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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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hey guys just wondering is the cattman rear anti sway bar worth the money?
Old Aug 6, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Sway bars work wonders on our cars...eliminates understeer and that fat *** Maxima body roll. I felt a huge difference when I put my Progress RSB on. However, mine was a lot cheaper...I dunno if more money will get you a better product here (it's just a simple piece of metal)
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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i will 2nd progress RSB... does wonders for the maxima take turns at double the posted speed.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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It's worth every penny.

I put my Progress RSB in couple of years ago and it's the best thing I've bought for the car. It's easy to install and it helps on those tight coners. I've got mine in GB for cheap. I don't know if you can get it cheaper on Ebay or not.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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I heard it makes a stock suspension maxima better, but makes a lowered max handle worse..can anyone give some input?
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4Max
I heard it makes a stock suspension maxima better, but makes a lowered max handle worse..can anyone give some input?
only if u dont know how to drive......there are magical stories of the backend of the car fishtailing out....its because morons think they are Michal Schumacher and try to take a turn as fast as they can without getting used to their new handling.....or they have their rear shocks to stiff cause u dont need them uber stiff with a RSB or they hit a huge bump...but if u hit a bug bump in any car at 65 mph deep into a turn ur gonna kick the *** out.....RSB are great....put it on and get used to it before u go all Formula 1 style on the mean streets
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
only if u dont know how to drive......there are magical stories of the backend of the car fishtailing out....its because morons think they are Michal Schumacher and try to take a turn as fast as they can without getting used to their new handling.....or they have their rear shocks to stiff cause u dont need them uber stiff with a RSB or they hit a huge bump...but if u hit a bug bump in any car at 65 mph deep into a turn ur gonna kick the *** out.....RSB are great....put it on and get used to it before u go all Formula 1 style on the mean streets
ok thanks for the input, saving up...
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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thanks guys for ur thoughts.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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I just put mine in 2 days ago. The best mod i've done to the car! well worth the money.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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I got mine for 119$ shipped, i'd say its worth every penny.... I wouldn't say it eliminates understeer, I still get it when powering out of a curve, but it does reduce a lot of it.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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i have heard similar stories to what MaximaSE96 was saying. the RSB stiffens up the rear suspension and as a result, when driving hard on a stock suspension or one without a RSB, you can feel the backend as it gets closer and closer to falling out. but with a RSB, it holds tight until the last second and then loses it. it kinda gives you more security and allows it to be pushed harder, but sacrifices that "security zone" just before the backend breaks off. but again, an experienced driver will learn how far it can be pushed and will drive accordingly.

IMO: RSB is worth it as long as you drive smart and understand what it is doing to your car and how it will effect your driving.
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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is there any negative consequences to it.. i mean is the car gonna feel like a shopping cart over bumps?
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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is this all the cattman we are talking about or anyone? where did u get the one for 120 shipped?
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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The stillen bar is adjustable and if you set it up wrong, the a** end will come around. But once it is set up properly, it's the best thing you can do!
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