Low-budget FSTB project a success!

[AZhitman]

Rather than dropping $140 for the Stillen bar, I took Jeff Williams' advice and bought a 2000+ Maxima bar off eBay for $7.99. (Cheap basturd.)

Looks solid, good quality (for the $$) - Took an hour to make the two modifications necesary to install on the Q.

What a difference! First thing I notice is crisper steering input... Used to be able to jiggle the steering wheel 2" eithr way and have the car barely respond - Now the first 1-2" of steering wheel movment actually DOES something. Second thing I notice is less understeer, easier throttle-on oversteer. Third thing I notice: You guessed it - It's BARELY touching the plenum under hard cornering. I'm reluctant to grind on it, so I'm considering fabricating all-new "feet" for it to gain more clearance.

I'm gonna let it rub until then since I'm enjoying the newfound stability and "feel".

Dennis, do I need to "pre-load" the STB somehow? If so, in which direction?

[szh]

Dennis, do I need to "pre-load" the STB somehow? If so, in which direction?

Hi!

My usual dumb questions: how do you pre-load an STB? Put a load on one front end of the car and then tighten the bolts?

Z

[AZhitman]

That's my question exactly!

(now there's TWO dummies! )

[szh]

Maybe you need to have someone (who ideally weighs the same as you) sit in the driver seat while you tighten the bolts!

Z

[elwesso]

What kind of mods do you have to make?????

[AZhitman]

Wes - I'll let Jeff Williams respond - He's the mastermind behind this one. If he doesn't, email me with your # and I'll call & walk you through it.

[Jeff Williams]

The mods are simple, and, like Fred said, less than an hour. I have posted several pics on other Forums, but I iwll post a few pics for you here.

First, This is the brace right out of the box, as it came for my 2000 I30 (Right Side):

Got to the post for "Front Strut bar for 00 I30" I have posted some pics there, to see the mods I had to do for the Q.

If you want, I can send you all my pics in an email.

[email protected]

Jeff

[DenverQ]

Im so gonna get one!!!!!! Cant beat 30 bucks for a sweet mod!!!

Now to get that damn PS prob fixed