Where is Maxima's RSB?
01-13-2002, 10:51 PM
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Where is Maxima's RSB?
The 2002 brochure notes as standard equipment on the SE model: "front and rear stabilizer bars".
The press release in talking about the changes for 2002 says: "Maxima’s innovative rear Multi-Link Beam‘ suspension, which offers precise handling and outstanding stability by minimizing camber change during cornering, was refined for the fifth generation Maxima through use of thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, adoption of larger, softer trailing link bushings and a relocation of the system’s unique lateral link to behind the rear beam."
So why would I need to buy an after market RSB if it is supposed to already have one?
The press release in talking about the changes for 2002 says: "Maxima’s innovative rear Multi-Link Beam‘ suspension, which offers precise handling and outstanding stability by minimizing camber change during cornering, was refined for the fifth generation Maxima through use of thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, adoption of larger, softer trailing link bushings and a relocation of the system’s unique lateral link to behind the rear beam."
So why would I need to buy an after market RSB if it is supposed to already have one?
01-13-2002, 10:52 PM
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Re: Where is Maxima's RSB?
Originally posted by KTM
The 2002 brochure notes as standard equipment on the SE model: "front and rear stabilizer bars".
The press release in talking about the changes for 2002 says: "Maxima’s innovative rear Multi-Link Beam?suspension, which offers precise handling and outstanding stability by minimizing camber change during cornering, was refined for the fifth generation Maxima through use of thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, adoption of larger, softer trailing link bushings and a relocation of the system’s unique lateral link to behind the rear beam."
So why would I need to buy an after market RSB if it is supposed to already have one?
The 2002 brochure notes as standard equipment on the SE model: "front and rear stabilizer bars".
The press release in talking about the changes for 2002 says: "Maxima’s innovative rear Multi-Link Beam?suspension, which offers precise handling and outstanding stability by minimizing camber change during cornering, was refined for the fifth generation Maxima through use of thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, adoption of larger, softer trailing link bushings and a relocation of the system’s unique lateral link to behind the rear beam."
So why would I need to buy an after market RSB if it is supposed to already have one?
01-13-2002, 10:54 PM
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Re: Re: Where is Maxima's RSB?
Originally posted by irvine78
the stock RSB is a really small, worthless unit..they're under the rear beam axle..u can see it if you looked straight up from the bottom of ur rear beam.
the stock RSB is a really small, worthless unit..they're under the rear beam axle..u can see it if you looked straight up from the bottom of ur rear beam.
01-13-2002, 10:56 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Where is Maxima's RSB?
Originally posted by Ludacris
Is it hard to install one? How long would it take? I'm looking into getting one cause I heard the FSTB doesn't really do much..
Is it hard to install one? How long would it take? I'm looking into getting one cause I heard the FSTB doesn't really do much..
if you don't have a lift, then it's better to put the car on jack stands and take off the rear tires..much easier access...
it took me about less than an hour to install one.
01-13-2002, 11:06 PM
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Re: Re: Where is Maxima's RSB?
Originally posted by irvine78
the stock RSB is a really small, worthless unit..they're under the rear beam axle..u can see it if you looked straight up from the bottom of ur rear beam.
the stock RSB is a really small, worthless unit..they're under the rear beam axle..u can see it if you looked straight up from the bottom of ur rear beam.
01-13-2002, 11:08 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Where is Maxima's RSB?
Originally posted by KTM
thanks for the info. So sounds like even the improved bar is worth replacing for better handling.
thanks for the info. So sounds like even the improved bar is worth replacing for better handling.
01-15-2002, 04:27 PM
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I never hear about anyone taking of the stock RSB in all the different "how to" write-ups about installing the aftermarket RSB from Stillen or Addco...
Will probably be obvious to me once I look underneath and see what's there. (that is once I get the car
)
Will probably be obvious to me once I look underneath and see what's there. (that is once I get the car
)
01-15-2002, 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by KTM
I never hear about anyone taking of the stock RSB in all the different "how to" write-ups about installing the aftermarket RSB from Stillen or Addco...
Will probably be obvious to me once I look underneath and see what's there. (that is once I get the car )
I never hear about anyone taking of the stock RSB in all the different "how to" write-ups about installing the aftermarket RSB from Stillen or Addco...
Will probably be obvious to me once I look underneath and see what's there. (that is once I get the car
)
01-15-2002, 05:10 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Where is Maxima's RSB?
Originally posted by KTM
thanks for the info. So sounds like even the improved bar is worth replacing for better handling.
thanks for the info. So sounds like even the improved bar is worth replacing for better handling.
01-15-2002, 08:07 PM
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Yes, it's an add-on sway bar, so you'll have two RSB on the car.
It significantly reduces body-roll. An unavoidable side-effect is that you will drive faster on curves.
I will hug my RSB, and squeeze it, and lock it in a cage and keep it forEVER!
It significantly reduces body-roll. An unavoidable side-effect is that you will drive faster on curves.
I will hug my RSB, and squeeze it, and lock it in a cage and keep it forEVER!
01-16-2002, 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by tapwr3000
So all i need is RSB, and I don't really need FSTB?
So all i need is RSB, and I don't really need FSTB?
01-16-2002, 07:13 PM
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[quote]I just instaled the FSTB on My 2002 2 days ago and I don't feel a difference. I going to get a RSB to see if the combination of the two produces better results. [/qupte]
please keep me updated!!! thx
please keep me updated!!! thx
01-17-2002, 12:38 AM
#21
Originally posted by dba1999us
is pretty thin
is pretty thin
the FSTB helps ur handling by pre-loading the strut towers under 'heavy' cornering...u don't feel the benefit much unless u go autocross or track-race...
01-17-2002, 03:22 AM
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Originally posted by irvine78
yeah, the RSB is real pretty..especially the blue anodized brackets..
yeah, the RSB is real pretty..especially the blue anodized brackets..
lol jkWhat's the cheapest RSB rite now? Addco for 115?
01-17-2002, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by 00Max
I was told that if I put on a RSTB then I don't need a RSB and vise versa, is this true.
I was told that if I put on a RSTB then I don't need a RSB and vise versa, is this true.
That guy may have been doing drugs
01-17-2002, 12:44 PM
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A RSB and a RSTB serve two distinctly different purposes.Without getting into writing a book, a RSTB prevents flexing of the shock towers. An RSB reduces body roll.
Havin said that you will get more of an effect from the RSB under agressive driving on the street and at track for sure. I wouldn't bother getting the RSTB unless you plan on competing and need every little bit of chassis stiffening you can get.
Havin said that you will get more of an effect from the RSB under agressive driving on the street and at track for sure. I wouldn't bother getting the RSTB unless you plan on competing and need every little bit of chassis stiffening you can get.
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