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serin Jun 19, 2001 01:46 AM

is there anyone in southern california (orange county) with an fstb and a rsb that can help me out? i've got the mods in now. and i'm pretty sure they're installed correctly. i just don't see that much of an improvement. :gotme: maybe someone could take a look/test drive and let me know if it's on right.

irvine78 Jun 19, 2001 02:31 AM


Originally posted by serin
is there anyone in southern california (orange county) with an fstb and a rsb that can help me out? i've got the mods in now. and i'm pretty sure they're installed correctly. i just don't see that much of an improvement. :gotme: maybe someone could take a look/test drive and let me know if it's on right.
it is also important where you place the sway bar..
if you put it far back, you won't be able to feel much improvement. normally, i'd set my sway bar right underneath the beam...i think this is the best set-up...
i believe that the rsb is one of the most bang-for-buck mod you can get from Stillen....
if you want, i can test drive your car. i'm in irvine, so let me know...

Y2K1MaximaDevil Jun 19, 2001 04:35 AM


Originally posted by irvine78


it is also important where you place the sway bar..
if you put it far back, you won't be able to feel much improvement. normally, i'd set my sway bar right underneath the beam...i think this is the best set-up...
i believe that the rsb is one of the most bang-for-buck mod you can get from Stillen....
if you want, i can test drive your car. i'm in irvine, so let me know...

Ya, the like he said, the best place for the bar is right under the beam. You should be able to feel the difference the first time you take a turn. In fact, I think the whole car is more stable in general. Like when flooring the car, you don't feel it plow front to back.

punkdork Jun 19, 2001 05:54 AM

You've probably already checked this, but make sure everything is tightened down well. If there is any play then the bar won't hold the suspension nearly as much.

Cumalot Jun 19, 2001 07:26 AM

You should be able to feel a major difference with the rsb. Something must be wrong with your setup. Also, how hard did you drove your car after getting the rsb? Drive it hard and you should see a difference.

bcannon Jun 19, 2001 08:01 AM

Agreed, I felt the difference as I back out of my drive way. Take a couple of turns at around 35-40 and you will notice (if you have it set up right).



Originally posted by Cumalot
You should be able to feel a major difference with the rsb. Something must be wrong with your setup. Also, how hard did you drove your car after getting the rsb? Drive it hard and you should see a difference.

serin Jun 19, 2001 01:14 PM

stillen guys tossed it on for me at the maxima day. (i know it's easy, but i wanted it on for the drive home - impatient :) )
anyhow, i checked out the install for the one bolt facing the in and the location. he used the 3rd and 5th bolts and the crossbar portion is directly underneath the beam.

Y2KevSE Jun 19, 2001 01:22 PM


Originally posted by serin
stillen guys tossed it on for me at the maxima day. (i know it's easy, but i wanted it on for the drive home - impatient :) )
anyhow, i checked out the install for the one bolt facing the in and the location. he used the 3rd and 5th bolts and the crossbar portion is directly underneath the beam.

Sounds right. Drive harder! hehehe

mbcp_tdogg Jun 19, 2001 01:28 PM


Originally posted by Y2KevSE


Sounds right. Drive harder! hehehe

I was going to say...these guys above all seem to thoroughly enjoy the performance aspects of their Maxes. :D That could be why...

UMD_MaxSE Jun 19, 2001 01:52 PM


Originally posted by mbcp_tdogg


I was going to say...these guys above all seem to thoroughly enjoy the performance aspects of their Maxes. :D That could be why...

you got that right :naughty:

Dany Jun 19, 2001 03:29 PM

I agree that it doesn't make the car that solid...
 
It still floats like a boat in turns.
Yes, car does feel flater in turns but the car still rolls.

I have 2000 SE with 17" Wheels, Stillen FSTB and RSB.
Car does seem to be more solid, but I still think it floats too much in corners.
I guess that is just the way suspension is designed.

Y2KevSE Jun 19, 2001 03:35 PM

It will still feel somewhat floaty even with the springs. If you want little to no float, get coilovers. Jane and I were fully convinced when Turbo95Max took a HARD 90 degree turn... very little body roll and it felt like we were on rails!!!!!

irvine78 Jun 19, 2001 07:25 PM


Originally posted by Y2KevSE
It will still feel somewhat floaty even with the springs. If you want little to no float, get coilovers. Jane and I were fully convinced when Turbo95Max took a HARD 90 degree turn... very little body roll and it felt like we were on rails!!!!!

or simply weld all chasis!!!! weld the doors, the trunk, the hood, and sub-frame cage.....now that's a flat turn right there...:)

AznWontonboy Jun 19, 2001 09:17 PM


Originally posted by Y2KevSE
It will still feel somewhat floaty even with the springs. If you want little to no float, get coilovers. Jane and I were fully convinced when Turbo95Max took a HARD 90 degree turn... very little body roll and it felt like we were on rails!!!!!
dont we wish a lot of girls were like that? some of the girls... are kinda...... example here "i want a baby blue civic with a bunch of pikachu sticker all around and purple lights and blue blinkers! i want the VW flower rims too!!"

:rolleyes:

punkdork Jun 19, 2001 09:23 PM


Originally posted by irvine78



or simply weld all chasis!!!! weld the doors, the trunk, the hood, and sub-frame cage.....now that's a flat turn right there...:)

Dukes of Hazzard Style!!


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