nazquflilma Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 HiWill both glanza and starlet GT strut bars fit an n/a??Also is it a straight fit 100% straight forward or would I have to buy additional stuff (mounts etc).....my shocks, springs etc etc are all standard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Straight fit on mate. Only one tiny issue is that you will have to push the fuel filter back a little, but it's a very easy job to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazquflilma Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Straight fit on mate. Only one tiny issue is that you will have to push the fuel filter back a little, but it's a very easy job to do that.Thanks mate So ep82 and glanza strut braces are the same? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Yes mate they areGary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Straight fit on mate. Only one tiny issue is that you will have to push the fuel filter back a little, but it's a very easy job to do that.Pain in the behind doing that lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Rubber mallet, whack whack whack and job's your uncle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anup67 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 i pulled it out a bit (with longer screws)hope it helps Anup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazquflilma Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 i pulled it out a bit (with longer screws)hope it helps AnupThanks mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneyb Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Off topic but is the fuel filter meant to make a whistling noise at the tap of the gas pedal when driving? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazquflilma Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Do I have to jack up the car to fit? Do I have to support the suspensions or something of the sort? Or is it just unscrewing 2/3 screws and screwing them back in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 The standard gt/glanza strut brace is held on by two nuts each side (total of 4). Aftermarket will usually be four each side (total of You do not have to jack up or secure any other parts of your car, you can do this simple task with just your bonnet open.You bolt down one side semi loosely so that when you go to fit the other side you can maneuver/align the brace so that you can get the threads into the nut holes.You then secure the other two nuts. The fuel filter will defo be in your way, to get it to budge loosen its bracket or like a method mentioned above.The brace will also be a little tight against the standard airbox but will fit. Very effective and cheap handling mod. Just dont get too overconfident Hope this helps.Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazquflilma Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 The standard gt/glanza strut brace is held on by two nuts each side (total of 4). Aftermarket will usually be four each side (total of You do not have to jack up or secure any other parts of your car, you can do this simple task with just your bonnet open.You bolt down one side semi loosely so that when you go to fit the other side you can maneuver/align the brace so that you can get the threads into the nut holes.You then secure the other two nuts. The fuel filter will defo be in your way, to get it to budge loosen its bracket or like a method mentioned above.The brace will also be a little tight against the standard airbox but will fit. Very effective and cheap handling mod. Just dont get too overconfident Hope this helps.JozThanks mate...spot on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexGTAdv Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 just a little addition to this post, the optional rear strut brace found in gt's and glanza's will not fit uk n.a's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazquflilma Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 just a little addition to this post, the optional rear strut brace found in gt's and glanza's will not fit uk n.a'sSo when it comes to rear strut braces aftermarket is the way to go right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexGTAdv Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 yes if you have an n.a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingcarr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 what stops the installation of an oem rear strut on an n/a? can some one post some pics etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I haven't got a pic, but the OEM rear strut braces are three point. They bolt into the strut towers and the third point is in the boot floor, but out N/As don't have holes for fitting them..I think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingcarr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I haven't got a pic, but the OEM rear strut braces are three point. They bolt into the strut towers and the third point is in the boot floor, but out N/As don't have holes for fitting them..I think? looking at pics of the glanza boot, i cant see the central point? i would have thought it could be attached at the two points and just free hanging or sat on the floor in the middle (possibly having a block with two threaded posts welded in the correct location) would give at least 2/3 of an improvement to having none?!? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I dunno to be honest lol I haven't seen anyone fit it just over the strut towersCheck out Motion's build thread, he managed to get it to fit in his Red N/A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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