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Old 12-28-2009 | 03:33 PM
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i doubt it will last for long. you pay for quality. but i guess that if most of you guys are happy with it. that's what matters.
You don't think it's gonna last long in what way-doing its job, or maintaining its physical appearance?
Old 12-28-2009 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ridinwitha35
You don't think it's gonna last long in what way-doing its job, or maintaining its physical appearance?
I think he means the bracket welds. From what I've read, the eBay ones are prone to having their welds crack and break. At which point, you take it to a shop and weld the bejesuz out of it. Problem solved.

If I had bought an eBay FSTB, I think I would do that proactively. As it stands, my Racingline looks seriously beefy.
Old 12-29-2009 | 02:39 PM
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I've had one of those on the I35 for a few years now and have been happy with it in the long term.

Secret to getting them even tighter is to put the brackets on, then raise the front wheels off the ground from the engine crossmember, then tighten it outwards real tight.
hmm... interesting secret....
Old 12-29-2009 | 03:11 PM
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hmm... interesting secret....
Yeah, but aren't there reasons for torque specifications on the upper strut bolts?
Old 12-29-2009 | 08:50 PM
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This is some of the most misleading info... nothing wrong with the "welds" seeing as though when u say ebay that's the first thing ppl talk about.... I will personally (money back) gurantee any maxima own this... if u install a ebay fstb and you find some way to break or bend it just from driving and your car isn't totalled, I will personally send u money out of my bank account... dude a fstb does nothing for a 5.5... the EXTREMELY minimal gains it offers cannot be felt... this has been done already... its crazy how the ppl that talks about it only daily drives there car... ask i30drvr (or whatever his name is) that actually seriously autocross and will probebly out do everyone in this thread what fstb he is using and how long... OP again to the OP, its more a looks thing... get a name brand for bragging rights or just get a cheap one to add suttn to ur mod list... no difference... /thread... doesn't matter what other BS logic anyone else comes up with... I've been provving this forum wrong ever since I've join...
Old 12-30-2009 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by zidave
if so any issues with fitment? i want one you can easily just bult up without any modding. thanks
Old 12-30-2009 | 08:52 PM
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What ppl fail to realise is that these things are adjustable... what kind of "fitment issues" are we talking about???
Old 12-30-2009 | 09:17 PM
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My experiences with FSTB's are from another car (5th gen Prelude), so take the following with a grain of salt. Though based upon my experiences I would like to try one on my 5.5, but there are other issues to tackle first.

When initially installed, I noticed no difference in handling but a decrease in noise (creaks) in highly loaded situations (entering/exiting highly slopped driveways). When removed, I noticed a small difference in initial turn-in (less 'crisp' without) and noise increase. Notably, I installed the bar with the suspension unweighted which loaded the bar while the suspension was weighted, the bar was one piece (no joints) and the car was auto-crossed this car for a while.

For mad street cred:

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Old 12-30-2009 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ridinwitha35
Dang...and they only sold 2 of 'em. Should ask the seller if he can acquire more of 'em.
there were three up there from him but.....some one bought one......right before this thread was made but I have no clue who that was.....


ps just got it yesterday cant wait to install it.
Old 01-03-2010 | 09:16 PM
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Just bought one for $25 off eBay. Guess they come up randomly.. Only bought it cause I had a ebay gift card.
Old 01-04-2010 | 09:02 PM
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let us all know your thoughts on it. build/fitment/and any affect you see.
Originally Posted by hot_wax_tree

ps just got it yesterday cant wait to install it.
Originally Posted by mrood1986
Just bought one for $25 off eBay. Guess they come up randomly.. Only bought it cause I had a ebay gift card.
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