2003 owners...which one to buy?
#1
2003 owners...which one to buy?
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
#2
If $$$$ is not an issue get a Cattman and you'll have no fiment problems
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#3
Re: 2003 owners...which one to buy?
Originally posted by Greek to the Max
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
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Re: Re: 2003 owners...which one to buy?
Originally posted by VMaximus02
If $ is not an issue for you, go with the Stillen. It has no fitment issue.
If $ is not an issue for you, go with the Stillen. It has no fitment issue.
#6
Re: 2003 owners...which one to buy?
Originally posted by Greek to the Max
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
#8
Re: 2003 owners...which one to buy?
Originally posted by Greek to the Max
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
Ive done so much research already, and nobody is sure of what Strut Tower to buy, that fits perfect, without banging into anything, or having to adjust anything under the hood. Anyone, regardless of price, does anyone know a clean one?
With some help from Soundmike's pics, I lowered the bar on one side only (driver's side), with the result that I really have to accelerate in reverse to make it hit the manifold, and the windshield washer now works just fine. Maybe the Stillen's perfect, maybe not (mixed opinions above), but I can now say the BOMZ will work fine.
#9
Re: Re: Re: 2003 owners...which one to buy?
Originally posted by LouE37
Actualy my buddy HAD the Stillen one on his 2K3 but when in reverse is scrapes the **** out of the throttle body. Then he put washers and that fixed that problem but then his hood liner was all f'ed up because the bar was too high.
Actualy my buddy HAD the Stillen one on his 2K3 but when in reverse is scrapes the **** out of the throttle body. Then he put washers and that fixed that problem but then his hood liner was all f'ed up because the bar was too high.
#10
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Originally posted by VMaximus02
Really? I have no fitment problem w/mine at all. I know that Stillen makes separate front strut bar for 2002-2003 model due to clearance issue w/the larger intake manifold. Unlike the rsb, the older 5th generation 2000-20001's strut bar won't fit the 02-03 Maxima.
Really? I have no fitment problem w/mine at all. I know that Stillen makes separate front strut bar for 2002-2003 model due to clearance issue w/the larger intake manifold. Unlike the rsb, the older 5th generation 2000-20001's strut bar won't fit the 02-03 Maxima.
#12
STILLEN Products
Actually i like STILLENs' products. I have STILLEN FSTB RSTB RSB Hi-Flow Intake Oil Cap (cosmetics purely ) Aero Kit. Oh and a Tuned by STILLEN Badge that stock Maximas fear, hehe j/k. And i didnt mind paying the money for none of these items.
Originally posted by releasedtruth
Go with Cattman, support a local Max guy, not some company like $tealin....
Go with Cattman, support a local Max guy, not some company like $tealin....
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Re: STILLEN Products
Originally posted by nissanmaximas
Actually i like STILLENs' products. I have STILLEN FSTB RSTB RSB Hi-Flow Intake Oil Cap (cosmetics purely ) Aero Kit. Oh and a Tuned by STILLEN Badge that stock Maximas fear, hehe j/k. And i didnt mind paying the money for none of these items.
Actually i like STILLENs' products. I have STILLEN FSTB RSTB RSB Hi-Flow Intake Oil Cap (cosmetics purely ) Aero Kit. Oh and a Tuned by STILLEN Badge that stock Maximas fear, hehe j/k. And i didnt mind paying the money for none of these items.
#14
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 2003 owners...which one to buy?
Originally posted by LouE37
You must have the 2 piece bar...the single one doesnt fit right.
You must have the 2 piece bar...the single one doesnt fit right.
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Originally posted by VMaximus02
FYI: When I first ordered a year ago, I thought I would get the 2-piece strut bars since it was advertised on their catalog. But I got the single bar instead. I called and talked to their R&D (research & development) department. They said that the 2-piece bars were not in production yet because of the issue with mounting location at the firewall. Apparently, the location where they are supposed to be mounted on is not strong enough to withstand the impact under load. They said they'd modified the original design of the 2000-2001's bar by raising the bar for the extra clearance needed around the intake manifold area.
FYI: When I first ordered a year ago, I thought I would get the 2-piece strut bars since it was advertised on their catalog. But I got the single bar instead. I called and talked to their R&D (research & development) department. They said that the 2-piece bars were not in production yet because of the issue with mounting location at the firewall. Apparently, the location where they are supposed to be mounted on is not strong enough to withstand the impact under load. They said they'd modified the original design of the 2000-2001's bar by raising the bar for the extra clearance needed around the intake manifold area.
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