couple questions about FSTB / RSB
10-09-2006, 02:09 PM
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couple questions about FSTB / RSB
After putting on a y-pipe I want to do more mods that provide a good bang for the buck. Doing some research I think that a strut bar and rear sway bar would be a good idea but I have a couple of questions.
What difference does rubber, polyurethane, and polygraphite bushings make?
Would having a front sway bar + rear sway bar benefit more than just a rear-sway bar?
I found this kit http://www.drivewire.com/performance...aybarkits.html
that i think comes with front and rear. Should I get the progress sway bar instead?
Also I've read about the front strut bar not clearing something in the engine bay.
Would the custom enterprise strut bar have this problem? or would you recommend a different one?
Also those of you that dealt with custom enterprise, do they ship fast and have good customer service?
What difference does rubber, polyurethane, and polygraphite bushings make?
Would having a front sway bar + rear sway bar benefit more than just a rear-sway bar?
I found this kit http://www.drivewire.com/performance...aybarkits.html
that i think comes with front and rear. Should I get the progress sway bar instead?
Also I've read about the front strut bar not clearing something in the engine bay.
Would the custom enterprise strut bar have this problem? or would you recommend a different one?
Also those of you that dealt with custom enterprise, do they ship fast and have good customer service?
10-09-2006, 04:25 PM
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Alright I guess I'll go with the progress one then. Does the strut bar really do nothing? I mean i'm not looking to imrove handling with it. I'm just trying to make the car feel better going over bumps and on the highway. It feels like the car yaws a little over bumps and I've gotten my wheels balanced and aligned.
10-09-2006, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gx2nds4
Alright I guess I'll go with the progress one then. Does the strut bar really do nothing? I mean i'm not looking to imrove handling with it. I'm just trying to make the car feel better going over bumps and on the highway. It feels like the car yaws a little over bumps and I've gotten my wheels balanced and aligned.
10-09-2006, 05:33 PM
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Strut bar does SOMETHING ... it just not very noticable. I like it for placebo effect and engine dresser 
. Please read up on RSB. Some people love it and others are dead scared about it.
. Please read up on RSB. Some people love it and others are dead scared about it.
10-09-2006, 06:07 PM
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Well the rear sway bar is a very good thing, unless u don't know how to drive or you get lost in crazy situations. With the rsb the rear of the car tends to have a mind of it's own sometimes but it's pretty simple to control once you know what your doing. I've lost it once and that's about it. The fstb is pure crap, does nothing what so ever...i have never heard of a problem with the 99's and the fstb. Ebay 20 bucks and your set. As for the rsb, Cattman is having a nice sale on it so check the group deals. Good Luck.
10-09-2006, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by supaneko
Wow, so the RSB can be dangerous to some and the FSTB does pretty much nothing? So would the only decent suspension mods be to upgrade the struts and springs?
to racing on a track to learn what your car can really do....and what happens if you push alittle to hard. if your tails not out to far and you feel it start to drift, you can give the car alittle more gas and it can pull you out of a spin. And thats very very general...you need seat time to learn these limits, but its all in driver ability. Any mod you do is going to have some affect somewhere. A strut bar is supposed to strengthen how the car "flexes".....now as to if this is something that you can feel or if its something that on the track will shave a half a second or more off...thats a whole nother conversation. A sway bar directly affects the handeling of the car, as far as the actual moving parts of the suspension, so its affects you will feel much more.
10-09-2006, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sergofast
only dangerous to those who dont know how to drive their cars to the limits.... to racing on a track to learn what your car can really do....and what happens if you push alittle to hard. if your tails not out to far and you feel it start to drift, you can give the car alittle more gas and it can pull you out of a spin. And thats very very general...you need seat time to learn these limits, but its all in driver ability. Any mod you do is going to have some affect somewhere. A strut bar is supposed to strengthen how the car "flexes".....now as to if this is something that you can feel or if its something that on the track will shave a half a second or more off...thats a whole nother conversation. A sway bar directly affects the handeling of the car, as far as the actual moving parts of the suspension, so its affects you will feel much more.
to racing on a track to learn what your car can really do....and what happens if you push alittle to hard. if your tails not out to far and you feel it start to drift, you can give the car alittle more gas and it can pull you out of a spin. And thats very very general...you need seat time to learn these limits, but its all in driver ability. Any mod you do is going to have some affect somewhere. A strut bar is supposed to strengthen how the car "flexes".....now as to if this is something that you can feel or if its something that on the track will shave a half a second or more off...thats a whole nother conversation. A sway bar directly affects the handeling of the car, as far as the actual moving parts of the suspension, so its affects you will feel much more.edit: also is the RSB easy to install? Would I be able to install it by driving it on ramps or would i need to put it on jackstands and pull off the wheels?
10-09-2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gx2nds4
Well i dont have the money nor could I track this car. I dont want to put excessive wear and tear on tires brakes and transmission. The sway bar should make a noticeable difference during spirited driving on winding mountain roads though right? I'm going to get the strut bar regardless of people saying there is "no effect". Anything that strengthens chassis rigidity is well worth it.
edit: also is the RSB easy to install? Would I be able to install it by driving it on ramps or would i need to put it on jackstands and pull off the wheels?
edit: also is the RSB easy to install? Would I be able to install it by driving it on ramps or would i need to put it on jackstands and pull off the wheels?
10-09-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sergofast
yup, in every searched post on a RSB everyone has loved them....and thats why mine is on order. There is a GB on them with a great price on shipping right now.
10-09-2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 99se5speed
^GL waiting for it for atleast a month. Cattman will have it at your door step in 3 days!
10-10-2006, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 99se5speed
The fstb is pure crap, does nothing what so ever...
10-10-2006, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ewuzh
I beg to differ. I used to think this way as well so I removed my FSTB for a couple of months. I recently reinstalled it and the car feels much more together. The biggest difference is that there is far less body roll during cornering. Try it for yourself, you might be surprised because I definately was.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...40326212QQrdZ1
10-10-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ewuzh
I beg to differ. I used to think this way as well so I removed my FSTB for a couple of months. I recently reinstalled it and the car feels much more together. The biggest difference is that there is far less body roll during cornering. Try it for yourself, you might be surprised because I definately was.
What FSTB are you using ??
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