NEW MOD'S TOMS GS REAR BRACE & TOMS 6 LINKS
01-17-13, 04:52 AM
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Sorry for reviving an old thread but i did not want to start a new one and get told off for not doing a search 
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I need some advice from the 2GS lot, especially Tom's Bracing pros...
I own a 2010 SC430 and would like to beef up my suspension and handling a little (or a lot haha).
Basically, we recently found out the TRD front Sway bar from the 2GS bolts up directly to the 2SC. The rear however needs modifications so for now, i will be ordering a front sway bar.
I have also decided to order a set of MeisterR coilovers for the SC, very good, bespoke product built by a knowledgeable guy for his wife's SC430 specifically.
I have also placed an order for the Cusco front STB since the rear would interfere with the hardtop when the convertible is down.
With this setup, i should have a good setup up front but a near factory setup in the rear albeit coilovers. The main issue with the SC is the chassis stiffness.. The vehicle is closely related to a spaghetti especially with the top down. Dont get me wrong, the car handles pretty well for what it is but it does not give you a secure feeling per-say. I understand that this is a touring convertible not a sports car but i have reason to believe its a decent platform to work on and could be dramatically improved with the correct suspension/chassis stiffening setup.
HOWEVER... I am worried i end up over stiffening the chassis and inducing understeer. I need to tastefully mod my suspension whilst considering a set budget.
Going back to the main topic. If i were to have a good said of coilovers, a FRONT-ONLY TRD Sway-bar, and a Front STB. What can i get done to the rear in order of making it up on par with the front without over-stiffening the whole chassis?
Shall i get the 6-link setup only, or do i need to get the rear LCB as support? Do i also need to get the front? How will this help when i already should have a decent setup up front with my current vision.
Please keep in mind the braces are $687.87 a pop now, and $500 for the 6-links.
Your thoughts please.
Thanks,
Moe
..I need some advice from the 2GS lot, especially Tom's Bracing pros...
I own a 2010 SC430 and would like to beef up my suspension and handling a little (or a lot haha).
Basically, we recently found out the TRD front Sway bar from the 2GS bolts up directly to the 2SC. The rear however needs modifications so for now, i will be ordering a front sway bar.
I have also decided to order a set of MeisterR coilovers for the SC, very good, bespoke product built by a knowledgeable guy for his wife's SC430 specifically.
I have also placed an order for the Cusco front STB since the rear would interfere with the hardtop when the convertible is down.
With this setup, i should have a good setup up front but a near factory setup in the rear albeit coilovers. The main issue with the SC is the chassis stiffness.. The vehicle is closely related to a spaghetti especially with the top down. Dont get me wrong, the car handles pretty well for what it is but it does not give you a secure feeling per-say. I understand that this is a touring convertible not a sports car but i have reason to believe its a decent platform to work on and could be dramatically improved with the correct suspension/chassis stiffening setup.
HOWEVER... I am worried i end up over stiffening the chassis and inducing understeer. I need to tastefully mod my suspension whilst considering a set budget.
Going back to the main topic. If i were to have a good said of coilovers, a FRONT-ONLY TRD Sway-bar, and a Front STB. What can i get done to the rear in order of making it up on par with the front without over-stiffening the whole chassis?
Shall i get the 6-link setup only, or do i need to get the rear LCB as support? Do i also need to get the front? How will this help when i already should have a decent setup up front with my current vision.
Please keep in mind the braces are $687.87 a pop now, and $500 for the 6-links.
Your thoughts please.
Thanks,
Moe
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