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Old 05-04-09, 06:48 PM
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You dont want to drive a car, especially RWD, with mismatched sway bars, especially with the heavier bar in the rear. Its way too dangerous, the car will oversteer like crazy.
Old 05-04-09, 07:31 PM
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I am getting Megan Coilovers, would these be a good addition to do as well or will the new coilovers be good enough?
I am currently on stock suspension.
Old 05-06-09, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sam430
I just received the trd sways. The front is HEAVY!... the rear is dinky. I haven't put it on yet but I'm thinking that if anyone want to buy the trd sway should just get the front.

But what do I know, I haven't even put them on yet ...not even close to mix'n and matching.
It is dinky compared to the front, but compared to the OEM rear it's pretty beefy too.


Originally Posted by esolo98
I am getting Megan Coilovers, would these be a good addition to do as well or will the new coilovers be good enough?
I am currently on stock suspension.
I'd get the sway bars too, they go hand in hand to transform the handling on the GS.
Old 05-06-09, 07:07 AM
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Are the TRD bars adjustable like the Daizens?
Old 05-06-09, 09:36 AM
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No they're not.
Old 05-06-09, 09:39 AM
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Thank you sir
Old 05-06-09, 11:13 AM
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I ordered the daizens from Sewell. Can't wait for them to arrive.
Old 05-06-09, 12:27 PM
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Och,

Please keep us updated on your new purchase! I have been going back and forth with these bars and think that I am leaning towards the Daizens because of Atlanta's less-than-perfect roads. I also want to retain as smooth of a ride as possible which seems more plausible with the Daizens.

Good luck! When is the install date?
Old 05-06-09, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Och,

Please keep us updated on your new purchase! I have been going back and forth with these bars and think that I am leaning towards the Daizens because of Atlanta's less-than-perfect roads. I also want to retain as smooth of a ride as possible which seems more plausible with the Daizens.

Good luck! When is the install date?
I have no idea, I'll probably have them put on as soon as I receive them. With that being said, I got daizen steering rack bushings installed yesterday, what an improvement... You know that loose feeling felt in the steering wheel when going over bumps, potholes or gravel? Its gone completely.
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I might have to try those too. Thanks!
Old 05-09-09, 03:20 AM
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I have the TRD's and the rear snapped so I put the stock one back on. Just having the front bar works fine for me.
Old 05-10-09, 12:29 PM
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I installed the TRD blue friday night. Easy install... (I just hate to jack up my car though). The blue does do it's job well, I just wished it would be a little more firmer though.

^ you can still buy'em... the discount still going on at sewell.
Old 05-10-09, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by sam430
I installed the TRD blue friday night. Easy install... (I just hate to jack up my car though). The blue does do it's job well, I just wished it would be a little more firmer though.

^ you can still buy'em... the discount still going on at sewell.
No complaints on the ride quality? what's the advantages & disadvantages thanks in advance
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Just installed my daizens this weekend and I can say that I can tell a difference, but I ran into a problem with my rear sway link. On one of the links the allen head stripped and became a big pain which will cause me to probably replace it. But overall very pleased with how they perform now I just have to go test them on some on and off ramps
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I had no issue with the ride quality of the TRD blue. IT's not noticeable... in fact, I think it might have improved. It seems to help dampen bumps. This dampening like effect may not go so well if you run on really rough roads... bumpy is okay...but not like the ones that have a road repair where they line up series of test strips or strips of tar going across the roads for a long length.

Here in CALI, it's a must upgrade.

Like I said earlier, it should be more stiff... I think I improved curve acceleration/speed by about 10-20 mph (depends on how much of a curve there is). If road is not too curvy, I say 20+ mile per hour improvement over stock sway. On a almost circular curve, about 10mph improvement (this is why I think it should be a little stiffer... I noticed it started to lean).

Not sure how to tell it... My command with the English language is not all the great.


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