NOOB question: rear strut tower bars

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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:21 AM
  #1  
ive searched. i guess what i was really searching for is a pic of an installed RSTB, but i could not find one.

as far as i know, these things get installed behind the rear seats. is that correct?

how difficult is it to get to that spot and install this item?


i.e. how hard is it to get the seats off and bolt this in?

does it yield that much of a difference? is it worth buying on of these things?

how about after a drop/before a drop?


is a sway bar a better idea for rear end stability? or do they compliment each other?
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:38 AM
  #2  
get a RSB not a RSTB.
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Quote: ive searched. i guess what i was really searching for is a pic of an installed RSTB, but i could not find one.

as far as i know, these things get installed behind the rear seats. is that correct?

how difficult is it to get to that spot and install this item?


i.e. how hard is it to get the seats off and bolt this in?

does it yield that much of a difference? is it worth buying on of these things?

how about after a drop/before a drop?


is a sway bar a better idea for rear end stability? or do they compliment each other?
an RTSB does very little for rear stability. Basically it is installed on the rear top strut mounts just like the FSTB is. All you have to do it take out the back seat and the metal backing. I can do that in about 5 minutes.

in reality you should just get a RSB if you want more rear stability.
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:49 AM
  #4  
If you're looking for better handling, RSB over a RSTB, that's a given.

No need to remove the seats to install the RSTB. Not all too hard to get in there, depending on your size. It's installed on the rear strut towers (hence the name), just as a FSTB is.

Pics (from search) - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/224200/8
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:49 AM
  #5  
using the beautiful search function I have found pictures for you as well.

http://forums.maxima.org/6362217-post2.html
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:51 AM
  #6  
Quote: If you're looking for better handling, RSB over a RSTB, that's a given.

No need to remove the seats to install the RSTB. Not all too hard to get in there, depending on your size. It's installed on the rear strut towers (hence the name), just as a FSTB is.

Pics (from search) - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/224200/8
my search found pictures > yours.
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:53 AM
  #7  
Quote: my search found pictures > yours.
Mine was a DIY, so
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Mar 27, 2009 | 12:29 PM
  #8  
Pic of mine:



Peel back trunk liner...unscrew strut bolts...install bar...screw in strut bolts...cut slits in the liner...done.
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Mar 27, 2009 | 02:06 PM
  #9  
check this one out instead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ADJUS...1%7C240%3A1318
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Mar 27, 2009 | 07:34 PM
  #10  
Quote: check this one out instead
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ADJUS...1%7C240%3A1318
^^^^^
That is a first for me. I wonder how practical that will be...
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Mar 27, 2009 | 08:06 PM
  #11  
^it won't be. i can't believe someone is trying to sell something like that though
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Mar 27, 2009 | 09:10 PM
  #12  
Quote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ADJUS...1%7C240%3A1318
Thats just ridiculous. Ban for posting that garbage.
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Mar 27, 2009 | 10:46 PM
  #13  
omfg. i was not aware people could be THAT stupid.
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:16 PM
  #14  
Quote: Thats just ridiculous. Ban for posting that garbage.
a guy on a honda forum told me they got +30hp after instal. might be worth checking out
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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:25 PM
  #15  
Quote: omfg. i was not aware people could be THAT stupid.
i've checked some of the sellers feedback and didn't look like he sold one yet - even to a civic owner i wonder how long before someone buys one though...
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