otakusan

Hey sorry, I'm actually not getting them installed for another 2 weeks. (I forgot to put *to be installed* beside the listing)
I will update here again once it's on with first impressions. The install requires you to drop the rear sub-frame to access the sway bar bolts, but I'll see if I can just lower it enough to reach the bolts so I don't have to remove the whole thing. (an alignment will be required again after)

leigton

Cool....look forward to hearing your impression. Keep it up. I have been following your build. thanks!

otakusan

So I got a few updates this weekend. I finally got my SARD rear sway bar installed.

Installation required the rear sub-frame to be lowered to access the bolts holding the sway bar down. It wasn't too bad of a job since I was able to get a hold of some hoist time. Like any other car I've own, the most bang for your money is the sway bars.. body roll was greatly reduced making corning much more stable. Now I have to hunt down a front one available for AWD that doesn't cost a fortune.

And since lowering the rear sub-frame requires the mufflers to come off, I saved this for the moment as well:





Last picture was taken by my friend @devstur (on instagram)

And finally, the 2nd JDM premium keyfob holder arrived...

IreneIS350

OMG....I love these!

evchao

How low are you riding on the RSR Coils? How's the ride as well? Do you raise for winter or just leave it 1 height year round?

otakusan

Ya I love those key holders, they're expensive as hell, but such a great piece.

I had them installed in Oct and had used them since. Ride quality is very near stock for normal driving but you can really feel that it's more stable at higher speed turns and highway driving. I had them set at 1.5cm drop on front and 1cm drop at rear than I leave them like that year round.

UTtrooper

Looking great. How is the sound with that exhaust?

otakusan

I'm the type that prefers exhausts that are on the quiet side... and even I think this could use a bit more loud haha... on the outside it sounds like a very nice stock exhaust, but inside the car, I really can't tell I had an aftermarket exhaust. I may need to look into a getting a mid pipe and see.

friday9x

iTrader: (1)

Keep us updated if you get a midpipe. I want to do mine, but im not sure if its worth it!

otakusan

10 months.. they finally arrived...





now i have to find tires and some programmable TPMS

ToDesi

Very Nice, what specs did you end up getting?

otakusan

Thank you
19 x 8.5 +45 in Prism Light Silver.. very conservative specs

Sasnuke

Lookin' good!
Maybe a 235/35/19 to give you a nice ride and some EZ Sensors cloned to the OEM ones. Just throwing it out there.

otakusan

Finally got the wheels on, went out for a late night car wash and a few quick pictures





And I placed an order for the final 2 pieces for the car, APEXi AWD Mid-Pipe and TRD Side skirts...

airjordan1

iTrader: (1)

how difficult was the install of the sway bar? was considering getting it and installing it myself but seems difficult for a novice like me :O