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View Poll Results: Are Rear Strut Tower Bar Useful?
RSTB's are ****ing Great!
2
13.33%
RSTB's are somewhat useful
5
33.33%
RSTB's are useless! I wouldn't use them to wipe my ***!!!
8
53.33%
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 05:32 AM
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I'm thinking about buying a rear strut tower bar. I don't want to go RSB because the roads suck in my area. Yes, sometimes it does feel like autoxing!
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 06:28 AM
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I don't have one, but from discussions here, I have heard that you really don't feel any difference with an RSTB.
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 07:04 AM
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I vote B because I like turning if you know what I mean.

If you put it on expecting results while driving normally, you're not going find it. IMHO, get the RSB.
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I vote B because I like turning if you know what I mean.

If you put it on expecting results while driving normally, you're not going find it. IMHO, get the RSB.
...and if I pull hard fast turns to the point my tires screech? How about then? Is it a noticable improvement in handling?

Yes, I love those TURNS!
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 07:29 AM
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Originally posted by GXE Spoiler


...and if I pull hard fast turns to the point my tires screech? How about then? Is it a noticable improvement in handling?

Yes, I love those TURNS!
Hmmmm.... then that's another story, but you're still better off getting the RSB.
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 07:48 AM
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How much ground clearance do you have with your RSB, Kev?
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 08:06 AM
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I've never scraped my RSB. It sits about 1.5" below your rear beam, so that's still plenty of clearance going over speed bumps (1.5" to 2" speed bumps in my apartment complex).
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 09:05 AM
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GXE Spoiler, your ride looks pretty clean with the front clears, the drop, and the merlot body color. I like your rims as well. How do the 18X8s do on your Max? Any scraping when turning or fenderwell rubbing at all?

Kev, good to know that the RSB doesn't scrape. That can definitely be my next mod after the FSTB is installed. Would you recommend Stillen or Addco, practically speaking?

Originally posted by GXE Spoiler
I'm thinking about buying a rear strut tower bar. I don't want to go RSB because the roads suck in my area. Yes, sometimes it does feel like autoxing!
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
GXE Spoiler, your ride looks pretty clean with the front clears, the drop, and the merlot body color. I like your rims as well. How do the 18X8s do on your Max? Any scraping when turning or fenderwell rubbing at all?

Kev, good to know that the RSB doesn't scrape. That can definitely be my next mod after the FSTB is installed. Would you recommend Stillen or Addco, practically speaking?

I had Addco on before I lowered my car... afterwards the Addco was thumping something awful. Most people who have seen me post know I don't particularly care for stillen, but in this case, the stillen rsb is the way to go. It's easier to install and it doesn't thumpy thumpy.
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 09:25 AM
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Thanks punkdork.
Nice objective opinion.


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I had Addco on before I lowered my car... afterwards the Addco was thumping something awful. Most people who have seen me post know I don't particularly care for stillen, but in this case, the stillen rsb is the way to go. It's easier to install and it doesn't thumpy thumpy.
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
Kev, good to know that the RSB doesn't scrape. That can definitely be my next mod after the FSTB is installed. Would you recommend Stillen or Addco, practically speaking?
I haven't had experience with the Addco bar, but punkdork has.
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 11:18 AM
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I haven't had experience with the Addco bar, but punkdork has.
I'll give you some experience!
Old Apr 13, 2001 | 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg
GXE Spoiler, your ride looks pretty clean with the front clears, the drop, and the merlot body color. I like your rims as well. How do the 18X8s do on your Max? Any scraping when turning or fenderwell rubbing at all?

Kev, good to know that the RSB doesn't scrape. That can definitely be my next mod after the FSTB is installed. Would you recommend Stillen or Addco, practically speaking?

Thanks!
I haven't had any problems with my 18x8s so far. My only concern is when I run over anything resembling a pothole. But as for tire rub or fender well, nope haven't had a problem.
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