Some Cusco stuff arrived, decided to install the strut bars & save the rest for later.

 

looking good Danny

 

Clean struts! You feel the difference in handling?

 

Yeah I've been throwing it into some turns going real fast and the car seems to be cornering flatter. You know how it is when you just do a minor modification though, not sure if I'm just overthinking and assume I can feel it, but I'm sure once I'm all done with this build it'll go well with all the other parts. I've also got Cusco sway bar & sway bar links ready to go in, but I'll just do that along with all the other stuff.

Update: Got Megan Motor Mounts today, added it to my parts pile
Ordered 2 new Federal 595 RSRs as I destroyed mine

Looking to order everything on the menu from Battle Version, most stoked about the differential bushings & subframe bushings, but all the parts are

 

So today was fairly productive
My shipment came in from Battle Version. I ordered everything on the menu for the 2GS
Along with it I decided I'd do brakes, front lower & upper control arms, ball joints, rear stainless lines, my rear sway bar, front & rear links (Cusco front sway bar needs special ordered from Japan 4-6 weeks, should have that soon too though)
So I installed the inner/outer tie rods, steering rack spacer, toe arms, traction arms from Battle Version

I saved the Subframe & Differential bushings for when I do my engine/trans build up soon between downtime having the engine at the machine shop.


The difference with the Battle Version parts is amazing. My steering is everything I've ever wanted now. I almost feel it's better than an E46 M3 (I've spent a lot of time driving one, not being biased)
The rear sway bar (I set it to hectic mode [stiffest]) and links made a noticeable difference and the rear feels planted. I was able to go crazy on my alignment (have an alignment shop) and now the car corners flat and is set up for grip.

I can't wait to get the rest of my Battle Version stuff in, LSD and other parts I have posted in pages 1 & 2. I don't think I've ever been happier with how my car performed.










Everything went very well today, except some dumb *** who owned this car before me cross threaded the caliper bolts. So the bolt broke in the nut. Well the nut is pressed into the caliper and a part of it. Thankfully when you have the cores, remans cost like 50 bucks. Decided I'll just get new ones instead of utilizing other bolts or something, plus these say Supra and look cool !

 

hey were you located? I have nearly every suspension part for the car except links and bushings and would like to talk shop. did I read that you own an alignment shop?

 

This thread is so full of win.

The only thing I haven't changed yet it sway bars. They're just so expensive. :P

Can't wait to see this car in person.

 

sways will hands down be the most noticeable differencet!!!! get the trd blues ftw

 

Costa Mesa off the 405/Bristol
Yeah, we do more than just alignments, but alignment is our specialty. Shoot me a message on here or text me @ 909-969-1133 I'd be glad to help you


I love my Cusco rear sway bar. A set from Figs is like $500 or something, but I just love Cusco products. I got Moog sway bar links which are good enough for $40, where as all the performance companies want like $200. They can't be more than marginally better, but I may try them eventually because why not lol
I need to special order my Cusco front sway bar & chassis brace. 4-6 weeks :/

 

wow man, puttin in work!

 

nice you are just down the street, I will stop by in the near future

 

I wouldn't doubt it! I'm planning to get the FIGs set one of these days lol. I like the rear adjustability (full stiff!) I'll probably wish that I got them sooner.

Hmm sounds to me like a clublexus 2gs alignment shop meet.

 

what did you do with the black te37 (reps?)?

 

Aww yeee GSes for days!

I sold them on Craigslist
They were in poor condition, but I'm a Varrstoen dealer @ the shop so I can get you a set for a good chunk less if you want them. I sell all kinds of wheels, but Varrstoens are heavy as hell. TSW Rotary forged is like 8lb a wheel lighter in the same size as Varrstoens. The Varrstoens do have a bunch of desired styles though

 

huh? I didn't know that. I am on TSW;s right now