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Performance Damper - Suspension upgrade

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Justdidit, Aug 12, 2013.

  1. Justdidit

    Justdidit LVNPZEV

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    Came across this: what do you make of it?
    "The mark "one tuning fork 3" mark performance damper (front)"
    パフォーマンスダンパー(フロント編) | MASKEDプリウス - 楽天ブログ

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    using Google Translation so bear with me... :

     
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    Is that a sub frame frame connector? Went to all that trouble and it appears there isn't even a strut tower brace also though.

    Hard to imagine how hard you have to roll into a turn to make that worth the trouble and expense before the tiny tires broke loose first.

    And the post is unreadable.

    Btw, I see you car is lowered and looks like 50 rated tires. I like your wheels but how hard does your car hit over a pothole?
     
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    This performance damper is for those looking for an edge while pushing the car to the limits. Normal daily driving wouldn't see a benefit from this most likely. This is "supposed to replace the need for a strut tower brace" - from what i've read.


    Thank Google translation from Japanese to English for that...

    Here is a link to the Wheel/Tire install: Modding My 2008 Touring...."JustDidIt" | Page 10 | PriusChat - the 35 profile tires are rubber bands for sure. But with the extra traction from the tread width and less sway from the shorter side wall, I don't have any issues dodging the potholes.
     
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