Mod Binge- Cusco Bar too?
01-08-15, 10:22 AM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Hey Buddy,
I found this carbing bar, is this the one you are running?
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...w=&range_high=
Does it fit nicely over the engine cover? Is there room?
I found this carbing bar, is this the one you are running?
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...w=&range_high=
Does it fit nicely over the engine cover? Is there room?
01-08-15, 12:07 PM
#17
I looked more closely at that website, and I do not not feel the lower price justifies the potential hassle. I'm going to buy this on ebay:
Cusco 187 540 A Cusco Strut Bar Type OS | eBay
Cusco 187 540 A Cusco Strut Bar Type OS | eBay
03-21-15, 07:21 PM
#20
I know this thread is a couple of months old but did you get the Carbing? If so, what do you think of it?
I like the idea of the access afforded by the Custco, but not sure the two pivot points are a good idea. People really seem to like it though. I see Custco has a quick release that will work on their bar too. I'm not racing my SC by any means, but the flex/jiggle, especially with the top down, is really annoying.
I like the idea of the access afforded by the Custco, but not sure the two pivot points are a good idea. People really seem to like it though. I see Custco has a quick release that will work on their bar too. I'm not racing my SC by any means, but the flex/jiggle, especially with the top down, is really annoying.
03-21-15, 08:43 PM
#21
I use the Carbing Strut Tower Brace this is a solid connection between the 2 towers no flex like the Cusco.. the flex in the 430sc body dose not flex enough so you really don't feel it.' the Tom's lower brace will tighten the bottom of the car. now the tower bar will make the car be tight. I use the Carbing tower bar and was going to install the Tom's lower brace but at 71 years old make no sence. I need to stop playing with the car and just drive and enjoy it. but its hard to.
Did you sell the Tom's stuff ?
03-22-15, 06:43 AM
#23
I know this thread is a couple of months old but did you get the Carbing? If so, what do you think of it?
I like the idea of the access afforded by the Custco, but not sure the two pivot points are a good idea. People really seem to like it though. I see Custco has a quick release that will work on their bar too. I'm not racing my SC by any means, but the flex/jiggle, especially with the top down, is really annoying.
I like the idea of the access afforded by the Custco, but not sure the two pivot points are a good idea. People really seem to like it though. I see Custco has a quick release that will work on their bar too. I'm not racing my SC by any means, but the flex/jiggle, especially with the top down, is really annoying.
03-22-15, 07:18 AM
#24
From Cusco USA:
03-24-15, 06:11 PM
#26
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Torque specs for strut bar?
Just got my strut bar today in the mail all the way from Japan. What torque specs do you all use for the install. Instructions are in Japanese. Maybe 25 to 35 foot pounds?? Thanks
03-25-15, 03:59 PM
#27
40 ft-lbs. All good.
03-25-15, 06:37 PM
#29
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Just installed my cusco today. Front end feels a bit more controlled but not a dramatic difference. How do you all detect the improvement from the strut bar? Go around turns fast? Improved steering response or braking?
Sadly I went to clean the bar and the chrome finish scratched. It's not chrome at all. It's a light glaze. It was just a damn sponge with the abrasive side, the same sponge I use on my delicate glass top oven! Now the bar has scratched all over it. I wanted to cry. Looks like I can sang it to smooth it out though..
Sadly I went to clean the bar and the chrome finish scratched. It's not chrome at all. It's a light glaze. It was just a damn sponge with the abrasive side, the same sponge I use on my delicate glass top oven! Now the bar has scratched all over it. I wanted to cry. Looks like I can sang it to smooth it out though..
03-25-15, 07:02 PM
#30
Just installed my cusco today. Front end feels a bit more controlled but not a dramatic difference. How do you all detect the improvement from the strut bar? Go around turns fast? Improved steering response or braking?
Sadly I went to clean the bar and the chrome finish scratched. It's not chrome at all. It's a light glaze. It was just a damn sponge with the abrasive side, the same sponge I use on my delicate glass top oven! Now the bar has scratched all over it. I wanted to cry. Looks like I can sang it to smooth it out though..
Sadly I went to clean the bar and the chrome finish scratched. It's not chrome at all. It's a light glaze. It was just a damn sponge with the abrasive side, the same sponge I use on my delicate glass top oven! Now the bar has scratched all over it. I wanted to cry. Looks like I can sang it to smooth it out though..
