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06-08-2001, 11:25 PM

SFMax20SE

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Let me tell you... you guys were not kidding. They made a hella big difference. Before, the car felt like it was leaning quick a bit, but now it seems rock solid, and less creeking too. Now I can give the Civics and Integras a better run in the corners. I chickened out before because the car did not feel the way it should... like now!!!
Will it improve noticably more once I get my Eibach springs in? I am not doing the shocks yet, will that effect anything?

06-09-2001, 05:49 AM

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how much did you spend

how much did you spend on both mods and where did you get them, i'm thinking about doing the same setup, and can you install the RSB yourself, i know i can install the FSTB. thanks for the help.

06-09-2001, 07:14 AM

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glad you like the setup......NisMo - the install for both RSB and FSTB is pretty easy. RSB will require the use of jack stands and a floor jack though. But, it is easy once you get the car up and wheels off.

06-09-2001, 07:44 AM

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The ride handling will imrove even more with the Eibachs....no question. You will be looking for twisty roads to drive!

06-09-2001, 08:22 AM

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YEAH! TURNS TURNS MORE TURNS!!!!

06-09-2001, 11:30 AM

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how much did you spend on both mods and where did you get them, i'm thinking about doing the same setup, and can you install the RSB yourself, i know i can install the FSTB. thanks for the help.

My friend owns a performance shop, so I get everything at cost. Where are you located? Maybe I can hook you up. I spent $148 for the FSTB and $232 on the RSB, both from Stillen. I had my friend install it since he did not charge me, but you can do it yourself. It is fairly simple. You have to jack the car up however, and if you take the rear wheel off, it will be even easier. Good luck, and you will enjoy it alot!!! GO FOR IT!!! The car is definitely tighter in handling, and the turn radius seems better... my be my imagination

06-09-2001, 11:43 AM

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Once you get eibachs and leave them on stock shocks, watch out for rhythm sections of road, as you will feel as though you are floating. Its unsettling sometimes in the corners when its a fast sweeper, and it has a downward edge of an angle and it feels as though your car is gonna run off the road. I would highly recommend Konis. I'm thinking of collecting front struts, and converting them to Koni insert fronts, and the rears come as is.
Tokico are ok for a while, but too many complaints about them blowing out. I guess a 3000+lbs car on eibachs can't be controlled by Tokicos. Kev has Konis but also on Ground Controls with a spring rate that could bruise your ribs on some bad pavement.

-Peace

Thanks for the heads up Hogan, and he rest of you guys for your input. My real intention for the springs was to lower the car, I didn't like the big wheel gap. Guess I will have to do the shocks soon. Yes, I like Konis myself. Tried out both Tokicos and Konis on my RX-7 and the Konis were much better, and lifetime warrantee.

06-09-2001, 01:21 PM

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Sheldon, exactly, cause I've had a few customers tell me about blown tokicos on Maximas. I guess the Honda boys just don't care...But I'm looking to alternatives for shocks, and it seems to be pointing at Koni, I guess I have some phone calls to make to Koni for a big order, and start strolling around the junkyards to find front struts.
Only bad thing is adjusting them. Take them apart, depress them and turn ? My friend had a Beretta GTZ w/ Eibachs and Konis, and they were adjustable from the top of the strut, same for my friends who had 90 Probe GT 2.2 Turbo. That thing beat Mustangs, now retired, and pimpin a 3.2 CL-S.

-Peace

Hogan,

Yes, the front strut cartridges on my RX-7 are adjustable from the top of the strut, but the rear ones are the push-the-button-and-turn-to-adjust type.

06-09-2001, 01:51 PM

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Nice...

I just got my FSTB today. Put that thing on, and took her out for a spin. It's not bad. I mean, I can feel there is a slight difference in the steering response. Nothing too dramatic. The RSB is coming in next week. I'm hoping to see some better gains from that. You got a good deal on your stuff. I got whored on my RSB

06-09-2001, 01:58 PM

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I just got my FSTB today. Put that thing on, and took her out for a spin. It's not bad. I mean, I can feel there is a slight difference in the steering response. Nothing too dramatic. The RSB is coming in next week. I'm hoping to see some better gains from that. You got a good deal on your stuff. I got whored on my RSB .

Freakin' Stillen!!!
Hogan, please feel free to add whatever about Stillen here

06-09-2001, 10:11 PM

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to SFMax

thanks for all the help. im located in cali, near LA, i went to stillen before and they charged me full price for my intake. $140 something is really good for the FSTB and if you can hook me up, the check will be in the mail for you. please reply to me in my email address. thanks. nismomaxgtr@aol.com

06-10-2001, 10:57 AM

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STILLEN LICKS *****~~~~!!~

You know something? You would think they would be nice enough to use some lubricants before they proceed to rape you in the a$$ with their prices. I'm still having a hard time trying to walk after shelling out for my RSB.

06-10-2001, 11:02 AM

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I'll get those muthafockas soon...

-Peace

Lead the way brotha!

06-10-2001, 11:07 AM

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As soon as HID branch is sold....hmm real R&D begins. The quest for more power, the quest for ultimate handling. The ultimate quest for Maxima-world Domination, and destruction of STILLEN....

-Now that's gonna be some S***~!

Oh yeah, that reminds me, I sent you a PM on the H.I.D's. I want to get one of those systems. Can you send me some info on that. My E-Mail is NtWorkG0D@aol.com. Thanks!