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"stillen" VS "catman/progress" RSB (stillen worth the extra$$$?)

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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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"stillen" VS "catman/progress" RSB (stillen worth the extra$$$?)

so i'm looking to level the car out in the turns and i'm trying to decide between the "stillen" adjustable RSB, and the "catman/progress" RSB.

i won't be autoXing the car i just was a flater handeling car...but i'm not to sure about hte whole adjustable thing...is it worth the extra loot?

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(stillen FSTB, yoko avids v4s 225/50/17, and maybee koni/eibach down the road)
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Go with cattman. If you have a problem for any reason it will get taken care of. I would prefer to give money to a .org sponsor than stillen anyday of the week
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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they all do the same things so get whichever one is cheaper. i have the progress one.
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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I got Cattman and so far (had it for only a month) I'm satisfied with the way it performs. However, I'm not sure how long it is going to be like this, as the the brackets are designed very poorly (constructed out of a weak material, and with oval shaped hole)

check out my thread for more details: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=476666

Stillen brackets, on the other hand, might start rusting in the winter.

There's also one clear advantage Stillen RSB has, there are no bushings in its design.
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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got the Stillen konckoff and really satisfied.... cheap and as Soonerfan said they all do the same thing..
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
got the Stillen konckoff and really satisfied.... cheap and as Soonerfan said they all do the same thing..
stillen knockoff...?you got more info on this?
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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I put the Stillen RSB on mine, but I pickedup a preowned on Ebay for $140.00 shipped. It came with all the hardware and was easy to install.

I'm glad I went with it, especially since it doesn't have any bushings. IF I hadn't got a great deal on Ebay, I probably would have ended up with the Progress bar, just based on price, but for the same money, I'll take the Stillen.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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bump, more input please
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MyBlue02
bump, more input please
you dont need any more info. you got your answers. plus all this is covered in the FAQ and stickies.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
Stillen brackets, on the other hand, might start rusting in the winter.
The metal sleeve on the inside of the Stillen brackets will rust and stick to the brackets and bolts, making it a PITA to remove after the rust hits.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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all work the same
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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Just got the Progress RSB from Brian (excellent customer service), car handles smoother now. The RSB is well worth the $, check the GD, i got mine for $120 shipped.
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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go with the stillen ones, they are the better them the other ones, i have stillen around my max, dont i any problem i love the way the bar play a big roles in the TIGHT corners
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Cerebros
go with the stillen ones, they are the better them the other ones
How so? Please explain.
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Cerebros
go with the stillen ones, they are the better them the other ones, i have stillen around my max, dont i any problem i love the way the bar play a big roles in the TIGHT corners
way to make a statement without backing it up at all. you have the stillen, have you tried the others?
they all do the EXACT same thing. they are all easy to install. only diffirence is price and name.
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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I believe both bars will accomodate the same end result, but the Stillen bar is adjustable, although once I installed the bar, I have never changed it and don't really plan on it. When you install the Stillen bar, I suggest lubing up the metal sleeves before tightening everything down. I doubt it will keep it from rusting in the bracket, but it will at least give you a fighting chance!
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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I have the progress rsb, works great for me so id say go with that one or cattman cause there cheaper than the stillen one and like everyones been saying they all work the same anyways.
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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go with the stillen ones, they are the better them the other ones, i have stillen around my max, dont i any problem i love the way the bar play a big roles in the TIGHT corners
worthless post comming from a newbie.
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cerebros
go with the stillen ones, they are the better them the other ones, i have stillen around my max, dont i any problem i love the way the bar play a big roles in the TIGHT corners
How do u know they are better???

Stillen stuff is overpriced crap.
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