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2012-07-13 20:20:43
#11
Originally Posted by ervinjon
Originally Posted by hammerin
Originally Posted by Sentra
The handling is VERY solid- tail stays planted. I can only believe that it will be even more bullet proof when I install my active tuning rear brut tower bar- should be even more solid. The Cusco Rear strut bar was specifically 1991-94 B13s.


So your goal was to have a car that understeers? That's an odd goal to have for a FWD car that understeers like a pig from the factory.


Hank, correct me if I'm wrong, but would that only happen if you install this without an FSTB? would installing this + a front upper strut bar and front lower bar balance this out?


You missed what I was trying to convey. I wasn't saying that adding a rstb is a bad idea. What I was trying to point out is the comment that it made the rear more "planted" is not something most fwd guys want. For most of us, the goal is to loosen up the rear.

The point of a strut bar is to limit chassis flex. In particular, it reduces positive camber when cornering hard....which is good thing in terms of tuning. The more rubber contact the better. The balancing of that contact front and rear is the tricky part. And that's typically done with other components and alignment settings.
Last edited by hammerin hank on 2012-07-14 at 02-49-19.
2012-07-14 16:05:20
#12
Originally Posted by ervinjon
Hi guys,

Need some suggestions on installing a cusco RSTB. According to the seller, and a few other sources I managed to find in the web, all I need to do is drill into the trunk area and install this RSTB using nuts and bolts. However, the rear shock towers look and feel flimsy (personally for me) - compared to the active tuning RSTB that bolts directly to the screws of the shock mounts.

I was thinking of welding some steel plates into the mounting area, then drill into them so I get to bolt the bar to something thicker. Does that sound or should have a stronger effect? Or dont bother with it & just do what others have done before? I'm having difficulty finding any feedback about this bar compared to active tuning's, so any help/feedback will be appreciated.

This is what the bar looks like installed:


aye bro ive been trying to find a nice rear strut bar just wondering where you got that one? and for how much, thanx bro
2012-07-15 10:30:19
#13
This is what the bar looks like installed:
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aye bro ive been trying to find a nice rear strut bar just wondering where you got that one? and for how much, thanx bro[/QUOTE]


Total cost was $85, plus shipping to NY.
Last edited by ervinjon on 2012-07-31 at 14-09-19.
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