Tanabe Strut Tower Bar Install & Review [pics!]

[eco]

Chino,I think Chris was saying,you forgot an HID system.Ohya Chris,Ive called that number you gave me,but no one ever answers,I would like to talk with him,thats the only reason I havnt bought a set yet,then theres that new Klight HID kit Im looking at know.

[Chris07LB]

Originally Posted by eco

Chino,I think Chris was saying,you forgot an HID system.Ohya Chris,Ive called that number you gave me,but no one ever answers,I would like to talk with him,thats the only reason I havnt bought a set yet,then theres that new Klight HID kit Im looking at know.

Email me, Ill give you his direct line (thought thats what i already gave ) and his email addy.

chris03hd@comcast.net

[YamilR]

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Email me, Ill give you his direct line (thought thats what i already gave ) and his email addy.

chris03hd@comcast.net

What about hooking me up with his number and email, I'm getting hooked on HID's . I love them long time

[Chris07LB]

Guys PM me.. Lets keep this thread back on topic.

[ChinoCharles]

Originally Posted by eco

Chino,I think Chris was saying,you forgot an HID system.

Haha, maybe... I haven't forgotten though, trust me. I was going to get his set before this header GB thing went down... its next though, along with some hella fogs, yellow bulbs, nd headlight smokage.

[JeffForSale]

The natural tendancy for a front-drive vehicle like the Yaris would to be understeer, wouldn't it?

And to my understanding, adding more stiffness to the front would cause it to understeer more...

Why would you want that?

[Toyotech]

Originally Posted by JeffForSale

The natural tendancy for a front-drive vehicle like the Yaris would to be understeer, wouldn't it?

And to my understanding, adding more stiffness to the front would cause it to understeer more...

Why would you want that?

there wouldn't be a substantial difference due to the location of the towers so close to the firewall. to change oversteer/understeer a change in sway bar would make the difference.

though a larger bar at the front may decrease understeer.... but depending on the rear of the vehicle, it mean increase. its not a it does this or that answer. you want to make the biggest difference without effecting much oversteer/understeer, get good tires, a better weight as all four corners and a good set of progressive springs to help with camber(not the expensive route)

[cali yaris]

I have one of these coming next week. I have to say that with the bend in it, I'm not convinced of the performance value -- but I'll bolt the sucker on anyway!

[Vanderkitten]

Cali- Did you get the bar? What did you think?

[ahsanaliali]

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[TrashCan Monster]

I noticed after you put the wheels back on, you lowered the car back down. Tanabe's website said it's best to keep the car raised during installation... is this true?
click on one of the middle box for info
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/towerbar.asp

here's a pic that I did a screen shot with

[cali yaris]

whoa a four year old thread comes to life.

[auxmike]

Will this bar clear an Interstate/Exide/Delco aftermarket battery? The stock battery is "shorter" in height than the type you would buy in any US store to replace it. My concern is would the bar clear the new battrey. Anyone know?

[Astroman]

I have a walmart battery now. Clears it fine.

[auxmike]

Do you feel like it makes for better handling? Was it worth the investment?

[cali yaris]

My experience is that you only feel it in *very hard cornering. I've tried it at the track on and off on the same day and can feel the difference.

But for more normal/regular street driving, it's probably more for looks.

[mattymo]

Chris, how the hell was this easy? How were you able to get bolts in from bottom, especially the back bolts? I feel like the springs make it impossible? This kicked my ass for an hour and i failed. Also, how do you reach your hand to screw on nuts at top on the back bolts?....crazy tight! You're a ninja.

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[aspro]

Originally Posted by mattymo

Chris, how the hell was this easy? How were you able to get bolts in from bottom, especially the back bolts? I feel like the springs make it impossible? This kicked my ass for an hour and i failed. Also, how do you reach your hand to screw on nuts at top on the back bolts?....crazy tight! You're a ninja.

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An extension helps keep the bolts in place and gives you more accuracey when trying to seat the bit to the bolt as it does get tight where the springs are. Patients and a few minutes of stretching before attempting go a long way for this install. No need for ninja skill unless you've given up on the install and you want to round house your yaris lol.

And yes performance gain is there but minimal, I think it would best be suited for a more serious suspension set up and will only start to perform when under serious cornering. More for looks for sure, as it looks sweet under there.