part2- installed Toms Floor brace and strut brace- wow!

sc_trojan · 02-14-2008, 11:41 AM

I will put up a more formal review, but all I can say is WOW! The combination of floor brace and strut brace has really made a significant improvement. I honestly didn't think it would make such a difference after reading the posts on the form, but I thought WTF, might as well try since I despised driving the prius without any of the suspension mods. Note, I already have the installed the Toms front and rear braces already in my part 1 review a few months back.

As an intermediary install, call it part 1.5, I did install the TRD sportivo. I am not sure I would recommend the sportivo due to the much rougher ride. Maybe due to my TC 17" wheels, but IMHO, I do not think the gains in handling do not outweigh the dramatically rougher ride compromises. The toms bars on the other hand, I would recommend in a heartbeat!!

Now, if someone can only create a rear strut brace......

Steamboatsig · 02-14-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_trojan

I will put up a more formal review, but all I can say is WOW! The combination of floor brace and strut brace has really made a significant improvement. I honestly didn't think it would make such a difference after reading the posts on the form, but I thought WTF, might as well try since I despised driving the prius without any of the suspension mods. Note, I already have the installed the Toms front and rear braces already in my part 1 review a few months back.

As an intermediary install, call it part 1.5, I did install the TRD sportivo. I am not sure I would recommend the sportivo due to the much rougher ride. Maybe due to my TC 17" wheels, but IMHO, I do not think the gains in handling do not outweigh the dramatically rougher ride compromises. The toms bars on the other hand, I would recommend in a heartbeat!!

Now, if someone can only create a rear strut brace......

What type of driving do you do? I see you live in So. California, Los Angeles to be specific. Do you take your Prius up Angeles Crest and play with the Street Bikers?

sc_trojan · 02-14-2008, 01:37 PM

just normal driving. To qualify my driving, my other current cars besides the prius are a e500, 911 & cayenne turbo. I mainly use the prius when I need to jump in the carpool lane solo.

I have lived in LA for over 30 years, but have never driven Angeles Crest.

Steamboatsig · 02-14-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_trojan

just normal driving. To qualify my driving, my other current cars besides the prius are a e500, 911 & cayenne turbo. I mainly use the prius when I need to jump in the carpool lane solo.

I have lived in LA for over 30 years, but have never driven Angeles Crest.

Really? It was a great place to drive 10 years ago. Today, it is down right dangerous with all the bikers. It is still an amazing drive though. We did Malibu Canyon a couple of timesin my Volvo S60R, AWD, 300hp turbo. That is a beautiful drive too, with all the ocean and canyon views. I think I'll need to be picking up a toy soon.

Lets see some pics of your other rides!
Here is one from our Malibu drive:

apriusfan · 02-15-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_trojan

Now, if someone can only create a rear strut brace......

TOM'S makes a rear suspension brace. It consists of 2 pieces - an A-frame shaped piece plus a C-shaped bracket that mounts on the inside of the rear suspension mounting points that the outer part of the A-frame mounts to.

sc_trojan · 02-15-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by apriusfan

TOM'S makes a rear suspension brace. It consists of 2 pieces - an A-frame shaped piece plus a C-shaped bracket that mounts on the inside of the rear suspension mounting points that the outer part of the A-frame mounts to.

Yes, I already have the rear toms brace. I was thinking about an upper shock brace for the rear.

apriusfan · 02-15-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sc_trojan

Yes, I already have the rear toms brace. I was thinking about an upper shock brace for the rear.

It would be kind of hard to fit it and I doubt if there would be any benefit since the Prius does not use a multi-link rear suspension.

sc_trojan · 02-15-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by apriusfan

It would be kind of hard to fit it and I doubt if there would be any benefit since the Prius does not use a multi-link rear suspension.

OK, so besides my current modifications- 4 toms braces, trd sportivo, 45 series tires, whats next?

Steamboatsig · 02-15-2008, 07:19 PM

I recommend TRD Muffler Bearings, and Royal Purple or Red Line Turn Signal Fluids. After that, two NoS stickers (easy 15 hp gain), and a fart can exhaust like Prius Girl's.

Bro, you have too much money to spend. I am jealous.

02-14-2008, 11:41 AM	#1
sc_trojan Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 33 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	part2- installed Toms Floor brace and strut brace- wow! I will put up a more formal review, but all I can say is WOW! The combination of floor brace and strut brace has really made a significant improvement. I honestly didn't think it would make such a difference after reading the posts on the form, but I thought WTF, might as well try since I despised driving the prius without any of the suspension mods. Note, I already have the installed the Toms front and rear braces already in my part 1 review a few months back. As an intermediary install, call it part 1.5, I did install the TRD sportivo. I am not sure I would recommend the sportivo due to the much rougher ride. Maybe due to my TC 17" wheels, but IMHO, I do not think the gains in handling do not outweigh the dramatically rougher ride compromises. The toms bars on the other hand, I would recommend in a heartbeat!! Now, if someone can only create a rear strut brace...... __________________ Scion XC 215/45/17 Toms Front Lower Suspension Brace Toms Rear Suspension Brace TRD Sportivo suspension Toms Strut Brace Toms Floor Brace

02-14-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
sc_trojan Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 33 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: part2- installed Toms Floor brace and strut brace- wow! just normal driving. To qualify my driving, my other current cars besides the prius are a e500, 911 & cayenne turbo. I mainly use the prius when I need to jump in the carpool lane solo. I have lived in LA for over 30 years, but have never driven Angeles Crest.

02-15-2008, 07:19 PM	#9
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altadena Posts: 324 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: part2- installed Toms Floor brace and strut brace- wow! I recommend TRD Muffler Bearings, and Royal Purple or Red Line Turn Signal Fluids. After that, two NoS stickers (easy 15 hp gain), and a fart can exhaust like Prius Girl's. Bro, you have too much money to spend. I am jealous.