What braces can I buy for my car?
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mkIIIman089 said:
Larry A, Chris J, and I got this bar before nearly anyone else in North America.
Larry A's comment was: "Reduces flex with the roof out by 80%!"
Chris J has a hardtop and likely didn't notice any real difference with the bar.
I say this bar ROCKS! I don't have noticeable chassis flex with the top out.
You want to blow your mind? Get this bar (not the ebay ones - get the Do Luck bar) and start installing.
Start lining things up and disconnect the bottom end of the seatbelts. Then pull back the carpet and WTF?!? Did Toyota really do what I think they did? Yep. There it is - plain as day. There are perforations in the carpet so you can punch out a hole for the bolt that holds this bar to the body. Not only did they do that but they also put a threaded hole in the metal in the perfect spot for this bar.
Did Toyota design the MkIII Supra for this bar?
It is like you were supposed to have this bar in there.
supra_ed said:
sadly, the 3rd gen f-bodies aren't made to nearly the same quality as our cars (ours where a hell of a lot more expensive as well).
we actually have somewhat of a boxed frame under our car while the f-bodies don't
yep, mustangs too...
not saying subframe connectors wouldn't help (as the MKIV's can get em), but it's not as bad...
BUT, all the stiffness of the chassis is wasted if the subframes are not properly torqued down. Mine where nearly FINGER TIGHT, and tightening them to spec got rid of most of the shimmy with the targa off.
not saying subframe connectors wouldn't help (as the MKIV's can get em), but it's not as bad...
BUT, all the stiffness of the chassis is wasted if the subframes are not properly torqued down. Mine where nearly FINGER TIGHT, and tightening them to spec got rid of most of the shimmy with the targa off.
there is this brace that supposedly helps:
also, ysr made all sorts of weird braces for our cars-
http://www.ysr.gr.jp/ysrshouhin/a70hacchibar1.JPG
http://www.ysr.gr.jp/ysrshouhin/80shi-tosaidobar.JPG
http://www.ysr.gr.jp/ysrshouhin/tb70.JPG
i know, the 2nd pic is a mkiv, but its listed for our cars as well
also, ysr made all sorts of weird braces for our cars-
http://www.ysr.gr.jp/ysrshouhin/a70hacchibar1.JPG
http://www.ysr.gr.jp/ysrshouhin/80shi-tosaidobar.JPG
http://www.ysr.gr.jp/ysrshouhin/tb70.JPG
i know, the 2nd pic is a mkiv, but its listed for our cars as well
the last link looks like it just sits there for looks lol
where do u get the first one in the link btw ive seen it before just cant find it
where do u get the first one in the link btw ive seen it before just cant find it
If your going to got though all the trouble of adding all of these braces, you might as well step up to a cage imo.
lmao.
I can't wait to get my Supra up in the air in the new garage. My biggest goal, is to build a set of subframe connectors (also from the 3rd gen fbody crowd, so I know how much of an improvement they can be!)
I can't wait to get my Supra up in the air in the new garage. My biggest goal, is to build a set of subframe connectors (also from the 3rd gen fbody crowd, so I know how much of an improvement they can be!)
dbsupra90 said:there is this brace that supposedly helps:
I always thought that was a safety bar in case the driveshaft breaks. Either way, I want that bar. That sucker looks amazing. Guess I'll have to fab one up when I get back home in a couple months as a civilian.
Adam
won't do much as the twisting action of the chassis is just gonna rotate around the ends...
our chassis is quite stiff for it's design, it just needs help. hard miles loosens stuff up and makes it sloppy. Tighten, replace, or repair the broken parts and it handles quite well...
honestly, I can corner harder with the top off because I can feel the chassis and I know when the limit is a bit better. Hard to explain, but the car works really well as a system when designed properly.
our chassis is quite stiff for it's design, it just needs help. hard miles loosens stuff up and makes it sloppy. Tighten, replace, or repair the broken parts and it handles quite well...
honestly, I can corner harder with the top off because I can feel the chassis and I know when the limit is a bit better. Hard to explain, but the car works really well as a system when designed properly.
Poodles said:
+1 my subframe bolts were loose i tightened them now i can corner alot harder
with the top off it allows for more traction and less sliding also