I didn't think the Maxima handling was bad, but after reading these forums for a while, I ordered one today, just to see how much better it can get
Hopefully it will be here soon.

 

im not a 4th Gen but your going to be suprised at what that little bar does i know i was

 

I've had my Max for 3 years and just installed the FSTB from Street Beats yesterday. I'm kicking myself as to why I haven't purchased one sooner. It feels like a different car. You'll be glad you got it, especially for the price.

 

How long will it take to get it here?
I am in Silicon Valley area.

 

If they have them in stock. Mine was shipped UPS ground from Phoenix, so probably just a couple days. Have fun.

 

I just received and installed my FSTB [Vibrant Performance] from streetbeats 2 days ago. They were back ordered so it took about 3 weeks to arrive. It keeps snowing so I haven't been able to really try it out but I can already feel a difference. I just installed the RSB last night, and put new tires on 3 weeks ago. I can't wait for the roads to dry up!

 

I would recommend using a torque wrench to install it. The strut tower bolts should be torqued to 35 lbs.

 

How much did you pay for it.
I want to get one, but there are so many different prices I am hearing.


Thanx

 

now if you buy a rear sway bar it will make you an even bigger difference. can be purchased from http://www.shox.com for about $110 + shipping.

 

what happens if u don't use a torque wrench to install ur FSTB? Just good ol fashioned muscle power, till it don't twist no more.

 

Do NOT use your ol' fashioned muscle power. 99 out of 100 times, you will over-tighten the nuts. 35 lbs is not much at all...

 

I tightened the bolts on my strut bar a little less than they were before the brackets were on.... i didnt really tighten the hell out of them, just made sure they were snug.. should i be fine?

 

So what's the harm in over tightening? Not enough flex? Potential of stripping the bolts? Just curious.

 

I literally ripped the bolt out one time... It wasn't too expensive to fix, but it was definitely a hassel... Back when I was a novice at installing mods, my friend and I (2 x 180lbs) pushed/pulled the nut until it came loose.

Nope, definitely don't want to do that again.....

 

You can also rip the bolt/nut off if it's over-torqued through a hard corner while your driving. So just because you didn't screw it up on installation doesn't necessarily mean you're ok.

 

I live in Silicon Valley as well. I ordered my FSTB from streetbeat a while back and it took about a week to receive it. The next thing you will probably want is the RSB. I just installed one and the difference is phenomenal.

 

Thanks for the info on the over torquing guys. I always heard that I shouldn't do it but never knew exactly why. I feel more informed. he heh.

al.

 

I encourage you 100% to do everything yourself because you will love your car MORE after you start working on it yourself. I know I did!

Just make sure you do the necessary research before heading into it. Feel free to ask questions because that's why we are ALL here! hehehe...