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bradc
01-06-2008, 07:27 AM
I've already got Tanabe Lowering Springs in my car, and combined with stretched 235/45/17 tyres on 17x9.5" inflated to 38psi front and 36psi rear the ride is very nice, firm but capable of absorbing bumps reasonably well.

I want it to be a bit better though, I've just ordered some Cusco anti roll bars which are 24mm front and 22mm rear compared to 22mm and 20mm stock. I've also got a rear strut brace coming to hopefully stop the scuttle shake that legnums get which is most noticable around bumpy corners.

There has been a 4 point lower front strut brace sitting in my wardrobe for sometime now, that will get fitted when the rest come in.

Depending on Emanuel's findings on the Eclipse suspension polyurethane bushing kit I will get one of those as well, and perhaps a lower rear strut brace too, not sure if it will make much difference though..

Next - who has experience with the the lower front strut brace, upper rear, lower rear, bigger roll bars on their car? Input would be appreciated?

Oblivion
01-06-2008, 09:42 AM
I've fitted my cusco rear anti roll bar and I noticed a big improvement straight away. :D I've got a front one too but haven't got around to fitting it yet as its a big pain in the ass :P
What is the lower rear brace you've got in mind? I didnt know there was one.....

bradc
01-06-2008, 09:58 AM
did the rear one make the car oversteer more?

http://images.google.co.nz/images?hl=en&q=lower%20strut%20brace%20%224%20point%22&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

My lower strut brace at the front is like those, a 4 point one

Oblivion
01-06-2008, 10:18 AM
I wouldnt say oversteer, but it's certainly a lot flatter when cornering. I was surprised how much effect there was just changing one of them.
Oh I though you were saying you had a -rear- lower brace. I've got the front cusco 4 point one but its for the front. (also gotta get round to fitting that too!)

bradc
01-06-2008, 10:27 AM
yeah I've got the same one for the front, but I've got an upper rear one on order, and I might try and find a lower rear one as well

Oblivion
01-06-2008, 10:30 AM
You're not going to run coil overs?

bradc
01-06-2008, 10:36 AM
eventually yes, but my tanabe springs are very good and I don't want to get the car certed just yet

peter thomson
01-06-2008, 10:36 AM
I've the rear upper Greddy one and it certainly makes less noise/creaks after it was fitted.

bradc
01-06-2008, 10:39 AM
pics of your one Peter?

peter thomson
01-06-2008, 10:41 AM
I'll do that today Brad

Just put up a pic in my garage Brad.

yetphoenix
01-06-2008, 04:09 PM
I got front & rear cusco roll bar , 4 point and rear brace fitted. The car feels alot tighter and flatter round corner.the back end feels more solid over bad roads . That running on std shocks & springs and no ayc..

bradc
01-06-2008, 10:38 PM
so that is 4 point lower and rear upper brace?

Thanks for the pic Peter!