Nitto lower tie brace review - Toyota Yaris Forums

mrbond · 07-22-2009, 01:18 PM

Yesterday I received a Nitto lower strut tie brace from Garm ($149 shipped) and I installed it. I already had an UR 22mm sway bar, as my second suspension modification (the other being springs & shocks). Took me about an hour to put it in, since some of the mounting bolt holes didn't quite line up with the spring platform's holes.

Anyway, immediately after I started driving, I felt a difference. The ride was a bit less harsh, and noticeably more compliant. The car feels even more sure-footed going into a turn at like 25 - 30mph. Also it stoped the squeaking and knocking issue I had with the sway bar. For the money, this is a pretty darn good mod. Plus it looks great when you drive behind the car.

*kimona* · 07-22-2009, 02:10 PM

Well that sounds good.

cali yaris · 07-22-2009, 02:35 PM

Glad you like it!

MUSKOKA800 · 07-22-2009, 06:57 PM

Any pic's?

cali yaris · 07-22-2009, 06:59 PM

here it is on my car, paired up with a TRD rear sway bar:

*kimona* · 07-22-2009, 07:30 PM

cali yaris: can you tell us about the brace here... it's purpose, installation, how it works with the anti-sway bar, and cost?

blacksandiegovitz · 07-22-2009, 08:48 PM

Yeah , I have pretty much the same thing just the Gt Spec version(Got it from garm) and felt a huge differnce after install !

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 07-24-2009, 11:36 AM

That looks cool and good mod!

Tim

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 11:43 AM

it's shiny but what does it do to a non-independent rear suspension?

SAKU · 07-24-2009, 12:20 PM

how does it hold up over time? and has anyone tested it on the track?
it looks good but my only concern is that its not as durable as the stock beam, it is alot smaller, but I may be wrong

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAKU

how does it hold up over time? and has anyone tested it on the track?
it looks good but my only concern is that its not as durable as the stock beam, it is alot smaller, but I may be wrong

it's an add on part SAKU, it doesn't replace the rear axle.

CTScott · 07-24-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

here it is on my car, paired up with a TRD rear sway bar:

Not to hijack the thread, but that exhaust looks awesome. How about adding that to the product offerings?

cali yaris · 07-24-2009, 01:16 PM

I can't explain in deep technical terms what it does. I can say that I've used this bar on the track (putting it on and taking it off on the same day), and the rear end feels more stable in turns with it on.

There must be some lateral movement that is minimized by a bar like this.

I'm sure there are people who can explain in technical terms why it shouldn't work or have any useful purpose, but here are three people, the OP, sandiego and myself that say they feel a difference -- and I have specifically tested this product at the track. If it didn't do anything at all, I would not want the extra weight on my car.

cruz-gsr · 07-24-2009, 01:31 PM

hey garm what brands do you have and price

cali yaris · 07-24-2009, 01:32 PM

just check out the site, all the bracing and bars are on there

Tamago · 07-24-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I can't explain in deep technical terms what it does. I can say that I've used this bar on the track (putting it on and taking it off on the same day), and the rear end feels more stable in turns with it on. .

i didn't know you ever "tracked" your car Garm

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 07-24-2009, 01:53 PM

nice cosmetic mod there. i beleieve WHOOPPIE might have one also.....

Terrorize · 07-25-2009, 03:24 AM

This fit for the sedan too? Anyone else make it except Nitto?

07-22-2009, 01:18 PM	#1
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	Nitto lower tie brace review Yesterday I received a Nitto lower strut tie brace from Garm ($149 shipped) and I installed it. I already had an UR 22mm sway bar, as my second suspension modification (the other being springs & shocks). Took me about an hour to put it in, since some of the mounting bolt holes didn't quite line up with the spring platform's holes. Anyway, immediately after I started driving, I felt a difference. The ride was a bit less harsh, and noticeably more compliant. The car feels even more sure-footed going into a turn at like 25 - 30mph. Also it stoped the squeaking and knocking issue I had with the sway bar. For the money, this is a pretty darn good mod. Plus it looks great when you drive behind the car. __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

07-22-2009, 02:35 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Glad you like it! __________________ 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.

07-22-2009, 06:57 PM	#4
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07-22-2009, 06:59 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	here it is on my car, paired up with a TRD rear sway bar: __________________ 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.

07-22-2009, 08:48 PM	#7
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	Yeah , I have pretty much the same thing just the Gt Spec version(Got it from garm) and felt a huge differnce after install ! __________________ Garm is permanently high because he is the king of smokin' deals!

07-22-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Well that sounds good.

07-22-2009, 07:30 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	cali yaris: can you tell us about the brace here... it's purpose, installation, how it works with the anti-sway bar, and cost?

07-24-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	That looks cool and good mod! Tim

07-24-2009, 12:20 PM	#10
SAKU View User's Garage Drives: White 3-Door Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 161	how does it hold up over time? and has anyone tested it on the track? it looks good but my only concern is that its not as durable as the stock beam, it is alot smaller, but I may be wrong __________________ Saku Ono leo24@cornell.edu

07-24-2009, 01:16 PM	#13
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I can't explain in deep technical terms what it does. I can say that I've used this bar on the track (putting it on and taking it off on the same day), and the rear end feels more stable in turns with it on. There must be some lateral movement that is minimized by a bar like this. I'm sure there are people who can explain in technical terms why it shouldn't work or have any useful purpose, but here are three people, the OP, sandiego and myself that say they feel a difference -- and I have specifically tested this product at the track. If it didn't do anything at all, I would not want the extra weight on my car. __________________ 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.

07-24-2009, 01:31 PM	#14
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	hey garm what brands do you have and price __________________

07-24-2009, 01:32 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	just check out the site, all the bracing and bars are on there __________________ 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.

07-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#17
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	nice cosmetic mod there. i beleieve WHOOPPIE might have one also..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

07-25-2009, 03:24 AM	#18
Terrorize Toyota Newb!! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan w/ Aero Package! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 228	This fit for the sedan too? Anyone else make it except Nitto?

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