I get what your saying. if they made a rstb i like and was priced right i would have gotten it. it seems alot of things i buy or look at arent always made as strong as they could be. Also i tend to over engineer stuff.

And there it is. That's why we're here. Thanks, Jeff.

Maybe if they end up producing the RSTB, they can offer that alongside the FSTB as a package deal to entice more buyers, assuming theres a great enough interest

I would def buy one

If it were me, I'd definitely market them with a combined "package" price.

Purchase both tower braces from Stillen, and you're talking $338 US. That's a lot of coin for what you're buying. You'd be better off using that money to upgrade your struts.

Yes I'd be in for this, they are Canadian so I almost HAVE too.

I'll take the RSTB and FSTB should this pan out.

Since I'll be seeing you this afternoon, you'll get a first-hand look at the Racingline Front Strut brace. Jim and I both have one.

I'd be all over a rear strut tower brace if a good one is available. I previously had an awd eagle talon, and oddly enough, the rear tower strut brace is the one mod that really tied the car's suspension together, or made it feel like a finished product handling wise. I know it's an apples to oranges comparison since that car was awd and not fwd like our maximas, but it was an amazing mod in that car to say the least.

The Racingline FSTBs I saw in person this weekend looked like nice pieces. The flanges were more substantial looking than most and the bar itself has a nice clean design.

+1 I voted for this, lets hope Racing Line is interested and there is a willing 5th gen out in BC.

Given there were twenty five "Yes, I want one!" votes in 5 days, and over 600 views on the thread itself, I'm trying to get Racingline's attention again now with these stats.

id want one.

I put that "I'd prefer gifting money to Stillen" option in the poll as a lark.

Never expected anyone to actually select it. Whoever ""I VIK I" is, that's pretty funny.

Pending price you can count me in for FSTB and RSTB

Interested...Actually more interested in this that the FSTB

Down for one already got the front one from Racingline!!!

In for both..

Joe @Racingline emailed me yesterday. At this point, we got his attention, which is Step 1.

Stay positive, 5th genners.

I would have totally been down for this, I bought the FSTB based on Rochester's reviews but sadly I coughed up the extra cash for the ugly stillen RSTB already.

Based on my reviews? Wow. High praise, indeed. Thank you.

I'll PM you a paypal account shortly for the consultant fee.

Materials aren't the only thing in play with a strut tower brace. Both ends are still hinged and will move. Also the bar will shift side to side if its not a 3 point bar.

2 points connecting the towers together helps but 3 is always better. I would speculate that Cattman ftsb is/was the best out there as it had solid welded ends iirc.

Solid like this, maybe?

I know it's only been a few days, but have there been any updates?

I heard from Joe five days ago, when he said he'd jump in here with his perspective on this proposal. No updates since that time, except a bump in the number of people who said they would purchase one.

32 Org members, at last count.

Actually talked to Brian about this Friday. He won't be offering the bar at al due to a connection who has since gone out of business but got the raw materials at a reasonable price.


As for Rochester post. There is one person who has identified they are local to mainline. If you all would be willing to kick up a pot for his time. Is be willing to donate a twenty to him for being the test donkey. A couple people doing so could cover his lunch gas and such and TIME for setting there.

As well Rochester if you ask if he would take an upfront security deposit to show were serious and how many people are necessary I think we could get it rolling...BTW I won't be getting one :-) but just to get a product made that my priorities may change to in the future makes it worth kit to me. Sorry for the book.

I know you're trying to be helpful, and I very much appreciate it. but I'm having a hard time deciphering your post. So let's take a few points on directly:


By that, do you mean local to Racingline's shop? And who is that Org Member, please? PM me his contact info, if you'd rather.


Um, huh? Have you spoke to this person? Did he actually ask for money to compensate him for his participation? That seems kind of awkward. I suppose it would be easy enough to scatch together a free lunch and some gas, but again... awkward.


That's not bad. I think we'd all like it if Joe jumped into this thread and addressed these ideas personally.

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It's been almost 2 weeks now, with 33 interested people. So I tried reaching out to Joe again this afternoon.

Talked to him as well. he wants to offer a new bar but has no design or hasnt seen anything he likes. i said to offer something along the lines of BlehmCo's LTB where it is one solid piece. he liked that idea and said he would talk to matt.

@ Rochester...im all for one of these. seems like a good idea to have an FSTB, RSB, LTB and then an RSTB.

B

It's been over a week now since I last reached out to Racingline. No emails. No posts.

From Racingline themselves, you mean?

This afternoon, I received email from Joe at Racingline Performance. He asked that people interested in a RSTB hang tight as this is looked into. And he's asking for involvement from someone with a 5th Gen Maxima in the Vancouver area.

I've made a couple Vancouver shout-outs in the Canada forum.

check the local Canadian forum, there are a few guys with maximas that post in the canadian section and are from the west coast.

I'm wondering whether this would work as a subwoofer in place holder! 0_0

I have a different concern, whether or not I would have clearance issues for a rtsb due to the subwoofer box that I have installed in my trunk. Even so, I'd still take the risk since it'd likely be easy enough to resell the bar on the forum if it didn't fit.

Solid meaning solid.

Slotted mounting holes make the install easy while maintaining its rigidity.

Yep. That's about as solid as solid gets.

Now make 3 dozen of these as a RSTB for the 5th gen Maxima, and sell it to us.

that's a nice looking bar.

Still in for this if it ever comes to light.

Pulsar, that bar you posted looks pretty awesome...looks like something that'd be relatively cheap to fabricate, too, considering it looks(?) like it's made of aluminum.

^^^
This today from MerlotMax.

I've been trolling the Org and the Canada Forum looking for someone in the Vancouver area, and MerlotMax just stepped up to the plate.

We need a smilie that represents having our fingers crossed with hopeful anticipation.

Hey guys sorry for the late arrival, it's been a busy summer and I was on vacation the last week. Once I hear back from Matt (merlot max) we'll see how soon I can get a sample put together. I have no problem getting a sample put together, but I would like to see some more feedback about design. I know in the past Matt has had extremely busy schedules (we've met before) so finding a time might prove difficult but we'll see.

I can make it just like the stillen one is made ( laying horizontal/parallel to the trunk floor) so that it matches the fstb, or I can possibly mount the bar perpendicular so that the bar runs along the back of the seat leaving more space for sub boxes ( might hinder amp mounting slightly). Or I can possibly even make it as an "X" brace that mount to the top seat belt anchor locations and the struts ( will cost a bit more, but will still be fairly flat to the seat back)

Guys -

Now that we've generated interest, and found a test-car, Racingline is thinking about multiple designs.

Go here to vote:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...gn-thread.html

If you need someone near by BC to prototype it, I'd be willing to try. I'm about 1.5-2 hours from BC. I've been meaning to get a FSTB, might as well look at doing the complete set?

Bah, just saw you guys found someone...though it things don't pan out, I'd be willing to help.