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Prius Handling

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Californian21, Feb 7, 2016.

  1. Californian21

    Californian21 Junior Member

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    I just want to start by saying I KNOW the Prius isn't meant to be fun to drive and I KNOW that I'm giving up a manual and stiff suspension for space, reliability, and great mpg. With that out of the way what would be the best was to cut down body roll in a 3rd gen Prius? Sway bars, suspension, what would you guys recommend?
     
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  2. kenichols29

    kenichols29 Active Member

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    I just bought a rear sway bar for mine. From what I read here the trd rear sway bar gives the most bang for the buck when trying to improve the hanling characteristics of these cars.
     
  3. Dylan Doxey

    Dylan Doxey Senior Member

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    I got:
    • TRD rear sway bar
    • Cusco front sway bar
    • TRD springs
    • Cusco front strut tower brace
    • UltraRacing rear strut tower brace
    • 18" G-Sport wheels

    The handling is awesome! I can take things at 90 that used to be scary at 70. I'd say I saw the biggest benefit from the upgraded sway bars and springs.

    For a little extra punch I added the APEXi throttle controller. My average MPG over the last couple of thousand miles has been around 37.5.
     
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    If you have 15 " wheel/tires move up to 16" wheels/ performance tires going to 17 ,18 your going to feel the imperfections of the road and added stress on suspension, 2nd if you need more frt and rear sway bars mild setup tanbe frt, trd rear , extreme cusco frt and rear
     
  5. Michael Mann

    Michael Mann Active Member

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    In my opinion the best bang for buck from personal experience in order is as follows.

    Rear Sway Bar
    16 - 17" Wheels
    Springs
    Mid Under Brace
    Front Under Brace
    Front Sway Bar
    Front Stut Tower Bar
     

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  6. gbrowndsl

    gbrowndsl New Member

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    I just installed the rear sway on my PIP and its a nice improvement but now its simply on par with my old Honda civic hybrid handling wise. I plan on installing coil overs next with the minimal drop. My shocks have 60k on them, if brand new I would probably go TRD springs and be done with it.
     
  7. 2012PiP

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    I also have PiP and am looking at rear sway bars. Haven't seen anything specific for PiP so which brand did you get? I am leaning toward Tanabe's.