Tanabe Sustec strut bar

[Kaotic Lazagna]

for those here who have this, how does your Yaris feel after you installed it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270101691710&rd=1,1

i couldn't pass up the opportunity to get it new (with a few scratches) for 60 bucks!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i'll be installing this along with the Tein S.Tech and TRD struts i ordered.

[mcdaddy]

for those here who have this, how does your Yaris feel after you installed it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270101691710&rd=1,1

i couldn't pass up the opportunity to get it new (with a few scratches) for 60 bucks!

go get it!! it's a good buy.. no you can't feel the difference unless you bring it ont he track.. it's good for cornering and also serve as a hook for emergency/trouble light when you work on the engine bay.:smile:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabestrutbarinstalled2.jpg

[Chris07LB]

.....and they show it installed on a FIT. :rolleyes:

[PetersRedYaris]

Yeah, that's a sweet buy. I have it with NF210 springs. I installed both the springs and strut bar at the same time so I had a vast improvement in handling but can't tell you what the strut bar alone feels like. Good purchase for you!:thumbup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

.....and they show it installed on a FIT. :rolleyes:

yeah, i found that funny.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yeah, that's a sweet buy. I have it with NF210 springs. I installed both the springs and strut bar at the same time so I had a vast improvement in handling but can't tell you what the strut bar alone feels like. Good purchase for you!:thumbup:

thanks. it should be here by the 26th. i'm not sure when my S.Tech or TRD shocks are coming in tho.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

go get it!! it's a good buy.. no you can't feel the difference unless you bring it ont he track.. it's good for cornering and also serve as a hook for emergency/trouble light when you work on the engine bay.:smile:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabestrutbarinstalled2.jpg

heh, that's me who got it (not sure if it shows that or not). good idea, i never thought about that hook for lights idea. thanks.

[Astroman]

I installed my tanabe bar before I installed my new wheels and I didn't notice a difference in town but there was a noticeable difference on the highway where I live. There are lots of hills and turns. It also made a big difference at speeds of over 85mph. Super stable and no weird tracking issues.:thumbsup:

[Chris07LB]

Just in case - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31230&postcount=1

[Kaotic Lazagna]

here's a less "performance" question. i know strut bars reduces chassis flex/swaying, but i want to know if adding the springs, shocks, and the strut bar will make my Yaris less prone to cross winds and those HUMONGOUS semi's. i really hate it when i'm driving along the freeway and i feel my car getting pushed by wind or getting sucked into the semi's draft.

[Chris07LB]

Tanabe DF210
Tanabe Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Lower Type 1 Bar

=

Still get pushed around on the highway.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I installed my tanabe bar before I installed my new wheels and I didn't notice a difference in town but there was a noticeable difference on the highway where I live. There are lots of hills and turns. It also made a big difference at speeds of over 85mph. Super stable and no weird tracking issues.:thumbsup:

cool, that's what i wanted to hear.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Just in case - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31230&postcount=1

hey Chris, i'm not very knowledgable with terms and what nots...so can i just go into, say, HomeDepot, Kragens, or Pep Boys and ask for 3/8" Grade 8 equipment?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Tanabe DF210
Tanabe Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Lower Type 1 Bar

=

Still get pushed around on the highway.

:frown: not what i wanted to hear.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i swear, sometimes i'll be driving in one lane, and a wind will blow and i find myself inbetween two lanes on the lines!

[C2AUTOSPL]

might wanna get some better wheels or tires. If ou have all those susp mods without nice tires, its just meh lol

[jim TS]

i wonder if this strutbar also fits on the TS 1.8?
because the engine has more space necessary in altitude then 1.5 engine...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

might wanna get some better wheels or tires. If ou have all those susp mods without nice tires, its just meh lol

lol...just for looks...for now. i have to save up a lot more for new wheels and tires.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i wonder if this strutbar also fits on the TS 1.8?
because the engine has more space necessary in altitude then 1.5 engine...

hmmm, you can contact Tanabe and ask them if it will.

[Galavoxx]

i swear, sometimes i'll be driving in one lane, and a wind will blow and i find myself inbetween two lanes on the lines!

I had that problem too. I think ChinoCharles exaggerated a little. Lowering the car with the TRD absorbers helped my car tremendously. The body roll and cross wind effect is greatly reduced. Being so light, I still get blown around but it's not nearly as bad as it used to be.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

...things can't be perfect. heh. i just don't like fighting the steering wheel a lot.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

well, i just got an email saying that the S.Tech's are being shipped from the manufacturer, so that's from Japan, right? bah, it's going to be a while before they get here...

[C2AUTOSPL]

It depends on where you order them from. There's TEIN USA. No small company from the US can order from TEIN Japan directly unless they have a middle man tuner shop in Japan who orders from TEIN Japan.

TEIN Japan will simply re-direct them to TEIN USA. Doesnt make any sense for anybody in the US to order from TEIN JAPAN when there's TEIN USA. :)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

It depends on where you order them from. There's TEIN USA. No small company from the US can order from TEIN Japan directly unless they have a middle man tuner shop in Japan who orders from TEIN Japan.

TEIN Japan will simply re-direct them to TEIN USA. Doesnt make any sense for anybody in the US to order from TEIN JAPAN when there's TEIN USA. :)

cool, so i guess the wait for them won't be too long. thanks for the info.

[esquiva]

:frown: not what i wanted to hear.

yes it still happens but not as much...big difference..

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yes it still happens but not as much...big difference..

as long as a difference can be felt, it'll be worth it.

[nurburgring]

Somehow, people who install struts have comments like... "The car turns easier now on the limit" , "less understeery at the limit" , "more responsive steering", "lighter steering". I've always thought to myself how much more suspension, and tyres flex more than strut towers.

I dont have a strut bar, but when I have one, I'll tell ya if it works. It probably does. But only on the track I guess.

OH YES! And remember, the right way to install one is to Jack up the car, so that the front towers will decompress before installation.

[Chris07LB]

OH YES! And remember, the right way to install one is to Jack up the car, so that the front towers will decompress before installation.

Ive always been told just the opposite. Why is that? :confused:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Somehow, people who install struts have comments like... "The car turns easier now on the limit" , "less understeery at the limit" , "more responsive steering", "lighter steering". I've always thought to myself how much more suspension, and tyres flex more than strut towers.

I dont have a strut bar, but when I have one, I'll tell ya if it works. It probably does. But only on the track I guess.

OH YES! And remember, the right way to install one is to Jack up the car, so that the front towers will decompress before installation.

i think i read something like that on Tanabe's site...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

it's for maximum efficiency of the strut bar, right?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Ive always been told just the opposite. Why is that? :confused:

i think i read something like that on Tanabe's site...

it's for maximum efficiency of the strut bar, right?

found it...i wasn't dreaming...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/strutbars/default.asp

look at "adjustable preload" 2/3 down the page.

[Chris07LB]

Cant picture how it would help matters.. but maybe ill just edit my DIY post to reflect what Tanabe suggests.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Cant picture how it would help matters.. but maybe ill just edit my DIY post to reflect what Tanabe suggests.

oh, i dunno why i thought your Yaris was raised...wow, i think i've been on the laptop a little too long. maybe i should rest for a while...

[Chris07LB]

Raised? :iono:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Raised? :iono:

yeah, i thought you jacked-up the Yaris...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

are you going to re-install it?

[Chris07LB]

Dude, what are you talking about???????????????

[Kaotic Lazagna]

my bad, i thought you knew that i was talking about your DIY install for the strut bar...

[Chris07LB]

Lol, you asked if I "raised" my car.... then asked if I was "going to re-install it.."

Yea, you were a little hard to follow... i still dont think I even know what your asking. :rolleyes:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

lol...ummm, i tell everyone that "i'm not good with words." let's see, in your DIY, i assumed that you raised/lifted your Yaris when you installed your strut bar. then i found out that you didn't, so i was wondering if you are going to re-install it using the method of raising your car first.

lol...not sure if that helped.

[rwseattle]

I ordered the strut bar today. J@C2. I will probably receive the strut Monday or Tuesday. I will post pic of install and the final result. Anyone have any install advise. I did find the DIY on Yarisworld. I believe its easy.

[Chris07LB]

lol...ummm, i tell everyone that "i'm not good with words." let's see, in your DIY, i assumed that you raised/lifted your Yaris when you installed your strut bar. then i found out that you didn't, so i was wondering if you are going to re-install it using the method of raising your car first.

lol...not sure if that helped.


If you read the DIY, yes you need to lift (jack) the car up to remove the tires. Never removed the strut bar after installing it, so again, i have no idea what your trying to get at.

No it didnt help, so lets move along while you gather your thoughts. :smile:

[rwseattle]

I'm confused about the above comments in the thread. The DIY strut install is very clear. I will receive my strut from C2 next week and install it myself. I believe its a easy job, right?

I believe its a great idea to replace the original fastners.

Above car.
1. Jack up the car. (passenger side first)
2. Remove wheel.
Under the car.
3. Install the two screws.
4. Install the strut holder.
Above car.
5. Check the strut bar measurments.
6. Install the strut bar.
7. Clean up.

That's it right?

Rwseattle.

[Chris07LB]

In a nut shell, yea.

[rwseattle]

Perfect. Thank you for the DIY thread. Its extremly helpful doing these upgrades for the first time. I will post pics soon.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I ordered the strut bar today. J@C2. I will probably receive the strut Monday or Tuesday. I will post pic of install and the final result. Anyone have any install advise. I did find the DIY on Yarisworld. I believe its easy.

just remember to lift each corner of your Yaris before you bolt it down. look at Tanabe's site.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

If you read the DIY, yes you need to lift (jack) the car up to remove the tires. Never removed the strut bar after installing it, so again, i have no idea what your trying to get at.

No it didnt help, so lets move along while you gather your thoughts. :smile:

i dunno, i then started thinking that you didn't lift your Yaris...forget it. lol...:laugh:

[rwseattle]

I read the Tanabe website. You have to raise the front of the vehicle and make sure the front wheels are off the ground so the shock towers are relieved and balanced out, correct?

Question:
1. Did you install both sides with the vehicle raised?

2. When you installed the strut bar did you keep the vehicle raised and how much did you adjust the preload.

3. Do I understand that you could change the bar settings?

Thanks again.
Ron W

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i wanna know the answers to those questions too.

[Chris07LB]

1. jack each side up.
2. support each side with a jack stand.
3. remove wheels.

4. install brackets as it shows in my DIY.
5. install bar.
6. tighten tanabe related parts up tight.

7. install wheels, remove jack stands, drive your car and stop trying to over think everything.

[rwseattle]

Got it. Thanks for the additional comments. It's cool to discuss these mods. I will receive the bar Thursday from J@c2. Will post pictures after install.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

cool...

[rwseattle]

This is a great mod. See pic.

[Chris07LB]

:thumbup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

nice, installing all my parts on Saturday.

oh, play spot the decal with your pic. heh.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

how does your Yaris feel now?

[rwseattle]

I defiantly feel a difference in handling. Here's the layout: New 16" wheels and 205/45/16 tires 35% increase in handling. Lowering the car front 1.0 back 1.3 35% increase in handling. Installing the front strut bar 30% increase in handling. I highly recommend the mod. This is how I feel after installing the mods.

[Blenjar]

damn I feel like getting one of those..
We will see

-- Blen

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I defiantly feel a difference in handling. Here's the layout: New 16" wheels and 205/45/16 tires 35% increase in handling. Lowering the car front 1.0 back 1.3 35% increase in handling. Installing the front strut bar 30% increase in handling. I highly recommend the mod. This is how I feel after installing the mods.

cool...can't wait until all my parts are installed.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

damn I feel like getting one of those..
We will see

-- Blen

you should. if you can find the Tanabe one for less than 90 bucks, it's a deal!

[Blenjar]

i hate shipping!!

-- Blen

[Kaotic Lazagna]

taking a long time to ship?