keirz Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 i found front lower arm bar on ebay is this just a lower strut brace. also are they recomended. i already have an upper but now want a rear and lower if any good. its a cusco one, im also unsure onto where it goes. any help from the handling pro's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi Keirz ;) The Cusco one is quality and is a worthy addition to accompany the front strut brace you have.It is meant for track use obviously but its no prob having it on your road starlet too!It is anodised blue lightweight aluminium and quite strong and sturdy for what it is.I have one but took it off cause it was a pain in the ass!You can see here that it fits to the two lower wishbone points at the front of the car, this position it mounts onto is very close to the n/a zorst system. That means that it will vibrate a lot during slow driving and manoeveurs. I had to had it modified to a slight angle to fit better around the exhaust to decrease vibrationIt will only cause you problems with hitting road objects if your car is pretty much lower than 25mm, mine is lowered approx 55mm and it hit many things such as stones etc You can see how low to the ground it is Also it will get scraped badly depending on your ride height.But all in all, it will stiffen up your front and give you tighter steering into corners and out of them. However as with all uprated suspension components you have to pretty much push your car a little to get the best function and potential out of them and of course to notice any real difference ;)Hope this was educational mate! ;) Dont pay more than £65-£70!Peace OutJoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 i knew you wouldn't let me down. thanks for that mate. it does sound more trouble than its worth and i dont really treat my car to much extreme driving so prob will only get the negatives you mention. money prob spent better elsewhere.new alloys have increase handling a treat so am happy at the minute. will get pics up soon. much more jdm and i will not go back to big wheels.thanks for that though mate it was a much better answer than i expected! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 No probs Keirz!Was a pleasure!Its not that bad to have really but the bad points are true.Good luck with whatever u decide to buy in the end ;)Jap all the way!Peace OutJoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 great lil thing that, I've got it too and love it so tight at the front now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Also Keirz the reason SiCaln is lovin his so much is because he has his on a Glanza and not a Starlet N/A, so it wouldnt be near his exhaust to rattle and roll, unlike ours ;)But still, no reason to not to get one if you want to stiffen up the front, I wouldnt mind havin it back on, but I would have to raise my suspension ;) 00oo.. (Nooooooo)Peace OutJoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 i had to, but i wanted to anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestarlet Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 i had one of these on the gt there but had to take it off due to living out in the country and down a stone lane!! had a good few scuffs and a little bend in it due to grounding on a country rd!! but a very good buy!! car feels totally different thats its removed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Icarian Wings Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Put it on upside down! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Put it on upside down!Hmmmmm, maybe....Peace OutJoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestarlet Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 dont think that ll work. gonna be to close to the exhaust but i ll have a look when it stops raining!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 dont want any thing else to rub on the floor now. had 5 in mine tonight and exhaust was banging on every bump and also getting a weird knocking from the springs. i really cant win. 16s and the archs rub 15s and its the exhaust. maybe i should gut my car out other than my front seat, problem solved cant give anyone a lift so no rubbing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 dont want any thing else to rub on the floor now. had 5 in mine tonight and exhaust was banging on every bump and also getting a weird knocking from the springs. i really cant win. 16s and the archs rub 15s and its the exhaust. maybe i should gut my car out other than my front seat, problem solved cant give anyone a lift so no rubbing!Sounds like a plan to me No back seats is the way forward Make em walk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sounds like a plan to me No back seats is the way forward Make em walk I agree So you got your wheels nw keirz? lets see an update ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 yes mate there on and i fooking love them.got the last little touch to add to them before i post them up. arrived in post tonight so may have pics up tommorow depending on weather.keep an eye out for my update, as it changes the whole theme of the car.keirz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sounds exciting mate!Lookin forward to this Peace OutJoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 did you see my home made jdm new driver signs i created.jdm signsi like them but no end of people have asked me what they are all about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Cant wait to see the update mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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