Tanabe Front Strut Bar

[jronald]

Looks great!

Two things though:

1. Did you lift both front tires totally when installing the bar? (common mistake of strut bar installation that leads to "USELESS" bar)

2. Did you adjust the bar (you use Tanabe, it can be turned to put initial tension to suspension geometry) to give you the most initial tension before you tightened all bolts (and finally the gripping bolt)?

If you done that correctly, you 'almost' never need to re-tightened those bolts again!

P.S.: Actually, the chasis is rigid enough for handling all the weight transfer and suspension flexing (or else the windshield will breaking everytime the car doing hard cornering..), but the point of strut bar is only optimising the outer suspension when cornering. A good set springs and struts (or coilover) will do so much better, and cost more of course.

[rnelson]

Is there anyway to install Tanabe strut tower without removing all the wipers and the splash shields? Any tips on installation?

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Originally Posted by rnelson

Is there anyway to install Tanabe strut tower without removing all the wipers and the splash shields? Any tips on installation?

im not sure with the tanabe but the beatrush/c-one/braille one requires it.

[Astroman]

Originally Posted by rnelson

Is there anyway to install Tanabe strut tower without removing all the wipers and the splash shields? Any tips on installation?

Nope, but trust me, it's pretty easy getting those parts on and off. I've done it twice. Once for the tanabe bar and once for the spring install.

[Klink10]

Originally Posted by rnelson

Is there anyway to install Tanabe strut tower without removing all the wipers and the splash shields? Any tips on installation?

There is a DIY here for that specific bar. It was done just taking the wheels off to allow access from underneath. I did mine when I put in my TRD suspension package, removing all the stated BS in the process. My motive for removing was not because of the suspension or access to the nuts securing the top of the struts, it was to clean out debris from trees etc that had accumulated inside. Again, the Tanabe can be done without removing all the BS. The DIY also makes note of the hardware swap. I did that too because the hardware in my opinion also was less than adequate. No comment on the bar itself. I got it cheap and did it all at once. Good luck.

[andries]

Originally Posted by rnelson

Is there anyway to install Tanabe strut tower without removing all the wipers and the splash shields? Any tips on installation?

I removed nothing. Just jack up the car and with two people to fit the bolts and nuts.

[TheSilkySmooth]

Hey Bike - does that wiring kit help smooth out the engine- My sisters 3 dr is like Jekl and Hyde - some days smooth and other it wont get out of its =way and runs like there is spark scatter or some 'puter problem real buzzy and no pull. Whats up with that?
- S's Bro

[bikegerm]

The ground kit made a big difference in the stereo system. It has no hums or buzzes at all. As for the performance, I've never had any problems with sputters. My plugs fire smooth all the time, even in the morning when it's cold. Don't know if it's related to the ground kit.... By the way, your avatar is looks like a heartbreaker !!

[TheSilkySmooth]

Originally Posted by bikegerm

The ground kit made a big difference in the stereo system. It has no hums or buzzes at all. As for the performance, I've never had any problems with sputters. My plugs fire smooth all the time, even in the morning when it's cold. Don't know if it's related to the ground kit.... By the way, your avatar is looks like a heartbreaker !!

I'll pimp out sis if you help her change the oil - I'm tired of working on her car for her.

[Never Enough]

Nice addition under the hood!

[Thej3sta2]

very nice i want one so bad

[Mouse]

Would the yaris benefit from a 3-point front strut bar?

If so, why has one not been developed yet?

[YarisSedan]

I noticed a difference with mine. Especially on hard turns or really quick lane changes. Also was able to install mine without lifting car up but was really cramped fitting hand up there.

[speed1]

They go shopping using front bar.
They go driving using rear.

[aspro]

Just finished installing mine. Nice product with nice fittings and hardware. Simple install. Felt a difference in steering input and it seems as if it let's you enter harder into corners and allows some room for mistakes. Not a huge difference though. Probably would have passed on it and put the money towards getting Garms intake manifold. Definitely looks good though.

[268i]

Originally Posted by aspro

Just finished installing mine. Nice product with nice fittings and hardware. Simple install. Felt a difference in steering input and it seems as if it let's you enter harder into corners and allows some room for mistakes. Not a huge difference though. Probably would have passed on it and put the money towards getting Garms intake manifold. Definitely looks good though.

I'm thinking of getting one but not unsure on how to install. would you mind briefly doing over the details? Thanks

[aspro]

Very easy. Jack up the car and remove the front wheels. Remove the tower brackets from the tanabe bar and and bolt up each bracket on the two strut towers (two bolts per bracket). It gets tight under the wheel well when trying to tighten the bolts up for the brackets but it works if you have the right tools. Then attach the bar to the brackets and adjust and tighten accordingly. Then re install the wheels and drop the car. Then inspect the install and make sure everything is still nice and tight. Then drive and enjoy. Also, after a couple hundred kilometers check everything again and make sure everything is still tight and secure. Its a really easy install with basic tools don't be intimidated by it. But its very important that you do the entire install with the car in the air and the load off of the front wheels.

Good luck!

[cali yaris]

Looks good!