Cattman Rear Anti-Sway bars are in!
04-16-2005, 08:42 PM
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Hey speaking of sway bars. I have an 04 6 spd. Maxima. It seems to jerk side to side under heavy accelaration. It especially jerks when I am cornering at speed and go to accelerate, The car seeps to lunge in to the turn almost feeling like its gonna skidd out because it tightens the turn. I was wondering if anyone knows why it does this.
04-16-2005, 08:47 PM
#44
Originally Posted by ivanko
Hey speaking of sway bars. I have an 04 6 spd. Maxima. It seems to jerk side to side under heavy accelaration. It especially jerks when I am cornering at speed and go to accelerate, The car seeps to lunge in to the turn almost feeling like its gonna skidd out because it tightens the turn. I was wondering if anyone knows why it does this.
04-18-2005, 08:26 AM
#52
Originally Posted by ivanko
Hey speaking of sway bars. I have an 04 6 spd. Maxima. It seems to jerk side to side under heavy accelaration. It especially jerks when I am cornering at speed and go to accelerate, The car seeps to lunge in to the turn almost feeling like its gonna skidd out because it tightens the turn. I was wondering if anyone knows why it does this.
corners = understeer. It's a 3500 lb FWD sedan, you are taking them too fast. the RSB should help w/ that, but if you still go too fast, you may experience oversteer (rear end sliding out).
04-21-2005, 08:32 AM
#54
RSB production update
Progress has informed me that these are scheduled to arrive at our warehouse around 18 May, which is a little more than the 2-3 week estimate.
Its possible that they'll arrive sooner, but that's what they could commit to.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
Its possible that they'll arrive sooner, but that's what they could commit to.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
04-21-2005, 08:33 AM
#55
Originally Posted by MObruin
How is the rear suspension different from the 04 and the 05??
-MO-
-MO-
The suspension itself is basically identical, but for some reason Nissan used different diameter bars on the 04 and 05.
BCC
04-21-2005, 08:38 AM
#56
Originally Posted by maxmale
im curious, how does this cattman rsb compare to the stillen. correct me if im wrong isn't the stillen rsb still hollow.
1. Our bar is solid steel, the only practical way to adequately increase stiffness without making the diameter of the bar too large.
2. It fits both the 04 and 05.
3. It will be LESS EXPENSIVE (maybe that should be #1)
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
04-21-2005, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Cattman
1. Our bar is solid steel, the only practical way to adequately increase stiffness without making the diameter of the bar too large.
2. It fits both the 04 and 05.
3. It will be LESS EXPENSIVE (maybe that should be #1)
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
2. It fits both the 04 and 05.
3. It will be LESS EXPENSIVE (maybe that should be #1)
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
How do I get one from this first batch? Can I order it now and wait? or do I need to wait for it to come in?
04-21-2005, 01:49 PM
#59
Pre-release orders are fine - save 10%!
Originally Posted by Maximam
How do I get one from this first batch? Can I order it now and wait? or do I need to wait for it to come in?
Good question. No reason to wait, and I'll encourage that by offering a 10% discount for early orders (discounted price is $135). Part # is CRSB-G6.
Give us a call to order at 520.730.9309 (Cattman office, 9-6 Pacific Time, M-F) or 800.759.9920 (warehouse and ordering service, 8-5 Pacific Time, M-F). CCs won't be charged until the bars are ready. PayPal is fine too, email or PM me for the payment address.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
04-21-2005, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cattman
Good question. No reason to wait, and I'll encourage that by offering a 10% discount for early orders (discounted price is $135). Part # is CRSB-G6.
Give us a call to order at 520.730.9309 (Cattman office, 9-6 Pacific Time, M-F) or 800.759.9920 (warehouse and ordering service, 8-5 Pacific Time, M-F). CCs won't be charged until the bars are ready. PayPal is fine too, email or PM me for the payment address.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
Give us a call to order at 520.730.9309 (Cattman office, 9-6 Pacific Time, M-F) or 800.759.9920 (warehouse and ordering service, 8-5 Pacific Time, M-F). CCs won't be charged until the bars are ready. PayPal is fine too, email or PM me for the payment address.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
04-22-2005, 10:30 AM
#64
shipping is extra. is was $18 to ship it from CA to PA for me.
I very excited about this. I'm sure the 05 owners are as much so. 1 large reason is that w/ Stillen you must use your oem rubber bushings. they may sell you the G35 Urethane ones if they become available again.
A solid powdercoated bar with Urethane bushings ofr $135/150 + shipping?
I very excited about this. I'm sure the 05 owners are as much so. 1 large reason is that w/ Stillen you must use your oem rubber bushings. they may sell you the G35 Urethane ones if they become available again.
A solid powdercoated bar with Urethane bushings ofr $135/150 + shipping?
04-22-2005, 12:04 PM
#67
Originally Posted by erasat
I just contacted Brian to Pre-Order, but main question for when we have the RSB will be, Does Brian includes the instructions on how to install it? I'm referring to adjusting it, how much torque?
04-22-2005, 12:06 PM
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I think its like any other sway bar. You dont want to pre-load it. I understand its not adjustable. I can tell you that you wont be disappointed in the perfromance. i have the prototype on my car, and its 2 mm smaller in urethane bushings and it handles GREAT!
04-22-2005, 12:43 PM
#69
Originally Posted by erasat
I just contacted Brian to Pre-Order, but main question for when we have the RSB will be, Does Brian includes the instructions on how to install it? I'm referring to adjusting it, how much torque?
Just to pin this down a little better, Progress always provides instructions and they do a reasonably good job of putting them together. The bars come to us pre-packaged, so those will already be included in the box. Any additional input we get during the first month or so is then incorporated into a revised version.
As someone noted, these are not adjustable, but of course you'd want to know the torque settings for the frame brackets and end links. FWIW, these #s should already be in the FSM because in all cases you'll be using existing hardware and the torque settings will remain the same.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
04-24-2005, 03:52 AM
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Sounds good Catt - count me in when they are ready.
Do you need any special tools to install, such as a torque wrench?
Is this something you can install in your driveway, or do you need to raise the hind end to do the swap, such as putting it on ramps?
Thanks.
Do you need any special tools to install, such as a torque wrench?
Is this something you can install in your driveway, or do you need to raise the hind end to do the swap, such as putting it on ramps?
Thanks.
04-24-2005, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004 Smoke
Sounds good Catt - count me in when they are ready.
Do you need any special tools to install, such as a torque wrench?
Is this something you can install in your driveway, or do you need to raise the hind end to do the swap, such as putting it on ramps?
Thanks.
Do you need any special tools to install, such as a torque wrench?
Is this something you can install in your driveway, or do you need to raise the hind end to do the swap, such as putting it on ramps?
Thanks.
04-27-2005, 10:53 AM
#73
Originally Posted by 2004 Smoke
Sounds good Catt - count me in when they are ready.
Do you need any special tools to install, such as a torque wrench?
Is this something you can install in your driveway, or do you need to raise the hind end to do the swap, such as putting it on ramps?
Thanks.
Do you need any special tools to install, such as a torque wrench?
Is this something you can install in your driveway, or do you need to raise the hind end to do the swap, such as putting it on ramps?
Thanks.
There's no need for any special tools. Though I consider a torque wrench to be "basic equipment", you could probably get by without one if you're just sensible about not tightening them too much, but I've asked Progress to look up and include the Nissan torque specs from the FSM.
You can certainly do this on a relatively level driveway or garage. The rear of the car needs to be put on jackstands, and those go under the chassis not the axle - when installing this type of RSB, the back suspension should be at full droop. You have to remove one tire to snake the stock one out and the new one in.
Be safe, don't use stuff like concrete blocks (they shatter EASILY) or any kind of hydraulic jack to hold the car up while working unless you want to die early, you're going to have to get under the car to unbolt the frame brackets/bushings. Only use a sturdy pair of jackstands, or just run it up a lift (but it has to be the kind that lifts the car by the chassis, not the tires).
Progress actually has completed the instructions and is sending a copy to me via email so I can pass that along to anyone who's interested - just shoot me an email and I'll send back with the instructions attached.
Brian C Catts
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04-27-2005, 01:55 PM
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No need to "hope" because this will make the car handle MUCH better than stock. I have done amateur racing for 20 years and I know when a mod makes a change, believe me.
04-27-2005, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by idnumber1
I want one bad, theres this long winding road that i take on my way to work every day that really makes the car lean side to side, hopefully this mod will help.
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04-27-2005, 06:22 PM
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If I understand this correctly,
The aftermarket RSB's increase the handling of the car by being "stiffer". Does this mean that the stock RSB bends? If so, why would you want a RSB that bends?? Wouldnt it eventually fail?
-MO-
The aftermarket RSB's increase the handling of the car by being "stiffer". Does this mean that the stock RSB bends? If so, why would you want a RSB that bends?? Wouldnt it eventually fail?
-MO-