OK, I'm a believer!
#1
OK, I'm a believer!
Just got my RSB installed this weekend and I feel like I'm driving a completely different car. The ride feels so much stable, no more wobbly rear end. It's unreal how such a small mod makes such a freakin' difference on how the car feels overall. 100% recommended! Mine is a Stillen but I'm pretty sure the Addco has the same effect from what I have read. Take your pick and just DO IT!
#2
Re: OK, I'm a believer!
Originally posted by GimmeTorq
Just got my RSB installed this weekend and I feel like I'm driving a completely different car. The ride feels so much stable, no more wobbly rear end. It's unreal how such a small mod makes such a freakin' difference on how the car feels overall. 100% recommended! Mine is a Stillen but I'm pretty sure the Addco has the same effect from what I have read. Take your pick and just DO IT!
Just got my RSB installed this weekend and I feel like I'm driving a completely different car. The ride feels so much stable, no more wobbly rear end. It's unreal how such a small mod makes such a freakin' difference on how the car feels overall. 100% recommended! Mine is a Stillen but I'm pretty sure the Addco has the same effect from what I have read. Take your pick and just DO IT!
#3
Re: Re: OK, I'm a believer!
Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
#4
Re: Re: OK, I'm a believer!
Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
#5
Re: Re: OK, I'm a believer!
Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
#7
FSTB helps a little, but the RSB is noticeable immediately. It's also very easy to install. Many people have tested both the Stillen and the Addco. No noticeable difference in either model with exception of price. Addco is well over $100 cheaper.
#8
Originally posted by Virus
FSTB helps a little, but the RSB is noticeable immediately. It's also very easy to install. Many people have tested both the Stillen and the Addco. No noticeable difference in either model with exception of price. Addco is well over $100 cheaper.
FSTB helps a little, but the RSB is noticeable immediately. It's also very easy to install. Many people have tested both the Stillen and the Addco. No noticeable difference in either model with exception of price. Addco is well over $100 cheaper.
#10
The FSTB helps with high speed cornering and control.
The RSB helps with handling and body roll.
The effect from the RSB is more noticeable immediately and at just about every speed. Once the god-awful body lean is eliminated the car is much more fun to drive fast and the rear stays planted to the road. IMO the FSTB is only noticeable at high speeds or very hard cornering. Long fast turns will be a lot more manageable. And for me, I could push the car a lot harder in turns before the tires started to "talk back".
I consider both mods absolute necessities, whether you have springs or not.
FSTB
$20
RSB
$115
Taking a onramp at twice the posted speed limit
Priceless.
The RSB helps with handling and body roll.
The effect from the RSB is more noticeable immediately and at just about every speed. Once the god-awful body lean is eliminated the car is much more fun to drive fast and the rear stays planted to the road. IMO the FSTB is only noticeable at high speeds or very hard cornering. Long fast turns will be a lot more manageable. And for me, I could push the car a lot harder in turns before the tires started to "talk back".
I consider both mods absolute necessities, whether you have springs or not.
FSTB
$20
RSB
$115
Taking a onramp at twice the posted speed limit
Priceless.
#11
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Originally posted by nismotech
Just order ADDCO Sway Bar and sets of Clear Front and Rear Bumper markers w/ Polarg bulbs. From Custom Maxima.com Hope I can improve my handling a bit on stock Sport-Tuned Suspension.
Just order ADDCO Sway Bar and sets of Clear Front and Rear Bumper markers w/ Polarg bulbs. From Custom Maxima.com Hope I can improve my handling a bit on stock Sport-Tuned Suspension.
#13
Re: Re: OK, I'm a believer!
Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
i've been thinking about gettnig RSB for awhile now. Do you also have FTSB (or FSTB ) ? I have that already, so I'm not sure if adding RSB will improve alot or just a lil?
Buzz
#14
Originally posted by Lumbee799
The FSTB helps with high speed cornering and control.
The RSB helps with handling and body roll.
The effect from the RSB is more noticeable immediately and at just about every speed. Once the god-awful body lean is eliminated the car is much more fun to drive fast and the rear stays planted to the road. IMO the FSTB is only noticeable at high speeds or very hard cornering. Long fast turns will be a lot more manageable. And for me, I could push the car a lot harder in turns before the tires started to "talk back".
I consider both mods absolute necessities, whether you have springs or not.
FSTB
$20
RSB
$115
Taking a onramp at twice the posted speed limit
Priceless.
The FSTB helps with high speed cornering and control.
The RSB helps with handling and body roll.
The effect from the RSB is more noticeable immediately and at just about every speed. Once the god-awful body lean is eliminated the car is much more fun to drive fast and the rear stays planted to the road. IMO the FSTB is only noticeable at high speeds or very hard cornering. Long fast turns will be a lot more manageable. And for me, I could push the car a lot harder in turns before the tires started to "talk back".
I consider both mods absolute necessities, whether you have springs or not.
FSTB
$20
RSB
$115
Taking a onramp at twice the posted speed limit
Priceless.
will
#15
I would like to get one but I just don't trust any of the shops around here to install it properly. The shops around here are used to Hondas and other ricer cars but it real difficult to trust them to take care of my Max. I have the FSTB already and that was easy to do I wish there was another org memeber in my area capable of installing one for me.
#16
Originally posted by perrymaxima
I would like to get one but I just don't trust any of the shops around here to install it properly. The shops around here are used to Hondas and other ricer cars but it real difficult to trust them to take care of my Max. I have the FSTB already and that was easy to do I wish there was another org memeber in my area capable of installing one for me.
I would like to get one but I just don't trust any of the shops around here to install it properly. The shops around here are used to Hondas and other ricer cars but it real difficult to trust them to take care of my Max. I have the FSTB already and that was easy to do I wish there was another org memeber in my area capable of installing one for me.
#18
Originally posted by perrymaxima
I would like to get one but I just don't trust any of the shops around here to install it properly. The shops around here are used to Hondas and other ricer cars but it real difficult to trust them to take care of my Max. I have the FSTB already and that was easy to do I wish there was another org memeber in my area capable of installing one for me.
I would like to get one but I just don't trust any of the shops around here to install it properly. The shops around here are used to Hondas and other ricer cars but it real difficult to trust them to take care of my Max. I have the FSTB already and that was easy to do I wish there was another org memeber in my area capable of installing one for me.
-Cyrus
#19
Originally posted by Vyrus
HEY! I installed mine in an hour or two because I took extreme caution. I can do it for you for free, and best of all you don't have to jack up your car! D I'm so small I put mine on with the car sitting on the ground, with the 2" drop. Trust me I'm very delicate with cars, what's the point of installing something new if you break something old? Drop me a PM when you get it Marcus, I can drive down and install it almost any Friday or Saturday (not not the next two sorry bud).
-Cyrus
HEY! I installed mine in an hour or two because I took extreme caution. I can do it for you for free, and best of all you don't have to jack up your car! D I'm so small I put mine on with the car sitting on the ground, with the 2" drop. Trust me I'm very delicate with cars, what's the point of installing something new if you break something old? Drop me a PM when you get it Marcus, I can drive down and install it almost any Friday or Saturday (not not the next two sorry bud).
-Cyrus
#22
Originally posted by ford5litre
What is an RSB? What does it do? Thanks!
What is an RSB? What does it do? Thanks!
-Cyrus
#23
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Originally posted by Vyrus
It is a Rear Sway Bar... eliminates body roll in the rear of the car by bracing the rear beam and chassis. Your car comes from the factory with a Front Sway Bar, but not a RSB as so many cars today do. Definitely an A+ Mod.
-Cyrus
It is a Rear Sway Bar... eliminates body roll in the rear of the car by bracing the rear beam and chassis. Your car comes from the factory with a Front Sway Bar, but not a RSB as so many cars today do. Definitely an A+ Mod.
-Cyrus
#25
Originally posted by Maxima06071
Will it make my Maxima handle like a RWD car?
Will it make my Maxima handle like a RWD car?
#26
Originally posted by Virus
FSTB helps a little, but the RSB is noticeable immediately. It's also very easy to install. Many people have tested both the Stillen and the Addco. No noticeable difference in either model with exception of price. Addco is well over $100 cheaper.
FSTB helps a little, but the RSB is noticeable immediately. It's also very easy to install. Many people have tested both the Stillen and the Addco. No noticeable difference in either model with exception of price. Addco is well over $100 cheaper.
#27
Is the ride stiffer?
I've only heard good things about the FSTB and RSB, but do they make the ride stiffer, bumpier, bouncier, etc.? I have the SE which is pretty smooth compared to other cars I owned, I would hate to feel like I was driving with no springs.
#28
Originally posted by Vyrus
HEY! I installed mine in an hour or two because I took extreme caution. I can do it for you for free, and best of all you don't have to jack up your car! I'm so small I put mine on with the car sitting on the ground, with the 2" drop. Trust me I'm very delicate with cars, what's the point of installing something new if you break something old? Drop me a PM when you get it Marcus, I can drive down and install it almost any Friday or Saturday (just not the next two sorry bud).
-Cyrus
HEY! I installed mine in an hour or two because I took extreme caution. I can do it for you for free, and best of all you don't have to jack up your car! I'm so small I put mine on with the car sitting on the ground, with the 2" drop. Trust me I'm very delicate with cars, what's the point of installing something new if you break something old? Drop me a PM when you get it Marcus, I can drive down and install it almost any Friday or Saturday (just not the next two sorry bud).
-Cyrus
#30
Originally posted by pjonkheer
I'm interested in getting a RSB, however I do not own a garage or the necessary tools, and time to do something like this. Do most of you have a shop do the install?? If so, where should I go?? I'm in the Chicago area.
I'm interested in getting a RSB, however I do not own a garage or the necessary tools, and time to do something like this. Do most of you have a shop do the install?? If so, where should I go?? I'm in the Chicago area.
#31
Why'd you need a torque wrench for a RSB?
I did it in a apartment complex parking garage, without lifting the car or removing the rear wheels. Took a while, but it can be done if you don't have jack stands or ramps. At least it was with the Stillen kit.
I did it in a apartment complex parking garage, without lifting the car or removing the rear wheels. Took a while, but it can be done if you don't have jack stands or ramps. At least it was with the Stillen kit.
#32
Originally posted by Maxima Dan
Why'd you need a torque wrench for a RSB?
Why'd you need a torque wrench for a RSB?
#33
Originally posted by Lumbee799
The FSTB helps with high speed cornering and control.
The RSB helps with handling and body roll.
I consider both mods absolute necessities, whether you have springs or not.
FSTB
$20
RSB
$115
Taking a onramp at twice the posted speed limit
Priceless.
The FSTB helps with high speed cornering and control.
The RSB helps with handling and body roll.
I consider both mods absolute necessities, whether you have springs or not.
FSTB
$20
RSB
$115
Taking a onramp at twice the posted speed limit
Priceless.
#34
Originally posted by soundmike
Well it can be done without but the instructions on the Addco calls for it. And since i already had one handy i just followed the procedure
Well it can be done without but the instructions on the Addco calls for it. And since i already had one handy i just followed the procedure
hmm.....I just tightened mine up as tight as possible.
was this ill advised?
#35
for the stillen bar all you need is an 8mm hex bar and a 14 mm wrench. The install is real easy. For the addco I believe all you need is the 14 mm wrench or socket wrench. Really an easy install that anyone can do in less than an hour.
#36
One other thing...
Something that nobody's mentioned that also is really important...
If you want to get the full effect of what the FSTB and RSB can do for your Maxima, you really need to upgrade the tires too.
When you put the RSB on, it will stiffen up the rear end quite a bit, and IMO it is very noticable, especially when you hit a big bump. But it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it for the handling. It really is a night and day difference, and it's definitely my favorite mod I've done.
If you want to get the full effect of what the FSTB and RSB can do for your Maxima, you really need to upgrade the tires too.
When you put the RSB on, it will stiffen up the rear end quite a bit, and IMO it is very noticable, especially when you hit a big bump. But it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it for the handling. It really is a night and day difference, and it's definitely my favorite mod I've done.
#37
Re: One other thing...
Originally posted by hawkdog
Something that nobody's mentioned that also is really important...
If you want to get the full effect of what the FSTB and RSB can do for your Maxima, you really need to upgrade the tires too.
When you put the RSB on, it will stiffen up the rear end quite a bit, and IMO it is very noticable, especially when you hit a big bump. But it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it for the handling. It really is a night and day difference, and it's definitely my favorite mod I've done.
Something that nobody's mentioned that also is really important...
If you want to get the full effect of what the FSTB and RSB can do for your Maxima, you really need to upgrade the tires too.
When you put the RSB on, it will stiffen up the rear end quite a bit, and IMO it is very noticable, especially when you hit a big bump. But it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it for the handling. It really is a night and day difference, and it's definitely my favorite mod I've done.
#39
Originally posted by perrymaxima
I know you told me you were able to install your with out lifting the car on base we have a auto hobby shop on Langley we can take it there so you do have to get down underneath the car. I'll PM you!
I know you told me you were able to install your with out lifting the car on base we have a auto hobby shop on Langley we can take it there so you do have to get down underneath the car. I'll PM you!
-Cyrus
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