get fired for nothin

 

Ya i got my "racesonic" fstb coming in from ebay this week!! woohoo cant wait, i want to see what 12.99 feels like??

 

Anyone who hasn't driven with a fstb on should know one thing before you drive with it for the first time; you only really feel the difference at higher speeds. You might not be able to tell any difference at low speeds.

 

anyone ever tried preloading the bar? jack the car up, then install the fstb, supposed to make the bar have an even tighter fit, making the chassis flex dissappear completely.... alot of the guys from zilvia.net did this and some said it felt tighter on their 240s... anyone ever done that?

 

Weird but interesting... Anyone knows something bout that?

 

hey hey hey, easy now, I told you, it wasnt my fault. At least I HAVE a job.. unlike someone here... umm... err wait... shaddup loser

 

i got the FSTB off ebay too. Mines BOMZ Racing and looks the same as the matrix but says bomz racing instead and it does help around corners at higher speeds.

 

Well, I just ordered my FSTB last night, it was cleared through paypal last night, and it should be shipped today. I can't wait to get it and put it on my car. Im not sure what brand it is, it didnt say on the description on ebay.