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Need help (improving the handling!!)

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Old 06-10-01, 04:21 PM
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hi, currently i have Ltuned ECU+suspension, and what would be the next thing to upgrade for handling?? i heard that strut bar won't fit on my GS430 unless i remove the engine cover T.T, the cover really looks nice though i dont wanna remove them.. is there any strut bar that can fit the GS430 without removing the engine cover off?? and how about the sway bars??? WHAT should i upgrade next???? please help!!!! thanks






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Old 06-10-01, 04:39 PM
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TRD sway bars gives a BIG reduction in body roll/lean - very cool.
Old 06-10-01, 04:41 PM
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What kind of tires are you running? If they are the stock Bridgestone POS 030s I'd change them first. If handling is your preference I'd stick with the 17 inch rims. My choice for tires is Michelin Pilot XGTs, but the Toyos deserve a close look. But whatever you choose, I'd go up to 245s from the 235s.

Next look for sway bars. Front and back. Then if you still want a stiffer body I'd look at front and back STBs, and yes, you'll have to part with the engine cover for the front STB...and some trunk space for the rear. Depends on how much more torsional stiffness you want vs. the look of the engine cover.
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IMO, the order should be:
Strut Tower Bar (can't recommend one for 430)
Anti-roll bars, aka sways from TRD or Tom's
Underbrace from TRD or Tom's

Again, Steve Ganz can get you all this stuff.
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