I installed my 2K Courtesy FSTB today (in 20 degree weather [Thanks, Mechanix gloves! - http://www.mechanix.com] ). The install was pretty straight forward.

The bar looks good and performs well.

I really did not know what to expect of the FSTB, other than what has been posted on this site. I have never driven a car with a FSTB installed.

I will say the steering is more precise, in that when you turn the wheel at speed the car will turn more precisely in that direction. That is the nature of the beast. Note: Do not perform post-installation test drive on icy roads, such as I experienced with patches of ice here and there, for the results may be skewed , : your findings will be less than desirable.

Overall, I am pleased. Next is the Stillen RSB followed by the H&R springs.

 

Also, my metal spacers, which came on the car, would not fit beneath the FSTB.

There is a "notch" on each of the spacers. The notch, on the driver's side, was positioned to the inside of the engine, whereas the notch on the passenger's side was facing towards the front of the engine compartment. I could not get the FSTB to fit over those spacers. Apparently, they are different.

I "eyeballed" them and noticed they were not the same. I even placed them back-to-back in every direction.

In any regard, I removed the stock metal spacers and simply bolted the FSTB down per the instructions of 35 ft lbs.

 

thanks for the feedback....hopefully my FSTB will be in my stocking...I can't wait!!!

 

....too but they did'nt seem to get in My way, even though the passengers side took a little muscle, anyway enjoy.

 

the FSTB brackets serve the same purpose.

 

but the fat bast*** didn't install it! Oh well, I guess its up to me....its only 8 degrees out

 

Maksama, just remember if you grab that bar without gloves, after it's been sitting out in the cold, it's gonna be real cold. Don't put your tongue on it because your tongue might stick to it.

 

ok, thanks...I'll remember only to lick it when its warmed up

 

i agree this bar does looks fine with the red ends..

which match the red spark plug cover trim

 

Seems like there was some controversy regarding whether the more economical Courtesy FSTB required some cutting or other non-trivial modification to fit.

Can any of you Courtesy FSTB owners comment on whether they fit "right out of the box" or not?

Thanks.
Mat

 

i recently had a stillen fstb and rear sway bar installed. I already had eibachs on the car. there is a huge difference in the handling of the car with these goodies. i recently bought some potenza re 730s for the MAX. It seems like car is riding on rails going thru turns!!!!!!

 

The older version of Courtesy Nissan's FSTB did require some cutting/grinding on the driver's side strut mount. I'm not sure if the new one does or not. But it's easy enough to find out. Just give Courtesy Nissan a call at (800)527-1909 and ask them.

 

the newer 2k model will fit w/o any modification