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05-08-2018, 04:32 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2012 Toyota Yaris 1.3 -3rd Gen Join Date: Aug 2017
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2012 Strut tower bar and rear sway bar
Hi all. Im looking at getting a strut tower bar and a rear sway bar for my 2012 (1.33) 3rd Gen.
First hurdle is that locally in South Africa there are almost no aftermarket parts for the 3rd gen but many for the 2nd . Would the 2nd Gen Strut tower bar and rear sway bar be the same for the 3rd Gen? Second hurdle is if these add ons are worth it and do anything to improve the handling and feel of the vehicle. |
05-08-2018, 04:53 PM | #2 |
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All 2nd gen suspension parts fit 3rd gen cars. I have the rear sway bar on my 2014 and it has the same part number as one for 2007-2012 models. I think it gives a great improvement in handling. Money well spent IMO.
As to the strut tower brace I have no personal experience but I don't see the point as the struts "float" by design and the strut brace will not change that. |
05-08-2018, 06:01 PM | #3 |
Hmm, I see...
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I have both on my 2012 and it helps. The 11 parts will fit your 12
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05-08-2018, 06:03 PM | #4 |
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does anyone have the P/n number for the TRD strut brace, james wont give it up to me.
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05-09-2018, 07:23 AM | #5 |
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Now just to find the parts here
How is the clearance between the engine and the strut bar? Im interested to feel the difference with the rear sway bar, i occasionally get that floating feeling when im driving a bit faster through corners. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk |
05-09-2018, 01:39 PM | #6 |
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I too felt that floaty feeling, especially at interstate speeds while passing or being passed by larger vehicles (which is pretty much every other vehicle).
After my rear sway bar install that nerve racking float feeling pretty much disappeared. Highly, highly recommended. |
05-09-2018, 03:46 PM | #7 |
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My first impression of the RSB was how it made the car feel heavier. Heavier in the way it now felt planted to the road. Second impression was flatter cornering.
I think the question 'Is the RSB worth it?' Is probably about the second most asked on this forum. Sent from my Elite_5_5_Octa using Tapatalk
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05-09-2018, 11:58 PM | #10 |
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05-10-2018, 08:15 AM | #11 |
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Well I’m taking the challenge. I bought the TRD RSB and as soon as I get the chance I’m bolting it on. I’m really looking forward to the benefits of better stability.
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05-10-2018, 12:19 PM | #12 |
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Irony at its best. I'm now searching for the 2nd Gen parts but no one stocks locally. I can order off ebay but the shipping is around 160 dollars on average.
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05-10-2018, 12:47 PM | #13 |
Great point. That's the only way to settle it for myself.
I've been hesitating based on the opinion of the more seasoned track guys and since I don't track my car and don't have any complaints with how it handles on the street, have reserved the funds for audio and soon to be Sparco seat upgrades. Maybe after I get the new seats in, I'll drop a couple hundred on the TRD rear sway just to scratch that itch. |
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