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Old Jul 13, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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Stillen RSB Vs. Addco RSB

which one is better? One member on the org had already said the Stillen, no questions asked! I'm just wondering if you're better off saving the $100 or so and gettin the Addco.
What do you guys say?

Thanx for any help guys
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Old Jul 13, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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you are. they do the same thing.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 03:37 AM
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n e more opinions guys?
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 03:51 AM
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n e more opinions guys?
Get the S/T set you won't be sorry
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 04:16 AM
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Re: Stillen RSB Vs. Addco RSB

Originally posted by Shoooter_j
which one is better? One member on the org had already said the Stillen, no questions asked! I'm just wondering if you're better off saving the $100 or so and gettin the Addco.
What do you guys say?

Thanx for any help guys
Justin
The Stealin's a better fit and better looking but not worth 2x the price imho.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 10:07 AM
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i agree with what other members have said already. they both serve the same purpose. it really comes down to personal preference. if you want to go for looks and performace, then i suggest stillen. if you are only going for the performance and not really into the looks, then i say addco. i bought the addco.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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They both do the same. You have to pick which one you want, a more expensive one or a cheaper one (price wise).
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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try a search for more information but i heard that the stillen rsb fits the best. some .org members have been having scraping and bottoming out issues even though they put the addco rsb on PROPERLY.

*shrug*
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 10:48 AM
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save the money.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 12:38 PM
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Save your money and go for the Addco.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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You don't really stick your head down and look at your RSB so if looks is the only difference than don't bother with spending the extra $$. FSTB is another story.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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stillen is adjustable, addco isnt
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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stillen is adjustable, addco isnt
Ask the Stillen people if they ever adjusted their RSBs.

Most of them have not.

Addco is adjustable also to a degree.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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get the addco
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 08:35 PM
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Ask the Stillen people if they ever adjusted their RSBs.

Most of them have not.

Addco is adjustable also to a degree.

100% true. The Addco is adjustable to a point. Who really adjusts the Stillenyourmoney RSB anyways? I got the Addco.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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I can't speak to the Addco RSB. I bought a Stillen RSB before the Addco was available for 5th Gens. FYI, the Stillen RSB is manufactured by Eibach. Like everything else Stillen carries, it's top quality. And like everything Stillen carries, you pay for it.
Old Jul 14, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Get the addico, u won't notice the difference between them.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 06:00 AM
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Re: Stillen RSB Vs. Addco RSB

Originally posted by Shoooter_j
which one is better? One member on the org had already said the Stillen, no questions asked! I'm just wondering if you're better off saving the $100 or so and gettin the Addco.
What do you guys say?

Thanx for any help guys
Justin
First you have to ask yourself. Why do I want/need a RSB? If it just to have one then any will do. If it's for performance then go with the stillen. First it's adjustable and it has billet AL mounts. The AL mounts will never wear out, but the mounts the addco bar uses will. It may take a while but they will. I can't comment about the performance of the addco because I've never used one but I can say the stillen bar works and works very well. I have mine set about 1" behind the beam axle.

If price is the major issue then get the addco.

BTW I haven't adjusted mine since I had it installed.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 06:07 AM
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Performance? Geez we're talking about a piece of spring steel. If anything the Addco is overkill for a 5th Gen cause they aren't designed for them.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by SR20DEN
Performance? Geez we're talking about a piece of spring steel. If anything the Addco is overkill for a 5th Gen cause they aren't designed for them.
Yea you probably right the 5th gen chassis is much stiffer than the fourth gen and the redesigning of the beam axle add to the much improved handling when comparing stock 4 gen vs stock 5th gen.
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