I would have searched, but its not working right now. And I couldn't get any results on the new test site either.

Anyway, I'm looking for an RSB (coming to the States <Boston> next week, so I'll have it shipped there). The Progress RSB seems to be quite cheap, so I'm thinking of going for that. I wanted to know if it was good quality RSB and if it had good fitment. I hope it doesn't thunk when I go over bumps!

Also, is it just a rebadged Addco RSB (which I have heard good things about)?

Thanks

 

Should be the same thing.

 

cattman had progress make one for them of the addco design if I remember

 

yes, both of them serves the function therefore its the samething. also as well as those FSTB on ebay.

definetly recommend RSB for suspension upgrade. it kills a lot of body-roll.

 

Progress RSB is very similar to Addco, but it is not the same. I like the Progress because: 1/ The bar is black so it is inconspicuous. Addco's bar is chrome. 2/ The trailing arm bracket is very strong and distributes the grip on the arm much better. The Addco has a flimsy u-bolt. Note: Not sure if Addco has changed their bracket design recently or not. 3/ The bushings are polyurethane. Addco maybe rubber.

I have the Progress RSB and am happy. If you buy the Progress RSB, be aware that the hardware kit may be missing 4 x 3/8" washers. Test fit everything before installing.

 

but I don't have a progress I've seen progress kit before

 

Mine was missing them but I installed it without them.... is that bad ?

 

You should be fine without them David.

 

thx !

 

My Addco is black, bushings are Poly, but yes no bracket, just U bolts. Still works for me though!

 

My Progress RSB is grey. Which bar is thicker?

 

I have the metallic grey Progress RSB.
Only problem I had was installing the bigger stronger brackets over the ABS line bracket that runs along the trailing arm of the car. But I found a way around it. It's been installed and working fine for several months now.
Some pics are available on my cardomain site.

 

i LOVE my RSB, my friend has a 01 max with FSTB and he drove my car and he loved it too. i highly recemend getting a RSB
i have the progress one from custommaxima

 

Is it ok to get a RSB with a lowered suspension(approx. 2 inches)? I thought I remember someone saying it wasnt good to get. Can anyone clarify this for me?

-Nick

 

you can get it, you wont see as big of a difference, i'm still trying to figure out what the difference is after I installed it on my lowered car

 

Would a RSTB bar be any better?

 

RSTB don't do much since there is the (supportive) metal behind the rear seat, but I have one for looks.

 

I'm conteplating between a Progess RSB for $119 USD from CustomMaxima.com and a set of KYB AGX + Progress Springs for $550 USD from Cattman.com.

There's a pretty big difference between $119 and $550, especially when to convert to Canadian dollars (I'm Canadian). Plus, with winter just around the corner, I dunno if its wise to lower the car now. I'm thinking I'll do that next summer.