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02-17-2005, 06:26 PM

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05 rear sway bar!!!

I just got my car back from Progress Group and they installed a prototype 22 mm sway bar. Too wet outside to test it but one turn I did do felt great. Totally flat cornering. I am told the production bar will be 24 mm and they are making springs which will be installed in about 6 weeks.

02-17-2005, 06:53 PM

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ah nice deus, you lucky

02-17-2005, 06:58 PM

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They said the Eibach springs were weak because they arent much stiffer but they do lower the car. These will be stiffer and lower car. Cant wait. Will keep all posted.

02-17-2005, 10:38 PM

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It's nice to be the ginuea pig eh Dues?? (that's what I've been doing with Bryan from Berk) I PM'd those guys as well even though I already had springs. Glad they got someone from the site to help out!!!! Let us know how it feels when it dries out...

02-17-2005, 10:56 PM

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well, guess you second run guys get your RSB! bet it will cost cheaper and be better than the 04. hey cobymoby/berk... what's up with the 04 one?

02-17-2005, 11:20 PM

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i got a quick question.
stillen's rsb doesn't fit 05 maxima?

what's the difference btw 04 and 05 rear suspension?

02-17-2005, 11:24 PM

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There is some unknown subtle difference. I can ask the guys at Progress since they checked out an 04 and 05. So far, the bar feels good, but its smaller than the production one. Still, noticeable imporvement in handling.

02-17-2005, 11:35 PM

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I cant wait until it goes into production. Any idea on the price they will be going for?

thx

02-17-2005, 11:41 PM

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No idea, sorry. Im sure it will be cheaper than Stillen, since I heard Stillen has high prices. I will keep you posted.

02-18-2005, 06:16 AM

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The 04 SE had a larger bar than the 04 SL.

The 05 SE and SL both have the smaller one.

Maybe too many complaints from the average SE owner that said the suspension was too stiff.

02-18-2005, 11:10 AM

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thanks for the info deus... u ever get that body kit?

02-18-2005, 06:07 PM

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I never did, and the guy lives in Brooklyn
Maybe I can give u his address and u can "pay him a visit"? He wont return my calls now

02-18-2005, 06:11 PM

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really, he hasnt? "I'll visit him"

. you bought it on ebay, did you pay with paypal, try getting your $$$ money back or something

02-18-2005, 06:19 PM

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Paid with cashiers check. WHats ur em ial, Ill give u his address. If you can get the kit from him, ship it to me COD. Ill reimburse you for ANY costs, if there are any.

02-20-2005, 03:46 AM

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I have had more of a chance to check out the new rear sway bar. It really makes the handling much better as the front tires are planted much better. With the bigger production bar ,and the stiffer better springs, this car is gonna handle great. I cant wait.

02-20-2005, 04:03 AM

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Lucky dawg...

02-20-2005, 11:37 AM

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Whats is nice is that it plants the tires better, so u can rocket out of the turn. YEEEHAWWWWWWW!!! The only 2005 Maxima with a better sway bar, proabably in existence, for now.

02-20-2005, 06:44 PM

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what's the drop on the the progress springs deus?

02-20-2005, 07:11 PM

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Then havent wound the springs yet, but they are doing calculations. I had some discussions with Brian from Cattman, and also Jeff at Progress. It sounds like they are looking for a stiffer spring than the Eibach and possibly two types of springs - one which is softer and another that is firmer for more serious racers. The drop should similar to Eibach, about 2" in front and .5-.8" in back. Ill keep you all posted when I learn more info.