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Old 02-05-2006, 05:39 PM
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Stillen RSB
So, where is the best place to pick one of these up these days?
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Old 02-05-2006, 05:47 PM
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Wow.. been here for so long and don't know where.... Man EBAy is your frind and the classifieds... good luck
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Old 02-05-2006, 05:51 PM
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Checked both...nothing out there.
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Here you go......

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/prod...=55&l=2&p=2140
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auchhhhh get it used...


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Old 02-05-2006, 06:23 PM
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www.stillen.com?
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Old 02-05-2006, 07:17 PM
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auchhhhh get it used...


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what's up man.. long time... If you like that one wait until you see the new one...... Como esta todo en los Niuyores......???
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Old 02-06-2006, 05:09 AM
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They're even higher than southwestautoworks.
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Old 02-06-2006, 05:18 AM
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Found this on Performance Nissan site, seems comparable to the Stillen. Does anyone have this RSB?

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...d=6201&osCsid=...

Top Speed 95-03 Maxima/I30/I35 Rear Adjustable Sway Bar Kit
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Old 02-06-2006, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
They're even higher than southwestautoworks.
That's no surprise I guess... given their reputation.
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Old 02-06-2006, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
Found this on Performance Nissan site, seems comparable to the Stillen. Does anyone have this RSB?

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...d=6201&osCsid=...

Top Speed 95-03 Maxima/I30/I35 Rear Adjustable Sway Bar Kit
That looks like the Stillen knock-off that people used to get on eBay for between $100-150.

One question for ya, why not consider a Progress RSB? It may not be as adjustable, but I doubt the difference is that significant.
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Old 02-06-2006, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
That's no surprise I guess... given their reputation.
I was surprised that the maker is more expensive than the vendor.
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Old 02-06-2006, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
I was surprised that the maker is more expensive than the vendor.
That used to surprise me too, but its like that for all their products. I guess they just mark-up more than vendors who sell their products.
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Old 02-06-2006, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
That looks like the Stillen knock-off that people used to get on eBay for between $100-150.

One question for ya, why not consider a Progress RSB? It may not be as adjustable, but I doubt the difference is that significant.
I looked at those as well. I like the Stillen/Top Speed design with lack of U bolts. It also seems like the bushings would create a slight disconnect where the Stillen/Top Speed directly link the trailing arms.
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Btw, Progress RSB on sale here for $144 shipped:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=450276
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Anyone know the weight/diameter of the Stillen and the Top Speed?
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
Theoreticly, Stillen is much better than Progress. Stillen does not use bushings wich means better initial response, higher precision and more predictable handling. Eventually bushings will wear out but the bar without them will always be as good as new.
I'm not sure if that's the way it works in reality though.
No, I agree. All bushings wear out.
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Old 02-06-2006, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
No, I agree. All bushings wear out.
sorry out that, turned out a bit off topic, I started typing before your post was there. lol
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Old 02-06-2006, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
sorry out that, turned out a bit off topic, I started typing before your post was there. lol
Heh, I was just wondering where your post went. No, that sums up my thoughts on them and why I want a Stillen or Top Speed. Ok, back on topic:

Anyone with one of these, Stillen, Top Speed, ebay knock off can comment on the weight/diameter of the bar?
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Old 02-06-2006, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
Theoreticly, Stillen is much better than Progress. Stillen does not use bushings wich means better initial response, higher precision and more predictable handling. Eventually bushings will wear out but the bar without them will always be as good as new.
I'm not sure if that's the way it works in reality though.
In practice, I don't think it makes that much of a difference, but that's just my opinion. And I think the marginal benefits to investigating this aren't worth it either.
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Old 02-06-2006, 08:19 AM
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I'm more interested in longevity, as I plan to keep the car quite a while. The bushing issue may be mute in year one...but in year 10 I believe the Stillen will be the same, where the Progress/Addco will require new bushings.
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Old 02-09-2006, 04:14 AM
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I went to mynismo.com to find out what the differences are. They don't have specs and suggested getting the weight from the shipping calculator.

Top Speed = 40lbs
Stillen = 20lbs
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Old 02-09-2006, 10:35 AM
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I just bought a pre-owned Stillen off of Ebay about three weeks ago for $135.00 and the shipping weight for the entire package was just under 20 lbs. The Stillen design is better than the Progress design strictly due to the lack of bushings, not to mention the fact that the Stillen bar is somewhat adjustable, although I doubt I ever change the location of the bar. I was looking at the Progress bar, as well, but I really wanted the Stillen bar for the price of the Progress, which is what I ended up with in the end.
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Old 02-20-2006, 02:00 PM
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Ordered my Stillen RSB from Steve at Sportcompactonly.com. (Thanks Steve!)

It arrived today two days early! Put it on my 2002 following the directions from greghome.com. Wow! What a difference. The car handles the corners much better. Going around an "S" turn on my way to work, the car would lean as if it were going off the road rather than following the wheels. Now with the RSB the lean has been eliminated. It feels very neutral.

I mounted mine as Greg did, about 1" forward from the rear beam, which should help more than mounting directly under. So far I'm very pleased. Wondering if an FSTB will make the car act more toward oversteer?
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Old 02-20-2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
So, where is the best place to pick one of these up these days?
There is a group deal on progress in GD forum
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Old 02-20-2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Nomad
There is a group deal on progress in GD forum

You might have missed my last post.
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Old 03-01-2006, 06:13 PM
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Mod bug has bitten me bad this month...Otto FSTB on the way.
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Old 03-02-2006, 06:56 PM
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I've finally ordered the RSB (Stillen). Can't wait to install it and feel what everyone raves about...
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Old 03-02-2006, 07:02 PM
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I got an addco(old version of the progress). I got it practically for free so i really didn't care which was better. But I am extremely happy with my FSTB and RSB combo. I can corner remarkably better compared to stock and its noticable at lower speeds just as much as higher speeds on expressway ramps. Definately another worthwhile mod.
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
I was surprised that the maker is more expensive than the vendor.
They're called Stealin for a reason. Congrats on the purchase. I'd always go with SWA even if they are a bit more expensive than EBay or elsewhere
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whatever happened to addco's RSB?
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addco = progress = cattman. They're all the same, IIRC.
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Old 03-06-2006, 07:37 PM
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I've finally ordered the RSB (Stillen). Can't wait to install it and feel what everyone raves about...
big props to :
http://sportcompactonly.com/
can't ask for any quicker service. it arrived aleady.
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this seams cheap for a fstb shipped. $67. Would it be worth it? is this one any better or worse than the customenterprise one?
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/prod...=2111&c=30&l=2
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Old 03-07-2006, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by GigEmAgs07
this seams cheap for a fstb shipped. $67. Would it be worth it? is this one any better or worse than the customenterprise one?
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/prod...=2111&c=30&l=2

Ebay dealer procarparts.com is selling them for $1.99 (starting bid) and $34.99 shipping...I got mine for $37.00 shipped.
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