KiNgJaMEs

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I'm looking to take advantage of the Cattman group deal. Is that a good bar? Is it worth getting? are they effective? Please share your knowledge especially those of you with a RSB already installed. I'm about handling even though I'm on 20's the car handles like its on rails lol.

99BettySE

I haven't put one on my Maxima yet, but I had an Addco rear sway bar on my last car, a 1990 Dodge Dynasty (first car, I don't wanna hear it...). Granted, the body roll on a Dynasty is much worse than a Maxima I'm sure, but it still has a similar solid rear suspension.

It did wonders! Definitely more worth it than a front strut brace on these front-wheel drive cars, and works even better in combination with one.

Probably the most bang for your buck when it comes to suspension.

rocklee2029

i recently installed a progress sway bar from cattman. its a great deal. the rear sway bar makes a world of a difference. ive noticed much less body roll, and the rear feels a bit tighter/stiffer. the sway bar is just plain awesome. get one!

B_Eaze

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Ive heard it works very well, in fact TOO well in some cases. somerville people claim it stiffens up the rear so much that you can't feel when the rear is goin to losing traction on hard turns at high speeds. so if your not gonna be racing ur good but if not search, there are a few old threads

ImmaSquashYou

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b eaze is correct on that. Your back tires are now like one. Either none of them will slip, or both of them will slip. So that's what people are talking about not noticing until the back gives out. If you don't race and turn like a maniac and consistently try to push your car to the limit on the streets, get one, it won't hurt you. Its when you try to push your limit when you take the same turn everyday, and everyday you raise it about 2-3 mph until you "think" you're going to lose it. Well, a car without the sway bar might be able to tell you that if you go another 2-3 mph faster, i'm going to fish out, the sway bar won't. Is it safer? yes, because you are still able to turn at a faster rate than without a sway bar. But what's so bad about that?? you won't know when it'll give out like your old tires will tell you. I also have a front Lower-tie-bar i have that i can sell if you want..-= ) My car is too low and if i put it on, it might just rip it off when i'm going over a speedbump..-= \

Coolsaber57

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Worth every penny IMO. I have an Addco one and have never regretted putting it on there. I'd say it's one of the best mods for a maxima.

KiNgJaMEs

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is the bar worth it ?? i want to know cause i'm a maniac in turn and i dont want to not know when i reached my limit before it is too late. sounds like the sway bar tricks you into thinking you can do the impossible.

Coolsaber57

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Stop driving like a maniac. The sway bar isn't magical, but it helps a good deal.

99BettySE

It definitely stiffens up the back end, but the only times I ever fishtailed in my Dynasty were when I was doing it on purpose. If someone isn't a good enough driver to keep themselves from accidentally fishtailing, maybe they don't need a rear sway bar.

Snypa

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Y-pipe?

KiNgJaMEs

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I know a curve will be the death of me lol

99BlackMaxMS

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I noticed a substantial difference after adding one. I think it is a necessity for anyone who wants the car to handle better in cornering. It is really easy to install and it's now relatively inexpensive from Cattman.

99se5speed

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3years on and i love it, i forgot it's even there...

Coolsaber57

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Er...yes?

Wrong thread?

CMax03

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It gives positive results and provide betters control of your vehicle that may help you avoid a potential accident or incident that could result in severe injury or death! Don't just get one...Invest in one!!!!!

z00york145

had one on my 96SE, it was simply amazing. I'd do it now with my 99 but i need to drop her first

represent24

thats good info, i plan on investing in one myself!

KiNgJaMEs

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Thats good info as well. i guess ill invest in one as well.

orleanzmax

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i had addeco one on my 96. felt the difference right a way.very minimal body roll. much smoother pull through corner and much better contorl. this was with stock spring. then the ride was a bit harsh for my taste though. so i just went lowering spring h&r and tokico struts with sway bar off. stock struts held for a lil while. hell of a difference. a bit more in cost but it worth it for everyday comfort and looks great. i kept the sway bar off and its fine. i personally think i would put it back on if i go alot of twisty where i can play with it but i do highway now.

maxpeed96plat.

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Have one in for several years noticed improvement on off ramps,etc. - however i don't drive like a nut.

B_Eaze

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great for the regular enthusiast.... dangerous for Jeff Gordon

2Broke4Better

Had a progress sway bar a while back.

It made the front end plow like mad if I did a quick off ramp.

I guess the less give on the back end is compensated by the front end.

Did alot of damage to the front suspension and kncoked stuff out of whack.

The car's never been the same.

Been demodding my car for the last year now.

Wish I had a stock max again...

ptatohed

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Does a sway bar help you sway better?

I'd suggest an anti-sway bar.

mtrai760

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I hate to have to be the one to tell you this, but you already had problems before installing the sway bar.

maximus_96

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I have a cattman progress bar for sale if any local guys are interested. I'm in the bay area, CA. I can't ship it because its too big and I don't have a box big enough. See my post at the 4thgen classifies.

J RO 9

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is this a rear sway bar?
http://www.paradox-systems.com/produ...products_id=91

99se5speed

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no, thats a rear strut bar. the sway bar is under the car on the beam where as the rear strut is in the trunk

ImmaSquashYou

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the rear strut bar is not going to be taht noticable..but you can find one cheaper buy buying them off e-bay..you will need to buy parts for a 5th gen, and i think a honda..not sure..search the forums, there is a thread of what parts that you need to buy in order to make it work for the 4th gen max

2Broke4Better

Possibly, but the sway was the "straw".

Either way, I'm happier with the softer ride now.

Getting old......

Crusher103

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besides his plowing

effects on handling, ive heard it makes the back end more nervous and unstable, im debating if i should by one and put it on my car just for that reason.

lets say for example during lift off oversteer, i already know how the max responds to that situation with the addition of the sway bar how will it respond? Will it be more stable or will it be easier to lose it?

ROCKART

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does being dropped affect the performance of the RSB?

i heard that once you are dropped, you wont feel that much of a difference between stock and the RSB

ROCKART

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and, noob question:

how difficult is it to install a RSB? can i do it myself? what tools do i need?

4DRSpeed

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RSB is very easy to install.

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=35

I installed my Progress bar and felt a difference immediately. It really made the handling feel more neutral. Maybe I haven't pushed the car to the limits, but I have taken it on some spirited runs and I have never felt once nervous with the bar on or felt like my back end was twitchy or going to come around on me. Maybe it's cause I'm on coilovers? I don't know, but the RSB is a great investment for the car.

represent24

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure how to go about the process myself.

Crusher103

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yea im just wondering before i invest in one, ive heard some stories of the rear end becoming twitchy and nervous after the RSB install, the handling is overall improved dramatically but it becomes nervous. Since im a dumbass on teh onramps its something i have to take into consideration

ImmaSquashYou

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if tahts the case, the RSB is NOT for you....if you think you're driving a formula 1 car with the RSB, thats when you'll most likely lose it and total the car...So i would say, get it and learn to control the speed and judge how fast you should take a corner, or just leave it be. Reason you prob won't crash with the stock is because ur still scared to turn, but knowing you have an rsb, you might feel indestructable

Crusher103

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im past the stage of indestructible, ive already self destructed atleast 3 times