Front STB on 430
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Originally posted by Lexusfreak
I'd get the STB, but do the under car braces make that much difference? & are they bolt on installations or is it more complicated than that?
I'd get the STB, but do the under car braces make that much difference? & are they bolt on installations or is it more complicated than that?
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Originally posted by Lexusfreak
STB looks awesome!!
How much was just the bar?
I noticed that on the L-tuned site also that you can get front & rear "braces" that go under the car. Can someone explain what the purpose(s) of these if you already have the STB?
or are they not necessary?
Also, are they just "bolt on" parts or are there any significant modifications that are needed before you install them? Finally do they make any "significant" difference in bracing the car as they are fairly expensive?(I know you can get just the front brace only) & do they improve the ride or make the car more "harsh" when driving?
I currently own a 01 ES but down the road I would seriously consider the GS as it is a georgous car and am very courious to these mods. Any help is appreciated.
STB looks awesome!!
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I noticed that on the L-tuned site also that you can get front & rear "braces" that go under the car. Can someone explain what the purpose(s) of these if you already have the STB?
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Also, are they just "bolt on" parts or are there any significant modifications that are needed before you install them? Finally do they make any "significant" difference in bracing the car as they are fairly expensive?(I know you can get just the front brace only) & do they improve the ride or make the car more "harsh" when driving?
I currently own a 01 ES but down the road I would seriously consider the GS as it is a georgous car and am very courious to these mods. Any help is appreciated.
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the underbody braces also help to make the car more rigit
yes they are all bolt on
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Originally posted by Lexusfreak
Thanks for your responses everyone!
Rominl, what are the front & rear underbody braces worth? & what would you say they weigh (roughly)?
Thanks for your responses everyone!
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the tom's one, it has two extra beams to hold more stuff, but also a lot more expensive, close to 300 bucks?
the rear lcb, tom's make it, two types, one is closed (like a square) and one is open (light a u shape), both are 300 bucks. the closed type, unless you have certain aftermarket exhausts, you will hit
there is also tom's 6 links (literally, 6 links, 3 for each side) for the rear underbody, make suspension stiffer, another 300 bucks
yup, modding the gs isn't cheap
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Ouch! lol
Thanks for your help Rominl......I'd probobly fo with the STB & front TRD lcb.
I wonder why Lexus didn't at least put a factory front STB on the GS to begin with?
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Originally posted by Lexusfreak
Ouch! lol
Thanks for your help Rominl......I'd probobly fo with the STB & front TRD lcb.
I wonder why Lexus didn't at least put a factory front STB on the GS to begin with?
Ouch! lol
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Originally posted by Lexusfreak
Ouch! lol
Thanks for your help Rominl......I'd probobly fo with the STB & front TRD lcb.
I wonder why Lexus didn't at least put a factory front STB on the GS to begin with?
Ouch! lol
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