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Old 05-03-2009, 02:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Is my suspension complete?

I just installed the TRD front strut tower bar today. My suspension setup currently is:

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
KYB GR-2 Struts
TRD Front Strut Tower Bar
TRD Rear Sway Bar (Track setting)

I'm running on 215/50/17 crappy all season Falken Ziex 912's (very little tread left) but hopefully I'll be upgrading to some 18x7.5 Enkei OR52's wrapped with 225/45/17 Kumho SPT's.

Anywho, my question is should I go ahead and get a thicker front sway bar to complete my suspension? I searched and found mixed responses. Some have said that upgrading the front sway would negate the effects of the RSB and would cause more understeer. Others have said that the FSB would only stiffen up the suspension and make the car more stable/firm under cornering. With that said, what are your opinions? BTW, coilovers are not an option and I plan on upgrading to Tokico Blues once my KYB's are done. However, in the future once I get a job, I'm really hoping that I'll be able to finally own a set of coilovers for the Camry.
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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regarding the front strut, I believe MOST people agree that it only causes more understeer.

I think you should invest in a floor bar to be honest, thats the only
suspension piece your missing besides
getting a full on roll cage. lol
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megamac83 has an upgraded FSB and he hasnt had any complaints. i think it makes a bigger differance on the v6 because its front heavy so more prone to understeer anyways.

personally unless you like the ride of the kybs id switch to tokicos. so much stiffer and more responsive. but if your happy with it then id say get this.

Ultra Racing 4-point lower brace for Gen 4s (3s also possibly?)
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Floor bars are nice, do-luck ones are somewhat universal.

The Tokcio Blues are definitely going to be a much better strut setup then the KYBs, the KYBs are fairly close to stock struts, but possibly slightly stiffer.
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To "finish" your suspension, you still need:

- coilovers
- front sway bar
- UR 4-point strut brace
- Ultra Racing 4-point lower brace
- Ultra Racing Rear Braces
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I'm not to spend any more on the car so I was thinking of adding maybe 1 one more mod. Which would make the greatest difference out of these: UR Lower 4 point brace, rear LCA's, or bigger front sway bar? I'm kinda hesitant on the Ultra Racing products since some members complained about fitment issues and the company is pretty new to the scene. I've looked throughout their site and it sorta seems legit..

Once the KYB's wear out, I'll definitely try and upgrade to either Tokico Blue's or TRD struts. But yeah, when I do get coilovers I think it'd be pretty much complete.

Is there any info on those floor bars? I looked up the do-luck floor bar and none are made for the camry. This is what I came up with:
http://www.nengun.com/do-luck/floor-support-bar

I know they made some for the gen6 Camrys. Out of my options, I would assume that the front sway would make the biggest difference?
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out of your options, I would think that the 4-point brace would make the biggest difference
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out of your options, I would think that the 4-point brace would make the biggest difference
Thanks, I'll look into that then
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Difference between getting a Do-Luck floor bar and a generic one isn't much.
Just get a cheap generic one if you want one.
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Don't really want to install a floor bar, especially since I usually have passengers in the back. I'll probably end up getting either the 4 point brace or the front sway bar. Hopefully I can ride in someone's Camry/Solara to see the difference.
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Yeah, floor bar is somewhat of a hassle to install anyways.

And dude, been meaning to ask you, what's your AIM?
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I'd do the UR front and rear under braces, as well as the Whiteline FSB. Overkill, but certainly will give you the best handling setup, short of combining all of those with coilovers.
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Floor bar's easy to install actually.. Here it is on my car. Its custom and can fit on yours too



When I was on teins+kyb,front strut, and floor bar... My car was actually oversteering. It was nice because I could easily correct myself if I entered a corner too fast, but I couldn't corner as fast..

The rear sway bar made a huge difference. My rear stayed planted on turns..

But of course... Coilovers will be your best investment. After Gene tuned my suspension, the car turns on the dime. Its neutral with no understeer or oversteer. Its pretty crazy how coils + bars will do for your car.

Get coils. trust me, you will not regret it.
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I'll get coilovers too, but for now, I'll just look into the lower 4 point brace. Thanks for all the replies guys.
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I'm looking to get the UR member brace as well but still uncertain that it would fit a gen 3 v6
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