F-Sport Sway bar & Under Chassis Brace
02-10-09, 09:28 PM
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F-Sport Sway bar & Under Chassis Brace
Anyone who has installed both of F-Sport Sway bar set & Under Chassis Brace, could you recommend the different feeling between before and after please.
Because now my IS250 RWD had installed only F-Sport Suspension without lowered. So, I would like to know some idea with those equipment. Will your car drive better after put both equipment? Should I install or not?
Because now my IS250 RWD had installed only F-Sport Suspension without lowered. So, I would like to know some idea with those equipment. Will your car drive better after put both equipment? Should I install or not?
02-11-09, 03:52 AM
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I'm riding on stock suspension, but.....
The sway bars made a notable difference in handling
The chassis brace (installed a few months later), not so much, although it did stiffen the rear end up slightly.
Overall, the car definitely drives much better than stock, but I would say that the majority of it was due to the sways, which are definitely worth the price IMO. The chassis brace may not be worth the price tag.
I've written about the difference in feel in a few of my other posts.
I'm riding on stock suspension, but.....
The sway bars made a notable difference in handling
The chassis brace (installed a few months later), not so much, although it did stiffen the rear end up slightly.
Overall, the car definitely drives much better than stock, but I would say that the majority of it was due to the sways, which are definitely worth the price IMO. The chassis brace may not be worth the price tag.
I've written about the difference in feel in a few of my other posts.
02-11-09, 09:57 AM
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quick answer:
I'm riding on stock suspension, but.....
The sway bars made a notable difference in handling
The chassis brace (installed a few months later), not so much, although it did stiffen the rear end up slightly.
Overall, the car definitely drives much better than stock, but I would say that the majority of it was due to the sways, which are definitely worth the price IMO. The chassis brace may not be worth the price tag.
I've written about the difference in feel in a few of my other posts.
I'm riding on stock suspension, but.....
The sway bars made a notable difference in handling
The chassis brace (installed a few months later), not so much, although it did stiffen the rear end up slightly.
Overall, the car definitely drives much better than stock, but I would say that the majority of it was due to the sways, which are definitely worth the price IMO. The chassis brace may not be worth the price tag.
I've written about the difference in feel in a few of my other posts.
02-11-09, 02:48 PM
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If you want the rear to feel slightly firmer (ie-more BMW-like) and/or you can pick it up cheap then I would say go for it. Otherwise, you could probably pass on it.
But, I will say that I am VERY pleased with the way my car handles overall. But, keep in mind that tires also play a major role in handling.
But, I will say that I am VERY pleased with the way my car handles overall. But, keep in mind that tires also play a major role in handling.
02-18-09, 03:37 AM
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If you want the rear to feel slightly firmer (ie-more BMW-like) and/or you can pick it up cheap then I would say go for it. Otherwise, you could probably pass on it.
But, I will say that I am VERY pleased with the way my car handles overall. But, keep in mind that tires also play a major role in handling.
But, I will say that I am VERY pleased with the way my car handles overall. But, keep in mind that tires also play a major role in handling.
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02-19-09, 12:05 AM
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sway bar and HP shocks
I too agree with the sway bar bang for the buck, but I also install Tokico HP (blue) shocks at all for corners, this made a really nice difference in handling too. Might want to try the Tokico's with the sway bars and have the car aligned with a slight under steer, you'll feel like the rear is planted. My next suspension tweak is to upgrade factory rubber to Michelin PS2's. Good luck.
02-19-09, 05:54 AM
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Thanks for sharing!
I had order both of them and they will reach my shipping agent in US next week.
I will install them and go BRC Circuit for check their increase handing.
The previous track, I'm impressive with F-Sport Shock when comparing with The OEM but not better than Tein SuperStreet which has EDFC for control and adjust the rebound , height by driver in car.
I had order both of them and they will reach my shipping agent in US next week.
I will install them and go BRC Circuit for check their increase handing.
The previous track, I'm impressive with F-Sport Shock when comparing with The OEM but not better than Tein SuperStreet which has EDFC for control and adjust the rebound , height by driver in car.
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I too was wondering about the chassis brace..but after just recently installing the sways...I dont think the brace can add anything else now...the sways itself makes a big difference already.
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Yeah if you already got the sways then you're set. I only added the brace after getting the sways because I got a good deal on it.
