Just installed RSB
#1
Just installed RSB
I got home today and found my stabilizer bar from Cattman. Being the hothead that I am, I couldn't wait installed it right away. Took about an hour with alot of time trying to find rough ground so my ramps wont slip. Then took it out for a spin(did not really spin out... yet).
So I'd thought I'd share the driving experience. My car I all stock.
It seemed to have improved steering, low/medium speed stability, and cornering feel... Car still doesn't feel as grippy in corners as my Cousin's IS300... but hey its a FWD on 15 inchers
I'm a little diappointed that it did not improve high speed slalom feel much... i did a little slalom on the freeway and it felt just about as scary as it did w/o the bar. Maybe I need shocks.
Overall, I would recommend this item. It works as expected and is worth every penny of its 119$ price tag.
So I'd thought I'd share the driving experience. My car I all stock.
It seemed to have improved steering, low/medium speed stability, and cornering feel... Car still doesn't feel as grippy in corners as my Cousin's IS300... but hey its a FWD on 15 inchers
I'm a little diappointed that it did not improve high speed slalom feel much... i did a little slalom on the freeway and it felt just about as scary as it did w/o the bar. Maybe I need shocks.
Overall, I would recommend this item. It works as expected and is worth every penny of its 119$ price tag.
#7
Originally Posted by mindlessoath
next time i would recomend the FSB and rear antisway bar. with those two, i wouldnt find much need for a RSB.
Jae
#10
Originally Posted by mindlessoath
next time i would recomend the FSB and rear antisway bar. with those two, i wouldnt find much need for a RSB.
bro being the newb u are ill take the time out to correct you on this......everyone get a get out of jail free card heres yours...
RSB = Rear antiSway Bar
#11
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
bro being the newb u are ill take the time out to correct you on this......everyone get a get out of jail free card heres yours...
RSB = Rear antiSway Bar
RSB = Rear antiSway Bar
I like to think of it as Rear Stabilizer Bar= RSB to not get confused
If I installed a RSTB and told you I noticed a difference, it would either be phsychological or I'd be lying to you
#12
Originally Posted by 96i30azn
If I installed a RSTB and told you I noticed a difference, it would either be phsychological or I'd be lying to you
Jae
#15
Originally Posted by 96i30azn
maybe removed front sway bar ... no bar= less weight over front wheels
I think the car is more predictable w/o rsb. However I think traction limit is higher w/rsb.
Jae
#17
Originally Posted by ThurzNite
In the autox forum, it's been mentioned that there's less understeer w/the fsb detached.
I think the car is more predictable w/o rsb. However I think traction limit is higher w/rsb.
Jae
I think the car is more predictable w/o rsb. However I think traction limit is higher w/rsb.
Jae
First off I will state a few accepted principles of vehicle handling dynamics:
1: your car has better grip when each tire is taking its fair share of load(in other words, tires grip best when each wheel carring 25% of the vehicle's weight)
2: body lean decreases grip because it changes wheel/road angle and also increase weight shift during turns(which distorts the even weight distibution).
Now the FSB increases understeer because it increases weight shift(during turns) between the front wheels(in order to combat body lean, a force must be exterted against it). this results in reduced front wheel grip which means understeer.
Meanwhile, the FSB reduces weight shift between the rear wheels(the front wheels are keeping the vehicle level, the rears dont have to) which results in increased rear wheel grip(as opposed to no FSB).
When something increases rear wheel grip and decreases front wheel grip, it increases understeer.
The RSB does the complete opposite of this because it reduces front wheel weight shift and increases rear wheel weight shift.
#18
Originally Posted by 96i30azn
maybe removed front sway bar ... no bar= less weight over front wheels
#19
Originally Posted by 96i30azn
Ok, so I get the impression you're not stupid.
Jae
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