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Old May 23, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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Comptech Titanium STB

does it really make a big diff. in handling like the sways would??

or should i just use that $$$ on different mods?
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Old May 24, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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I can't feel the different.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 12:53 AM
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i guess i'll save my money then
it looks cool though

i got to a point where i got every mod i need for my car(minus the s/c) so i look for useless shit to waste my money on cause i am a mod addict, lol
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Old May 24, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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The reason I bought the TSB was I used to have connection form comptech. I paid $200 shipped for mine. Too bad I couldn't feel a damn thing
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:03 AM
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do u have sways though?? my cousin was tellin me the stb will make a bigger diff. than the sways, but i said it was the opposite
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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Yes, I have comptech springs and sway too. It handles better but I am not sure if the springs or the sways is helping more. I installed both the sways and springs at the same time.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:18 AM
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sways def help more than springs
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:30 AM
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I forgot to mention that I had some 18" rims and 235/40/18 ES100 tires installed on my car at the same time. So, It could be a little of everything. 6spdmanual only have springs and tires and his car handles just as well. It could be his sticky S0-3 too? The one thing I am sure is that those sways squeak like crazy.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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Originally posted by sgmotoring
Yes, I have comptech springs and sway too. It handles better but I am not sure if the springs or the sways is helping more. I installed both the sways and springs at the same time.
I have had one setup with springs & sways (both CT) and currently running on one setup with only sways.

SPRINGS MAKES THE TOTAL DIFFERENCE YOU CAN FEEL. With just the sways on the 03 6speeder now, I really cannot tell you the handling has improved. Still rocks side to side during quick lane changes and not stable at all during high speed cornering.

With the 01 setup including both CT springs & sways, TOTAL SATISFACTION in terms of handling. No dramatic side to side rolls and very stable at high speed cornerings.

Sways are gay without lowering the car really...
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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After installing the CT STB, the steering felt a little bit more precise; less sloppy.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by darrinb
do u have sways though?? my cousin was tellin me the stb will make a bigger diff. than the sways, but i said it was the opposite

Strut bars are junk, basically just look good. Sways are by far superior
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Old May 24, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by darrinb
do u have sways though?? my cousin was tellin me the stb will make a bigger diff. than the sways, but i said it was the opposite
Sways make the biggest difference in handling; then springs; then shocks.

Finally and least of all, the CT STB which only makes a slight improvement in steering precision and not really any improvement in handling.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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i guess i wont get it then
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Old May 24, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by darrinb
i guess i wont get it then
If you plan on throwing your car around a lot of corners, then I think it's worth it. It does help steering input.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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You can get the Neuspeed STB for around $100.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by cls6sp03
Sways make the biggest difference in handling; then springs; then shocks.

Finally and least of all, the CT STB which only makes a slight improvement in steering precision and not really any improvement in handling.

what about lower strut tie bars? i too am in the same situation...i've already got springs and sways but still not sure about the next susp mod.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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what about lower strut tie bars? i too am in the same situation...i've already got springs and sways but still not sure about the next susp mod.
Don't know anything about aftermarket lower strut tie bars... but I would imagine that they would have a similar affect on steering as the CT STB. I don't think they would do much for handling.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by phipark
You can get the Neuspeed STB for around $100.


The Ti bar does nothing except look pretty in your engine bay. Waste of money, IMHO.

I had the Neuspeed. Hard to say if I benefited from it. Had Comptech sways too...
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Old May 24, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by simean
what about lower strut tie bars? i too am in the same situation...i've already got springs and sways but still not sure about the next susp mod.
Cusco makes a lower bar for our cars, only prob is it wont fit if you have aftermarket headers on. And i beleive everyone would take headers over a lower tie bar.
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Old May 24, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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Originally posted by cls6sp03
After installing the CT STB, the steering felt a little bit more precise; less sloppy.
exactly! felt the front end to be more stiff!
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Old May 24, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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I honestly felt a difference first time in the twisties, it can't hurt.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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Originally posted by darrinb
i guess i'll save my money then
it looks cool though

i got to a point where i got every mod i need for my car(minus the s/c) so i look for useless shit to waste my money on cause i am a mod addict, lol
How about paying the car off? :o Especially now since after the wreck its gonna be worth alot less due to a serious damage report on it.

Mine isnt getting any hp mods until my balance is $0.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 04:51 AM
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The STB will certainly stiffen things up and it does look great. Having all the handling goodies does make our cars that much more fun and predictably safer.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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yeah, if your paying for the car, it may as well be fun to drive.
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