New upper mounts - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jason@SportsCar · 06-08-2011, 08:15 PM

Might have to try a set of these.

http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/parts_prod..._upper_mo.html

cruz-gsr · 06-08-2011, 10:38 PM

those look very interesting.

TOUGEghost · 06-09-2011, 12:47 AM

Where can you order those from?

yaris 2sz · 06-09-2011, 01:51 AM

did you saw the notes?
''designed to be used only with CUSCO ZERO series suspension units only''

ilikerice · 06-09-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yaris 2sz

did you saw the notes?
''designed to be used only with CUSCO ZERO series suspension units only''

PFFT! They just saying that so you buy thier suspension.

How much is 30k yen in dollars now-a-days?

Jason@SportsCar · 06-09-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris 2sz

did you saw the notes?
''designed to be used only with CUSCO ZERO series suspension units only''

The press release also says: Centerlock pillowball upper mounts apply to all CUSCO suspension systems with no hassle. Also can be installed on other brands with the use of special nut & collar combination.

I would be surprised if it could not be made to work with other struts. Hell, we were able to fit an inverted mono-tube race shock to the OE mount, just takes a little imagination - in our case a Delrin cutting board was sacrificed to make custom bushings.

The USDM press release that was emailed to me says $400.00, but they are not here yet.

cali yaris · 06-09-2011, 12:29 PM

So this is a straight mount, with no adjustability. Looks pretty cool, although adjusting camber on the fly would be pretty cooler.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-09-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

So this is a straight mount, with no adjustability. Looks pretty cool, although adjusting camber on the fly would be pretty cooler.

I would be happy to just eliminate the play/bind that is in the stock mounts. I hate the way they move up and down, which makes the shocks less effective, and allows the alignment to change. We tried runner ours a bit tighter, with no intermediate nut, and it made it super hard to turn.

Sure a camber plate would be nice to have, but space is tight up top, and the crash bolts get you close.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-09-2011, 12:51 PM

Just talked with them... One set is being air freighted in next week so we can test fit them. It appears as though these were made for the JDM, and they are not 100% sure its a go for our cars, although I can't see what the hang up would be. They have lots of options for the bushing that fits inside the bearing, so fitting other brands of shocks should not be an issue.

I will let you know how it turns out.

mazilla · 06-09-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

Just talked with them... One set is being air freighted in next week so we can test fit them. It appears as though these were made for the JDM, and they are not 100% sure its a go for our cars, although I can't see what the hang up would be. They have lots of options for the bushing that fits inside the bearing, so fitting other brands of shocks should not be an issue.

I will let you know how it turns out.

cali yaris · 06-09-2011, 02:51 PM

This is great Jason, thanks for pursuing it, we all benefit.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-16-2011, 06:30 PM

The first set to hit the states are now on my desk... Must resist leaving work and go install these.

When I went to pick them up I took one of my struts with me. Not only does the bearing accept my AST strut, the thread pitch on the Cusco nut is even the same.

I can't say for sure, but I believe there is a good chance these would fit any strut that uses a 12mm pin top mount.

I am going to try and get one in the car tonight.

When you compare this piece to the stock rubber mount it is incredible. The stock upper strut mount is likely the worst bushing on the car. By design it allows the top of the strut to move in all directions, so the suspension does not bind. This movement results in camber change, and creates a dead spot in the shock dampening by allowing it to move up and down as you bounce between loading the busing on the underside of the fender, and catching the washer on top.

This Cusco mount should take all of the play out, while maintaining free movement. I expect this should make for much more precise turn in, and better control of the springs.

I can understand why a lot of manufacturers did not jump on building this part. You have a very odd space to fill, and no camber plate to market. But I am super glad Cusco stepped up to the plate, this should be a massive improvement over the stock parts.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-16-2011, 07:33 PM

It gets better... The Cusco Centerlock also fits the OE Yaris shock.

WeeYari · 06-16-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

It gets better... The Cusco Centerlock also fits the OE Yaris shock.

It's a hella lot of coin though.

Jason@SportsCar · 06-16-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

It's a hella lot of coin though.

It is... But people spend more on dumber stuff.

It's also MSRP, a Cusco dealer may sell them for less than that.

YarisSedan · 06-16-2011, 09:40 PM

I need to get me a pair of these now that my factory strut mounts are blown. Its annoying having creaking every time i turn.

auxmike · 06-16-2011, 09:53 PM

That's $371 US dollars, folks.
Bear in mind it will increase interior cabin noise too.
All tolled, I would love a pair!

TOUGEghost · 06-17-2011, 01:26 AM

I want!!!

06-08-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	New upper mounts Might have to try a set of these. http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/parts_prod..._upper_mo.html __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

06-08-2011, 10:38 PM	#2
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	those look very interesting. __________________

06-09-2011, 12:29 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	So this is a straight mount, with no adjustability. Looks pretty cool, although adjusting camber on the fly would be pretty cooler. __________________ 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.

06-09-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	Just talked with them... One set is being air freighted in next week so we can test fit them. It appears as though these were made for the JDM, and they are not 100% sure its a go for our cars, although I can't see what the hang up would be. They have lots of options for the bushing that fits inside the bearing, so fitting other brands of shocks should not be an issue. I will let you know how it turns out. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion Last edited by Jason@SportsCar; 06-09-2011 at 01:11 PM.

06-09-2011, 02:51 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	This is great Jason, thanks for pursuing it, we all benefit. __________________ 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.

06-09-2011, 12:47 AM	#3
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Where can you order those from?

06-09-2011, 01:51 AM	#4
yaris 2sz www.yarisclub.gr Drives: yaris 1.3 2sz - 1.33 1nr Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greece Posts: 199	did you saw the notes? ''designed to be used only with CUSCO ZERO series suspension units only''

06-16-2011, 06:30 PM	#12
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	The first set to hit the states are now on my desk... Must resist leaving work and go install these. When I went to pick them up I took one of my struts with me. Not only does the bearing accept my AST strut, the thread pitch on the Cusco nut is even the same. I can't say for sure, but I believe there is a good chance these would fit any strut that uses a 12mm pin top mount. I am going to try and get one in the car tonight. When you compare this piece to the stock rubber mount it is incredible. The stock upper strut mount is likely the worst bushing on the car. By design it allows the top of the strut to move in all directions, so the suspension does not bind. This movement results in camber change, and creates a dead spot in the shock dampening by allowing it to move up and down as you bounce between loading the busing on the underside of the fender, and catching the washer on top. This Cusco mount should take all of the play out, while maintaining free movement. I expect this should make for much more precise turn in, and better control of the springs. I can understand why a lot of manufacturers did not jump on building this part. You have a very odd space to fill, and no camber plate to market. But I am super glad Cusco stepped up to the plate, this should be a massive improvement over the stock parts. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

06-16-2011, 07:33 PM	#13
Jason@SportsCar Drives: 2015 H Production Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Debary, FL Posts: 1,953	It gets better... The Cusco Centerlock also fits the OE Yaris shock. __________________ 2005-2008 SCCA Solo BS National Champion 2017-2018 SCCA H Prod National Champion

06-16-2011, 09:40 PM	#16
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I need to get me a pair of these now that my factory strut mounts are blown. Its annoying having creaking every time i turn. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

06-16-2011, 09:53 PM	#17
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	That's $371 US dollars, folks. Bear in mind it will increase interior cabin noise too. All tolled, I would love a pair! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

06-17-2011, 01:26 AM	#18
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	I want!!!

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