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TRD F&R Sways Installed - Impressions & Link to Pics

Old 12-29-01, 12:38 PM
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I got my TRD F&R Sways installed today at my local dealer. A couple of hours of labor; out the door for ~$175. They of course arrived via the GanzMan.

I made a special effort to tell the Service Rep about the proper install (clearance between said bar and speed sensor cable – he typed it into the invoice / work order; you should do that too).

They did a great job with nary and issue!

Now, for the drive home.

Preface: I have UGO F&R STBs / LTuned Susp / Ltuned Steering ECU / OEM 17s & Dunlops

Tighter, flatter, more responsive, more solid.

The whole front end seems more connected; I love it. I took a 90* turn, like a green arrow and an intersection with a little speed, and it was like point and shoot cornering; hardly any roll, very nice indeed. Granted, my other susp mods may be influencing the factor of effect, but it all sure adds up to a very solidly riding GS.

I went over some uneven road sections and did NOT find the ride harsh. I dunno, maybe I was just in a giddy blur, but it really wasn’t harsh at all.

I was contemplating doing the TRD LCB as well, but now, not sure. Only because not sure I could realize the gains, or the LCB could possibly make it harsh.

Of course I’ve got pics showing the clearance of the front bar and the speed sensor cable – they load in medium size, but can be seen in LARGE too.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/sh10298/l...view=t&.last=1

And Bit’s are great in the other thread as well - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...1&pagenumber=2

Many thanks to Bit and others who helped solve that debacle.

The sways are a worthwhile mod if you want flatter turns, and since they are TRD, your dealer should have little issue installing them for you. Oh yeah, they come in a kick butt BLUE .

Have a safe and enjoyable New Year!

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Old 12-29-01, 12:49 PM
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Awesome!!!
Old 12-29-01, 01:28 PM
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We'll have to chisel that grin off your face now! Congrats.

Now you just need rims

Anyway, your car is GREAT now.
Old 12-29-01, 02:00 PM
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Congrats man!!
The blue realy looks cool.
Thanks for the write up!
Old 12-29-01, 04:13 PM
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AWESOME Dude!!!!

A most excellent addition to your arsenal of upgrades. So are you tossing the car about like you learned up in MD?!?

Wheels are on my spring shopping list so I can't wait to see what you end up going with!

Very nice,

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Thanks guys.

Wheels: yeah, I know. I'm hot and cold with wheels. I just haven't found any that really jump out at me that I just have to have.

I need to get tires first for sure though. I discovered today that mine are in BAD shape, so I'm being careful until I get the new meats installed next weekend; the spare too.

Turns out that I do as well have the dreaded inside wear; on all four since my fronts were rotated to my back. So far inside on the tires that I never noticed it on earlier inspections.

Add to that the torture I put them through when in Asheville, and about 20 smoke clouds I've given birth to since then, and sure enough, I need new rubber. The tire shop does have a Hunter balance / alignment machine, so excellent bonus there!

Later

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Old 12-30-01, 03:57 AM
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Congrats on the upgrade! Come on, you know you need some wheel!
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Yeah! Dexter you need some wheels. I heard since its winter the wheels are going down, so now is the time to buy.
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