scoobykilla Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Right folks, i am thinking of getting a set of coilovers for the Glanza, been recommended Meisters, what else would i need if fitting coilovers, do i really need an adjustable panhard rod or anything else? CheersJamie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ep-beast Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) for all really good handlingget whiteline rarbwhiteline front arbanti lift kit and polybush lower armswould be an unreal difference with that Edited January 16, 2013 by ep-beast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoobykilla Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Ok cheers dude, the above will be all be done in time but was wondering if i could fit the coilovers and get them set up without needing anything else( until i can afford the others lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
har-vey Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 just panhard rob bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Adjustable Panhard rod is needed if lowering the car due too the suspension getting thrown out of line once lowered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 100% get a panhard rod as the rear drivers wheel will be forced over toward the outer arch and may scrub the rear passenger will be forced further into the arch, at high speed brakeing this will increase the crabing feeling and the car has a tendancy to want to spin out (as i discovered when decked on tein ha's stamping on the brakes at 130mph with no panhard rod!! on a private road etc etc) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Had mine on lowering springs now on coilovers. I have a panhard but not fitted. It is by no means a necessity and without it you will be fine aslong as you dont slam the coilies on their arse or put 3 people in the back seat. If you put on the coilies you will be fine for a sensible amount of lowering if you want to go to ridiculous amounts u will need one or your passenger wheel will scrub. Stick them on mate but make a panhard rod you next purchase. Edited January 16, 2013 by StuDoc 72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 anything more than about 40-60mm drop and you need a panhard, its to do with having a fixed rear beam suspension set up, your shifting the rear alignment of the car off at an angle. its less to do with scrubing tyres and more to do with the actual alignment. i love people who say na you will be fine with out! you should always fit one as its to correct the issue lowering this type of rear assembly cuases. the lower it goes the more the rear is forced of to one side cuasing a crabing effect at the rear of the car, not always hugley noticable but can cuase issues under heavy brakeing or highspeed cornering especialy, why add a handeling mod half heartedly? then what you have actualy done is made the ride stiffer and firmer but the handeling technicaly worse lol. its basic suspension physics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Feels a lot more solid with one, buy an adjustable panhard rod! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A L 3 X Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Mine scrubbed at 40mm without a panhard, buy one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Lol not getting involved in the hand bags haha. All im saying is i dont have mine fitted yet and its been fine i havent noticed any dodgeyness at the back end. Every car sits differently i would defo put it on your to do list.Your question is do your really need anything else the answer is no. You can fit your coilies if you dont go too low and it will be safe if u dont drive like a dick. Edited January 16, 2013 by StuDoc 72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 You wouldn't necessarily know the difference until you have one, the rear end is so much more planted on mine nowAnd if you go quite low then the likelihood is yes you WILL need a panhard rod as the drivers side rear will scrape if the wheels aren't a very high offset Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 You wouldn't necessarily know the difference until you have one, the rear end is so much more planted on mine nowAnd if you go quite low then the likelihood is yes you WILL need a panhard rod as the drivers side rear will scrape if the wheels aren't a very high offsetCompletely agree with that Amjad effectively what I've been saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Ideally a Panhard is a must as shorty said but toyota did offer this car at different ride heights without one. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I have coilovers on the way where can I get a adjustable panhard from Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 A lot of the traders offer them. I imported a ZEP racing one from Japan because they're a bit better than the Whiteline ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Cheers mate ill have to have a look out she has to be sitting perfect when get coilovers on, not sure what height to run need to look at what height is best for performance . As the lower you go dosent mean the more go-kart like it gets as I brought my a3 decked as low as could go and I wish had the mushrooms left on by the owner that fitted them , not took them off to get it sitting lower .so could raise the back up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Can only really speak for myself, lower centre of gravity would help, but you don't want it too low otherwise it'll be rubbish on the streets. I guess go as low as is practical Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yh that's fair mate what did you drop yours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 And if you go quite low then the likelihood is yes you WILL need a panhard rod as the drivers side rear will scrape if the wheels aren't a very high offsetNot disagreeing or anything, but isnt it the passenger side that will scrub as thats the way the axle gets pushed by it when lowered? Fixed to chassis on drivers side and axel on passengers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not for me dude, mine rubbed driver's side on both cars Jarrod I can't say for sure, but a bit more than 40mm on rear, and a lot more on the front lol. My front is too low at the moment but when I transfer the coilies to the GT I'll be going as low as I can but still being practical, most likely 45-50mm. Dunno how it is with other brands but Meisters come out of the box around 30-40mm lowered I think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Meh i suppose it depends on the angle of the rod really its going to go one way until it gets past horizontal then start going the other way lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yh that's fair ill have to see once fitted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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