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FSTB at low speed?

Old 08-31-2000, 09:52 AM
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Does FSTB have any effect in low speed, let's say under 70?
Should I even consider installing both FSTB and RSTB even if I don't PUSH my car hard?
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Old 08-31-2000, 10:06 AM
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fstb

additional bracing never hurts, you may not feel it much at really low speeds but you should be able to tell on the highway. I noticed the difference when changing lanes on the highway. just makes the car fell a little more solid.
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Old 08-31-2000, 01:06 PM
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The FSTB does help, but to be honest, I didn't feel anything at all after installing it. After 6 months, I took it off with the intention of selling it, and immediately noticed that the handling on the freeway and on certain roads felt worse than with the brace on.

People on the board generally recommend getting the front STB before getting the rear. Many people opt for the rear sway bar before the RSTB.

You may have the same experience that I did - I don't drive very agressively, and don't plan to mod this Max any further, but I definitely could tell the difference of the FSTB after I pulled it off!

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Old 08-31-2000, 07:44 PM
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Each person's perception is different, but for me, I can definately feel the difference after installing the FSTB.

When cornering, the car will still tend to push wide, but the body flex at the front end is limited to a certain degree. I can now take corners with more confidence (the original car's handling is already pretty good, i think)
This effect is especialy evident during freeway on ramp or turns on the freeway.

That's how I feel about my car after the installation of FSTB........
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