Tanabe Front Strut Bar - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TheSilkySmooth · 11-01-2008, 03:36 PM

Hey Bike - does that wiring kit help smooth out the engine- My sisters 3 dr is like Jekl and Hyde - some days smooth and other it wont get out of its =way and runs like there is spark scatter or some 'puter problem real buzzy and no pull. Whats up with that?
- S's Bro

bikegerm · 11-01-2008, 05:20 PM

The ground kit made a big difference in the stereo system. It has no hums or buzzes at all. As for the performance, I've never had any problems with sputters. My plugs fire smooth all the time, even in the morning when it's cold. Don't know if it's related to the ground kit.... By the way, your avatar is looks like a heartbreaker !!

andries · 11-02-2008, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

You are cold....!

But yeah, the front strut doesn't do much for the car.

It does look cool tough!

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Originally Posted by largeorangefont

The bar is usless, and does not need to be retentioned.

Therefore race- and rallycars have one. For more weight

cleong · 11-02-2008, 08:00 AM

Race/rally cars drive in tougher terrain and higher speeds than road cars, with upgraded suspension bushings, harder and/or longer travel suspension with grippy soft-compound tires that impose more stress on the chassis.

You don't need it for the local grocery shop special stage.

andries · 11-02-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Race/rally cars drive in tougher terrain and higher speeds than road cars, with upgraded suspension bushings, harder and/or longer travel suspension with grippy soft-compound tires that impose more stress on the chassis.

You don't need it for the local grocery shop special stage.

Oke, but sometimes I drive on the circuit with my Yaris and often I drive on mountain roads in Germany with many sharp bends. A strut tower bar gives a noticeably better cornering behavior.
So the tower bar is a good addition to the chassis of the Yaris, not all of the above but also for the "sporty driver".

CASTREX · 11-02-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andries

Therefore race- and rallycars have one. For more weight

Is not that the front strut bars don't do nothing... they just don't do nothing on a Yaris...

This is due to the chasis configuration of the Yaris.

Even if you are driving at the track...

You will have to install a full racing suspension in order to receive any benefit from a this bar on the Yaris.

There are a lot of other car that can use the benefit of a front strut bar even for street use. The Yaris is not one of those.

On the other side the rear sway bar does alot for the car.

I have not use the other under bracing available for the car... so I can not talk about those.

TheSilkySmooth · 11-10-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikegerm

The ground kit made a big difference in the stereo system. It has no hums or buzzes at all. As for the performance, I've never had any problems with sputters. My plugs fire smooth all the time, even in the morning when it's cold. Don't know if it's related to the ground kit.... By the way, your avatar is looks like a heartbreaker !!

I'll pimp out sis if you help her change the oil - I'm tired of working on her car for her.

TheSilkySmooth · 11-10-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CASTREX

Is not that the front strut bars don't do nothing... they just don't do nothing on a Yaris...

This is due to the chasis configuration of the Yaris.

Even if you are driving at the track...

You will have to install a full racing suspension in order to receive any benefit from a this bar on the Yaris.

There are a lot of other car that can use the benefit of a front strut bar even for street use. The Yaris is not one of those.

On the other side the rear sway bar does alot for the car.

I have not use the other under bracing available for the car... so I can not talk about those.

To prove that you woulld have to put a strain guage on the brace to see what loading it is getting under side load - also you can statically load the lower wheel (with hydraulic/ratchet puller and come-a-long and see what moves. we'd do this for race setup - on the street just buy the part and feel the diff, if any. The car still def needs firmer bushings - the front wallows terribly on tight radius.

andries · 11-10-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rnelson

Is there anyway to install Tanabe strut tower without removing all the wipers and the splash shields? Any tips on installation?

I removed nothing. Just jack up the car and with two people to fit the bolts and nuts.

Never Enough · 11-10-2008, 05:26 PM

Nice addition under the hood!

Thej3sta2 · 11-10-2008, 07:07 PM

very nice i want one so bad

SEVEN · 04-29-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CASTREX

Is not that the front strut bars don't do nothing... they just don't do nothing on a Yaris...

This is due to the chasis configuration of the Yaris.

Even if you are driving at the track...

You will have to install a full racing suspension in order to receive any benefit from a this bar on the Yaris.

There are a lot of other car that can use the benefit of a front strut bar even for street use. The Yaris is not one of those.

On the other side the rear sway bar does alot for the car.

I have not use the other under bracing available for the car... so I can not talk about those.

Does TRD springs and KYB shocks count as full racing suspension?? If not, just say that the STRUT BAR makes a lot of difference in the handling so I can sleep at night PLEASE

Mouse · 04-29-2009, 01:40 PM

Would the yaris benefit from a 3-point front strut bar?

If so, why has one not been developed yet?

YarisSedan · 04-29-2009, 01:52 PM

I noticed a difference with mine. Especially on hard turns or really quick lane changes. Also was able to install mine without lifting car up but was really cramped fitting hand up there.

speed1 · 11-09-2012, 06:13 AM

They go shopping using front bar.
They go driving using rear.

aspro · 08-08-2014, 06:14 PM

Just finished installing mine. Nice product with nice fittings and hardware. Simple install. Felt a difference in steering input and it seems as if it let's you enter harder into corners and allows some room for mistakes. Not a huge difference though. Probably would have passed on it and put the money towards getting Garms intake manifold. Definitely looks good though.

cali yaris · 08-09-2014, 11:23 PM

Looks good!

268i · 08-10-2014, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspro

Just finished installing mine. Nice product with nice fittings and hardware. Simple install. Felt a difference in steering input and it seems as if it let's you enter harder into corners and allows some room for mistakes. Not a huge difference though. Probably would have passed on it and put the money towards getting Garms intake manifold. Definitely looks good though.

I'm thinking of getting one but not unsure on how to install. would you mind briefly doing over the details? Thanks

11-01-2008, 05:20 PM	#38
bikegerm View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Meteor LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 229	The ground kit made a big difference in the stereo system. It has no hums or buzzes at all. As for the performance, I've never had any problems with sputters. My plugs fire smooth all the time, even in the morning when it's cold. Don't know if it's related to the ground kit.... By the way, your avatar is looks like a heartbreaker !! __________________ Randy LeRoy www.airshowmastering.com randy@airshowmastering.com

11-02-2008, 08:00 AM	#40
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Race/rally cars drive in tougher terrain and higher speeds than road cars, with upgraded suspension bushings, harder and/or longer travel suspension with grippy soft-compound tires that impose more stress on the chassis. You don't need it for the local grocery shop special stage. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

11-10-2008, 07:07 PM	#47
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	very nice i want one so bad __________________

04-29-2009, 01:52 PM	#50
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I noticed a difference with mine. Especially on hard turns or really quick lane changes. Also was able to install mine without lifting car up but was really cramped fitting hand up there. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

08-08-2014, 06:14 PM	#52
aspro Drives: 2011 Yaris RS 5 door 5 spd Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 449	tanabe strut tower bar installed pics Just finished installing mine. Nice product with nice fittings and hardware. Simple install. Felt a difference in steering input and it seems as if it let's you enter harder into corners and allows some room for mistakes. Not a huge difference though. Probably would have passed on it and put the money towards getting Garms intake manifold. Definitely looks good though.

11-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#37
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Hey Bike - does that wiring kit help smooth out the engine- My sisters 3 dr is like Jekl and Hyde - some days smooth and other it wont get out of its =way and runs like there is spark scatter or some 'puter problem real buzzy and no pull. Whats up with that? - S's Bro

11-10-2008, 05:26 PM	#46
Never Enough Drives: Jbody Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Grant, MI Posts: 44	Nice addition under the hood!

04-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#49
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	Would the yaris benefit from a 3-point front strut bar? If so, why has one not been developed yet?

11-09-2012, 06:13 AM	#51
speed1 Drives: vitz rs Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lecco-Italy Posts: 77	They go shopping using front bar. They go driving using rear.

08-09-2014, 11:23 PM	#53
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Looks good! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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