I want my V to handle well
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Aidan@EP-styling
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Send Gryzor a PM if you don't get the answers you are looking for. He has a TRD suspension with plenty of other mods and his handles like a Go-Kart
gglavin
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cusco/tein coilovers for a start if you want to improve ( you can get pillowball top mounts to adjust the camber ) there are cheaper alternatives like BC coilovers or meister R. good tyres like bridgestone, toyo ot Yokohama ( camskill )
upgrade bushes & drop links ( TRD on RHD japan or any of the traders here ) & engine mounts ( powerflex on ebay ), front & back strut braces.
rear anti-roll bar like whiteline & panhard rod & anti _lift kit. you could also replace the factory front anti roll bar with a thicker after market job.
most of this stuff you can get from traders here, I have these upgrades & the car handles like a go kart
the key to good handling is how well this is set up for track or road use.
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cameroon95
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I recently had a rear arb fitted and was pretty impressed by the difference it made, car has much more feel.
Franza1
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Correct, first recommendation is inspecting and replacing the bushings, after that you have to ask yourself what the car will be used for most, if it's a predominantly road car i would stick with the shocks and springs, add a rear ARB on the medium settings and get the alignment done. see how you get on from there. a lot of it depends on your driving style.
to be totally honest my car is a bit harsh for daily driving but the other half ( Tanya ) seems to find it incredibly easy to handle too easy infact more so than myself.
MeisterR
Lifer
First, the best coilovers in the world will not do any good if your standard bushes are all worn, so get those check and make sure they are in good condition first.
Once that is done, then I would suggest getting a set of coilovers and getting them setup correctly.
"Dual Perch" Coilovers like the MeisterR Zeta-R coilovers have alot of benifit than just lowering the car.
The linear rate springs will make the weight shift alot smoother.
The Mono-Tube Dampers will increase damper sensitivity and performance.
And if you really get into it, you can properly corner weight balance the car to even out the turn in and provide better overall grip to all 4 tyres.
gglavin
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you will need 6 & get some drop links for the front antiroll bar from Toyota ( just give the chassis number)
http://www.rhdjapan.com/trd-lateral-control-rod-bushing-ep71-ep82-ep91-58635
log on to RHD japan & look up TRD bushes for your car, they are all there
also probably wortt changing engine mounts.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m19b346s0p0 check here for whiteline products & also superflex drop links
Thanks.
What is more benificial out of the front or rear ARB? (im only getting 1 first because i get paid next week to get the other 1)
Also, how many engine mounts do I need? How many Bush's? what type of bush's?
(Sorry for all the nooby questions. I'll be a pro soon
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gglavin
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Thanks.
What is more benificial out of the front or rear ARB? (im only getting 1 first because i get paid next week to get the other 1)
Also, how many engine mounts do I need? How many Bush's? what type of bush's?
(Sorry for all the nooby questions. I'll be a pro soon
1 for engine & 2 for gearbox ( camskill have them i think or ebay ) do you have LSD gearbox??? if you do you wont need the rear gearbox mount bush as does not fit
6 in total = inner & outer control arm bushes X4 & rear trailing arm bushes x 2
then drop links from either superflex or toyota, rear anti roll bar is more beneficial to you mate
http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?c=PFLEXTOYOTA&s=category
here larkspeed have the engine mounts aswell , thats where i got them.
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asifatyard21
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best handling mod i ever did was fitting a cusco LSD i am selling 1 if your interested give me a shout. grip is awesome and handling is vastly improved!! im sure every one who has drve a gt with a cusco LSD will agree
The_Notorious_C_A_T
Lifer
Franza is the man to listen to on this matter.
Also might not need one of the wishbone bushes if you get the alk kit, as that replaces 1 on each wishbone.
Replace all bushes if old ones are radged. When I put on all my uprated stuff it was so much better than standard.
Also might not need one of the wishbone bushes if you get the alk kit, as that replaces 1 on each wishbone.
Replace all bushes if old ones are radged. When I put on all my uprated stuff it was so much better than standard.
Dutchstarletdriver
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Toyo R888 handling is much better than normal tires because or the stiff walls. And some light wheels.
gglavin
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I changed all the bushes, engine, gearbox, drop links, added rear ARB , strut braces, coilovers with adjustable top mounts, toyo R888 up front & the grip is unreal, no rattles & sturdy as hell !!! but depends on your settings, road, or track, get it aligned properly etc...
my advice is change them all, im sure they are over 10 years old by now
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If i fit the read ARB my self, what allignments need doing?
Franza1
Supermoderator & Area Reps Manager
The rear ARB is a simple bolt on job, you'll need to drill two holes in the rear members, you'll get full instructions how to fit them from the manufacturer so they are easy. as for alignment you don't really need any but it's always recommended you get the alignment checked anyway when ever you add any handling equipment.
Bushings here is what you'll need exactly.
if your going for a front ARB
front arm bushings you'll get them at www.priracing.com
Anti Lift Kit, you'll get them off of the traders on here or on ebay.
you can get TRD trailing arm bushings from RHD japan i think or one of the traders will sort you out.
if your not going for a front ARB then add a set of front roll bar link bushings to that. you'll get them at toyota.
as for other stuff you'll need it's recommended you get a panhard rod. all of that should get you handling pretty well. after that i's a matter of adjusting the settings and alignment to suite your driving style.
Remember though that the car's characteristic will change when ever you fit something suspension wise so take it easy in it for a bit and don't drive hard till you get used to it.
gglavin
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probably wont need to be aligned but no harm, unless your tyres are wearing uneven.
good advice there from franza, take it handy...:drive: it will take time to collect all the items but well worth it.