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Old Sep 8, 2001 | 02:39 AM
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i know the FSTB works but what else is there that i can add to make the car handle better?
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 02:45 AM
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shocks, springs, or even better coilovers
also a RSB will help too.
And the most important one is actually your tires. Those are the only points that you're contacting the road.
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 09:56 AM
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Agreed

I went with the FSTB and the RSTB first and worked my way to the RSB. This was the most economical way to go. I liked it, but it just wasn't enough. So I lowered my car with H&R springs with Tokico shocks. The Maxima was getting pretty good handling capabilities, but the stock tires had to go. I upgraded to 17" GS400 wheels with a set of nice Bridgestone Potenze RE030. The car is almost perfect. My only regrets is the low front end (with the front lip) and the harsh ride you get when you run over bad railroad tracks.
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 10:24 AM
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Just even a RSB on a stock suspension will improve your handling. I added it to my stock suspension and it did wonders.
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 11:41 AM
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Re: Agreed

Originally posted by Kevin Wong
I went with the FSTB and the RSTB first and worked my way to the RSB. This was the most economical way to go. I liked it, but it just wasn't enough. So I lowered my car with H&R springs with Tokico shocks. The Maxima was getting pretty good handling capabilities, but the stock tires had to go. I upgraded to 17" GS400 wheels with a set of nice Bridgestone Potenze RE030. The car is almost perfect. My only regrets is the low front end (with the front lip) and the harsh ride you get when you run over bad railroad tracks.
i heard that the RSTB has no real notcieable difference
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 01:42 PM
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RSB, FSTB, SPRINGS, SHOCKS, TIRES.
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 10:45 PM
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FSTB
RSB
Struts/Shocks
Springs
Rim width
Tire width
Bushings
RSTB (if you have cash to blow)
Old Sep 8, 2001 | 10:55 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2001 | 03:13 PM
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RSB=

Rear sway(or anti-roll) bar, right? Is Addco the only place that makes them for 4th gens?
Old Sep 9, 2001 | 11:32 PM
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Re: RSB=

Originally posted by Black VQ
Rear sway(or anti-roll) bar, right? Is Addco the only place that makes them for 4th gens?
Stillen makes one as well, but it costs a fortune.
Old Sep 10, 2001 | 12:04 AM
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Originally posted by Synki
FSTB
RSB
Struts/Shocks
Springs
Rim width
Tire width
Bushings
RSTB (if you have cash to blow)
this should sum it up.
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