5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

FSTB - Is it really worth it?

Old Jun 13, 2004 | 09:17 AM
  #1  
Spudskier's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 258
FSTB - Is it really worth it?

Considering getting a FSTB, has anyone really noticed a difference after it's on? Has anyone noticed negative effects on handling, I've heard a few poeople say it's bad for the winter...
Old Jun 13, 2004 | 11:02 AM
  #2  
BLaZin 2k MaX's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,019
I felt that it slightly tightend my steering but, that may be due to the fact that I am lowered and have rims. I doubt you will actually feel a diffrence with a stock ride.

Sweet plane you got there, how far can you fly on that thing?
Old Jun 13, 2004 | 05:08 PM
  #3  
Virus's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,602
You won't notice much of a difference with a FSTB. I had one before getting lowering springs. It makes a slight difference under very hard cornering, but not much. An RSB makes a huge difference in handling.
Old Jun 13, 2004 | 05:56 PM
  #4  
SoonerFan's Avatar
Cletus
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 23,676
From: OKC, OK
i didnt notice a diffirence. but hey it looks cool. and it wasnt to expensive.

RSB was like night and day!!!
Old Jun 14, 2004 | 05:43 AM
  #5  
Lumbee1's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 908
FSTB will tighten up the front end tremendously. Long slow curves at high speed is where you will fill the most difference. RSB will flatten out the rear end and it more noticable because it can be felt throughout the whole range of speed. IMO FSTB is critical and should have been included from the factory.
Old Jun 14, 2004 | 06:12 AM
  #6  
Torgus's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,202
From: Boston Baby!
yes, because they are cheap and do help some.
Old Jun 14, 2004 | 07:37 AM
  #7  
Loe max's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 4,269
From: sarasota FL
There is alot of flex between the front strut towers. This bar reduces that flex and actually makes the car feel more solid over road bumps. Other than that, everyone seems to say that a RSB is better for handling.
Old Jun 14, 2004 | 10:05 PM
  #8  
PO-POMAX2K's Avatar
Donating Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 178
Originally Posted by Lumbee1
FSTB will tighten up the front end tremendously. Long slow curves at high speed is where you will fill the most difference. RSB will flatten out the rear end and it more noticable because it can be felt throughout the whole range of speed. IMO FSTB is critical and should have been included from the factory.

I agree.
Old Jun 14, 2004 | 11:23 PM
  #9  
Maxxxed's Avatar
tEh Hope
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 543
I don't know if I feel any difference but making U-Turns is a lot easier with FSTB.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:16 AM
  #10  
Ben's Avatar
Ben
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 301
I could tell right away that corner turn-ins were more flat in the front than they were before the fstb. The fstb was also my first mod, so it didn't take much improvement to be noticeable.
Well worth $45 for a quality mod.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 12:11 PM
  #11  
wcasskicker's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 539
I feel the front is much tighter. Steering wheel doesn't vibrate. In my opinion, getting FSTB, RSTB and RSB will improve the handling and sure you will feel the difference.

My setup is OTTO FSTB, Stillen RSB and RSTB will arrive my doorway this week.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 06:07 PM
  #12  
irish44j's Avatar
retired moderator
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 27,285
From: Burke, VA
also for handling, check out the front lower tie bar....www.mattblehm.com. Several of us are waiting for them to ship as we speak.......I think the RSB had a very big positive effect on handling..

Rear strut tower brace will have the least effect (or none at all) and will take up trunk space
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Forge277
1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12
Jun 13, 2016 09:26 PM
lrb6805
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
17
Sep 30, 2015 08:12 AM
homewrecker
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
Sep 24, 2015 07:01 PM
Dasmith
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
4
Sep 23, 2015 08:28 PM
zzznightmarezz
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
0
Sep 21, 2015 06:32 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:52 AM.