What's my next project?

:lol:

that's what happens when you wait one day for votes on a topic that's not in Fred's...

let us know how that suspension kit goes- and did you ever get your hands on the correct angled tire pressure sensor?

 

Is the rear sub-frame plate actually orderable? On Tom's official website, they only have the upper performance rod, front suspension brace, and floor reinforcement brace. I ordered what I could from Carson Toyota, which was the Sportivo, upper rod, and fr suspension brace, and they gave me a decent price on them.

 

Updated 4/20/06

Hey guys,

I just finished the install of my TOMS parts yesterday.

First, I'd like to thank the Doc for your detailed instructions on how to install the Upper Stabilizer Bar. Definatley would have taken longer without your instructions.

Front Suspension Brace: Easily installed, gave it some tension and tightened the lock nuts. Noticed my sterring wheel a little off now. It's turned a little to the left but, doesn't drift when i'm driving on the freeway.

Lower Body Brace: This part does away with the BT Tech brace which i already had. Took a bit more time to install, since i was laying on my back doing the whole installation. The mounting holes fit perfect but, i noticed i needed to give it some force because the gas tank had this little bulge that prevented it to touch the mounting points. had to force it about 1 inch before it touched the mounting points. Fastened the bolts and part 1 was done.

Part 2: The aprox 3ft bar, that connects the left rear link to the right rear link (not sure if that the correct term). removed the bold and positioned bar into place and used the new (supplied) bolt to fasten the bar on. This part also supplied chims just in case there were gaps on the mounting locations.


Final outcome: Handling is greatly increased. I'm taking turns alot faster without the body swaying and without the tires screeching. Sterring response it immediate. Kinda like being on rails but, not quite. Probably when I get the Sportivo suspension it will feel like being on rails.

*updated*
"Just one negative, which the Doc already gave me a heads up on. When hitting big bumps or taking corners fast, I hear the exhaust pipe make contact with the rear brace. The Doc suggest getting the TOMS exhaust to resolve this issue."

Correction, The exhaust does NOT make contact with the rear brace. Turns out it was because i used the allen screws that originally came with the BT Tech plate to fasten the front of the bracket on. When I originally installed the BT Brace I threw away the old bracket and screws (dumb move). I went to the dealer to purchase these screws and replace the BT allen screws and the clunking noise went away. I'm guessing the allen heads were not big enough to cover the mounting hole and when the car hit bumps it shifted the bracket and made that noise. So, final outcome, No noise and handles GREAT!.

I would have also installed the TOMS Floor Strengthening Brace but, UPS somehow lost it in transit. Argg!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SaeGai06 @ Apr 15 2006, 07:13 PM) [snapback]240296[/snapback]</div>

Can you post a picture of how the rear brace is installed. I want to check with the SCCA to see if it is allowed in the Street Touring class and I really don't know exactly where it goes. If I can show them a picture of one that is installed, it wll be easy to tell if I can order one.

Thank,
Tommy Kahn

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomKahn @ Apr 20 2006, 06:19 PM) [snapback]242917[/snapback]</div>

will do. I'm planning to get my oil changed soon. The place i bring it to has a lift that brings the vehicle above my head. I'll take pictures of all i've done then. I couldn't take pictures during the install cause it was done in my garage and I couldn't get any good angles of the installation.


Till then

 

Hey, is there a reason you guys are getting your sportivo from Carson instead of Sigma? I had understood that Carson is list price before import S&H and Sigma is everything is included.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DocVijay @ Apr 28 2006, 02:43 PM) [snapback]246801[/snapback]</div>

Has anyone else tried to install the TOMs upper strut brace on a 2005? I’m having some clearance problems with the fuse relay box. On the 2005 its behind the brace, its so tight that I cant get the wiper assembley back in place.

David

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dpower @ Jun 21 2006, 05:10 PM) [snapback]274899[/snapback]</div>

I can answer my own post. It wasnt obvious that the cross piece was slightly curved so there is a top and botton side.
I didnt realise that it would block access to the relay box. I added a suitable nut driver to my in vehical tool box so I can drop the relay box for access, if needed, while on the road.

Any opinions on who to have install the TRD suspension kit? I live it the texas hill country so I dont have a lot of options, the dealer is the obvious one but I haven't found them to be the brightest group I have ever delt with. Should any shock/strut place be able to do this?

David

 

The dealership wanted 700 bucks for the TRD install. I went to a local performance shop instead and they did it for $150. How much is the dealership charging you?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SaeGai06 @ Apr 20 2006, 09:48 PM) [snapback]242968[/snapback]</div>

Did you ever get a chance to take a picture with all the braces installed?

David