Need help with Daizen sways
10-08-04, 08:12 AM
#31
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Originally posted by redgs4
All the Tom's braces can be purchased from Steve @ Carson. Can't comment on the Daizen's as I'm running the TRD's.
All the Tom's braces can be purchased from Steve @ Carson. Can't comment on the Daizen's as I'm running the TRD's.
10-08-04, 08:13 AM
#32
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Originally posted by Neo
Just curious. Are you running any lower front brace? Also, you might run into the problem of a link (in the 6-link) hitting your exhaust. It does not hit all exhausts but quite a few.
Just curious. Are you running any lower front brace? Also, you might run into the problem of a link (in the 6-link) hitting your exhaust. It does not hit all exhausts but quite a few.
I have the Tanabe Medallion Exhausts. Is that going to be a problem?
10-08-04, 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by BA_GS400
sounds like you've got it man. you cannot go wrong with that advice, it's a proven combination.
btw, since no one directly mentioned this, I'm compelled to. with your driving habit background, you may already know this..... *anytime* you lower the front of a car or bike it is going to A. turn in quicker. B. cause the rear to be slightly looser in corners.
certainly the LSD will "aid" in that feeling, and a quality set of fatter tires would actually keep the rear more planted, but, all in all, with the medium setting of the sway bar factored in, .....I don't think it's too surprising that you've got the driving sensation that you've got there.
Get those rear braces man, and get that swaybar set !! Times a wastin'!!!
sounds like you've got it man. you cannot go wrong with that advice, it's a proven combination.
btw, since no one directly mentioned this, I'm compelled to. with your driving habit background, you may already know this..... *anytime* you lower the front of a car or bike it is going to A. turn in quicker. B. cause the rear to be slightly looser in corners.
certainly the LSD will "aid" in that feeling, and a quality set of fatter tires would actually keep the rear more planted, but, all in all, with the medium setting of the sway bar factored in, .....I don't think it's too surprising that you've got the driving sensation that you've got there.
Get those rear braces man, and get that swaybar set !! Times a wastin'!!!
I'm seriously thinking that I should go ahead and get the Tom's pieces anyway. If it can only make the car handle better, I don't see too many "cons" so far. I'll probably be giving Steve a call first of next week, depending how much or how little the adjustment from later on today does.
Yall stay tuned.
10-08-04, 11:31 AM
#34
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
No front braces, just a STB and sway.
I have the Tanabe Medallion Exhausts. Is that going to be a problem?
No front braces, just a STB and sway.
I have the Tanabe Medallion Exhausts. Is that going to be a problem?
Another theory for you... I have the ATS Carbon LSD, a clutch type LSD similar to the TRD. Did you properly break in your LSD? Do you have the right fluid/friction modifiers. Without proper break in the engagement between clutch plates can be rough and create a squirrely feeling under throttle while cornering. Again my personal experience.
10-08-04, 12:23 PM
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Yeah, be sure to get the "open" type RLCB to avoid any probs with clearing your exhaust. Here is a pic of mine so you can see where the problem would be.
I know this alone will really help your handling, but you might want to consider also adding the RSTB to really stiffen up the chassis at the rear.
I know this alone will really help your handling, but you might want to consider also adding the RSTB to really stiffen up the chassis at the rear.
10-08-04, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by FutureGS400
Yeah, be sure to get the "open" type RLCB to avoid any probs with clearing your exhaust. Here is a pic of mine so you can see where the problem would be.
I know this alone will really help your handling, but you might want to consider also adding the RSTB to really stiffen up the chassis at the rear.
Yeah, be sure to get the "open" type RLCB to avoid any probs with clearing your exhaust. Here is a pic of mine so you can see where the problem would be.
I know this alone will really help your handling, but you might want to consider also adding the RSTB to really stiffen up the chassis at the rear.
10-08-04, 08:30 PM
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Ok, to recap:
I need the "open" rear lower cross bar and 6 piece link.
Unfortunately, I can't use a Rear strut bar because I wasn't as smart as Dave and had my stereo stuff install around the strut bar.
I've set the rear sways at their stiffest setting so far. I haven't got a chance to push it, because I'm letting myself get used to that setting before I go pushing it. I also have a bad tire now and have to wait until monday to get a new one. I'll push it a little better then.
I need the "open" rear lower cross bar and 6 piece link.
Unfortunately, I can't use a Rear strut bar because I wasn't as smart as Dave and had my stereo stuff install around the strut bar.
I've set the rear sways at their stiffest setting so far. I haven't got a chance to push it, because I'm letting myself get used to that setting before I go pushing it. I also have a bad tire now and have to wait until monday to get a new one. I'll push it a little better then.
10-09-04, 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
agree, not a lot of cars can use the closed type brace. i am happy that i have the closed type with apexi and no problem
agree, not a lot of cars can use the closed type brace. i am happy that i have the closed type with apexi and no problem
10-11-04, 02:16 AM
#39
Originally posted by jmecbr900
Ok, to recap:
I need the "open" rear lower cross bar and 6 piece link.
Unfortunately, I can't use a Rear strut bar because I wasn't as smart as Dave and had my stereo stuff install around the strut bar.
I've set the rear sways at their stiffest setting so far. I haven't got a chance to push it, because I'm letting myself get used to that setting before I go pushing it. I also have a bad tire now and have to wait until monday to get a new one. I'll push it a little better then.
Ok, to recap:
I need the "open" rear lower cross bar and 6 piece link.
Unfortunately, I can't use a Rear strut bar because I wasn't as smart as Dave and had my stereo stuff install around the strut bar.
I've set the rear sways at their stiffest setting so far. I haven't got a chance to push it, because I'm letting myself get used to that setting before I go pushing it. I also have a bad tire now and have to wait until monday to get a new one. I'll push it a little better then.
for the 6 links, just expect to get quite some annoying rattle when it hits the exhaust
10-11-04, 02:17 AM
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Originally posted by FutureGS400
I'm curious- does the apexi exhaust have different resonators that allow the closed type brace to clear with no interference? Got any pics?
I'm curious- does the apexi exhaust have different resonators that allow the closed type brace to clear with no interference? Got any pics?
that helps huh actually the brace will hit the exhuast on BOTH front and back slightly, coz' the piping on the apexi is pretty thick. however, putting a little washer and problem solved
10-11-04, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
Ok, to recap:
I need the "open" rear lower cross bar and 6 piece link.
Unfortunately, I can't use a Rear strut bar because I wasn't as smart as Dave and had my stereo stuff install around the strut bar.
I've set the rear sways at their stiffest setting so far. I haven't got a chance to push it, because I'm letting myself get used to that setting before I go pushing it. I also have a bad tire now and have to wait until monday to get a new one. I'll push it a little better then.
Ok, to recap:
I need the "open" rear lower cross bar and 6 piece link.
Unfortunately, I can't use a Rear strut bar because I wasn't as smart as Dave and had my stereo stuff install around the strut bar.
I've set the rear sways at their stiffest setting so far. I haven't got a chance to push it, because I'm letting myself get used to that setting before I go pushing it. I also have a bad tire now and have to wait until monday to get a new one. I'll push it a little better then.
10-11-04, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by FutureGS400
When you say the "stiffest setting" -what hole on the sway bar did you use to attach the link?
When you say the "stiffest setting" -what hole on the sway bar did you use to attach the link?
10-11-04, 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
hahaa actually guess what, the apexi does NOT have any resonators that helps huh
actually the brace will hit the exhuast on BOTH front and back slightly, coz' the piping on the apexi is pretty thick. however, putting a little washer and problem solved
hahaa actually guess what, the apexi does NOT have any resonators
that helps huh actually the brace will hit the exhuast on BOTH front and back slightly, coz' the piping on the apexi is pretty thick. however, putting a little washer and problem solved
