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Old 06-26-2002 | 09:10 AM
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Stillen FSTB & RSB installed!

Installed both last night, took me about two hours with the RSB taking the most time.

I haven't had much time to drive it since so I don't have too much feed back, my feelings are the same as many others.

Ater the FSTB I went for a boot around the block, and just with that little run the front of the car doens't "jitter" as much. I am sure I will notice more next time I drive it more and at higher speeds.

As for the RSB, wow what a difference! I noticed it on the first corner. There is noticebly less body roll in the back and the car "turns in" soooo much better now. The car is just so much more precise now, it's not like my old 300ZXTT but hey much btter then before. Why Nissan didn't put a RSB just doesn't make any sense.

That's the only feed back I can give because after the install at my friends house I drove it straight home and parked it.

If I can my AP brakes installed this weekend I'll be headed to Mosport to have lot's o fun with my car. Damn I can't wait until my JIC coilovers arrive.

I highly reccomend the RSB for everyone and if you have the extra cash get the FSTB as well.
Old 06-26-2002 | 09:39 AM
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Re: Stillen FSTB & RSB installed!

Originally posted by MaxRPM
Installed both last night, took me about two hours with the RSB taking the most time.

I haven't had much time to drive it since so I don't have too much feed back, my feelings are the same as many others.

Ater the FSTB I went for a boot around the block, and just with that little run the front of the car doens't "jitter" as much. I am sure I will notice more next time I drive it more and at higher speeds.

As for the RSB, wow what a difference! I noticed it on the first corner. There is noticebly less body roll in the back and the car "turns in" soooo much better now. The car is just so much more precise now, it's not like my old 300ZXTT but hey much btter then before. Why Nissan didn't put a RSB just doesn't make any sense.

That's the only feed back I can give because after the install at my friends house I drove it straight home and parked it.

If I can my AP brakes installed this weekend I'll be headed to Mosport to have lot's o fun with my car. Damn I can't wait until my JIC coilovers arrive.

I highly reccomend the RSB for everyone and if you have the extra cash get the FSTB as well.
Hey that's cool. I just put in my FSTB yesterday, after having it sit in my garage for a couple of weeks cuz it would not fit!! haha but yea i went for a drive and i feel a slight difference. More tight turning and even just changing lanes quickly. I think i'm definelty gonna get the RSB. I've been hearing good things about it from the first time i came on the org. THanks for sharing.
Old 06-26-2002 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Re: Stillen FSTB & RSB installed!

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Hey that's cool. I just put in my FSTB yesterday, after having it sit in my garage for a couple of weeks cuz it would not fit!! haha but yea i went for a drive and i feel a slight difference. More tight turning and even just changing lanes quickly. I think i'm definelty gonna get the RSB. I've been hearing good things about it from the first time i came on the org. THanks for sharing.
I can attest to both. Ive had them on my car for about a month or two. The car is definitely tighter, unfortunately my suspension sucks and I bounce all over the place when I hit a bump. Does anyone else have this problem?
Old 06-26-2002 | 02:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Stillen FSTB & RSB installed!

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I can attest to both. Ive had them on my car for about a month or two. The car is definitely tighter, unfortunately my suspension sucks and I bounce all over the place when I hit a bump. Does anyone else have this problem?
...You need to go after market on those springs and struts my man. I have stock struts and shocks but the lowering springs have been a godsend. I can't imagine a better pairing for control and good ride quality than H&R springs and KYB AGX's adjustables when they are available, I am gonna try and hold out till March next year when the direct fit AGX's become available for 5th Gen Max...
Old 06-26-2002 | 03:06 PM
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I also have the RSB, and the front and rear strut bars and I will say the car handles great. Throw in th Eibach Springs? Heaven.
Old 06-26-2002 | 03:18 PM
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hey FSTB/RSB guys, ive been reading that WSP SFCs are AWESOME and that they are a must. ive read that you can feel the improvement more from the SFCs than the FSTB/RSB combined! so just letting you know that your suspension can be even better for only a couple more bills.

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