Canadian tC Project - Autox Videos! 10-17-11
08-02-2011, 11:24 PM
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Bad news gents...sways are delayed until next Thursday (Aug. 11th) do to work overload and vacations. TRD guy is on vacation and shop is busy with a build.
I'll post up as soon as it starts though!
I'll post up as soon as it starts though!
08-03-2011, 02:49 AM
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I have a new car arriving next week and my current one is going to a new home. The parts will be carried over from one car to the other for continued testing.
Unfortunately this means that the sway bars downstairs will have to wait to be installed.
Also remember that I'm from Canada. We do not develop TRD parts but we do test them in our climate and under a slightly different criteria. Being that these parts are developed in the USA, the US markets are more likely to begin retail of the product before Canada receives its first test products.
Not always is this the case, but testing comes down to more than just install for us.
Again, I'll have a full review of the parts and actual track testing after install. Sorry for the delay!
08-03-2011, 07:52 AM
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Not strange, just a busy shop.
I have a new car arriving next week and my current one is going to a new home. The parts will be carried over from one car to the other for continued testing.
Unfortunately this means that the sway bars downstairs will have to wait to be installed.
Also remember that I'm from Canada. We do not develop TRD parts but we do test them in our climate and under a slightly different criteria. Being that these parts are developed in the USA, the US markets are more likely to begin retail of the product before Canada receives its first test products.
Not always is this the case, but testing comes down to more than just install for us.
Again, I'll have a full review of the parts and actual track testing after install. Sorry for the delay!
I have a new car arriving next week and my current one is going to a new home. The parts will be carried over from one car to the other for continued testing.
Unfortunately this means that the sway bars downstairs will have to wait to be installed.
Also remember that I'm from Canada. We do not develop TRD parts but we do test them in our climate and under a slightly different criteria. Being that these parts are developed in the USA, the US markets are more likely to begin retail of the product before Canada receives its first test products.
Not always is this the case, but testing comes down to more than just install for us.
Again, I'll have a full review of the parts and actual track testing after install. Sorry for the delay!
that's why i moved to the US from Russia lol, we get ____ for testing
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08-08-2011, 03:09 AM
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Well, just wanted to take a second to say that the car is now unfortunately stock again...its depressing! Never really appreciated what the mods did for the car until I returned it to stock! The difference in braking now is HUGE. And its quiet once again! Also, all my mid-range acceleration is gone! BOOOOO.
LOL.
But, good news is all the parts are piled up in my back seat/trunk ready for the new car to arrive this week.
As always, stay tuned! I'll have the sways on asap (although they have already been lightly reviewed) and after that, I'll start hunting some local tracks to get a proper review in!
LOL.
But, good news is all the parts are piled up in my back seat/trunk ready for the new car to arrive this week.
As always, stay tuned! I'll have the sways on asap (although they have already been lightly reviewed) and after that, I'll start hunting some local tracks to get a proper review in!
08-08-2011, 09:02 PM
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orly?
What do you think gave you that added mid-range? Very curious since we've not yet been able to have the 'average joe' get some breathing mods and dyno the car... so just deadly curious to know if those mods will show any benefit on this platform... (and so I can just jump full on into making the car stupid loud)
What do you think gave you that added mid-range? Very curious since we've not yet been able to have the 'average joe' get some breathing mods and dyno the car... so just deadly curious to know if those mods will show any benefit on this platform... (and so I can just jump full on into making the car stupid loud)
08-08-2011, 11:22 PM
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Colour...cement.
Ya probably. But 1stOne has a better ring to it ;).
orly?
What do you think gave you that added mid-range? Very curious since we've not yet been able to have the 'average joe' get some breathing mods and dyno the car... so just deadly curious to know if those mods will show any benefit on this platform... (and so I can just jump full on into making the car stupid loud)
What do you think gave you that added mid-range? Very curious since we've not yet been able to have the 'average joe' get some breathing mods and dyno the car... so just deadly curious to know if those mods will show any benefit on this platform... (and so I can just jump full on into making the car stupid loud)
08-12-2011, 12:06 AM
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Well, it's been a little while since I've had something to update, and low and behold, I forgot my camera! SO, you get a written update and photos to come.
This week has been nuts....
Monday: Made final arrangements for my new tC.
Tuesday: Picked it up from the dealer and spent a few hours swapping parts back and forth between the old and the new tC.
Wednesday: Went BACK to the dealer to sign over my old white tC to the new excited owner.
Thursday: TRD Lowering Springs and Sway Bars installed...car has 150kms on it to date.
Ok, now what you've all been waiting for (and unfortunately I'm a little late to the game this time)...the sway bar review!
Two words: F*&#$%@ EPIC!
As far as handling goes, this is THE mod to have! The car is extremely flat now in turns. Just enough lean that it can load the tires, which is ideal considering the low camber specs from factory on this car up front. But that's not all, the bars also have adjustability upfront. Three different settings allow you to basically position the amount of understeer in the car to precisely balance with the increased stiffness in the rear. The ease of access also means that at track events, this is something I can easily change by simply removing my front wheel and moving the endlink. Perfect!
One tip to those looking to do the install themselves, you can cut hours out of the install time by removing the drivers side lower control arm and snaking the front factory sway bar out the side of the car. Now, if this statement was at all confusing, its probably best to not attempt the install of these! Install was pretty simple though. A lot easier than any of us expected them to be.
I'll have some photos up either tonight or early this weekend of both the car and the bars. Hoping to get some track time in the next few weeks, but I will be forced to miss this weekend's event because of an unfortunate nail in one of my track tires.
So, in short, if your looking to do some lapping and your finding the car loads too much, this is the mod for you. While I haven't had it out for autocross yet, the fact that it is really flat when flung into a corner portrays the idea that these bars will keep the weight of the car from slapping around during abrupt manoeuvres.
Stay tuned for photos and perhaps a video coming soon!
This week has been nuts....
Monday: Made final arrangements for my new tC.
Tuesday: Picked it up from the dealer and spent a few hours swapping parts back and forth between the old and the new tC.
Wednesday: Went BACK to the dealer to sign over my old white tC to the new excited owner.
Thursday: TRD Lowering Springs and Sway Bars installed...car has 150kms on it to date.
Ok, now what you've all been waiting for (and unfortunately I'm a little late to the game this time)...the sway bar review!
Two words: F*&#$%@ EPIC!
As far as handling goes, this is THE mod to have! The car is extremely flat now in turns. Just enough lean that it can load the tires, which is ideal considering the low camber specs from factory on this car up front. But that's not all, the bars also have adjustability upfront. Three different settings allow you to basically position the amount of understeer in the car to precisely balance with the increased stiffness in the rear. The ease of access also means that at track events, this is something I can easily change by simply removing my front wheel and moving the endlink. Perfect!
One tip to those looking to do the install themselves, you can cut hours out of the install time by removing the drivers side lower control arm and snaking the front factory sway bar out the side of the car. Now, if this statement was at all confusing, its probably best to not attempt the install of these! Install was pretty simple though. A lot easier than any of us expected them to be.
I'll have some photos up either tonight or early this weekend of both the car and the bars. Hoping to get some track time in the next few weeks, but I will be forced to miss this weekend's event because of an unfortunate nail in one of my track tires.
So, in short, if your looking to do some lapping and your finding the car loads too much, this is the mod for you. While I haven't had it out for autocross yet, the fact that it is really flat when flung into a corner portrays the idea that these bars will keep the weight of the car from slapping around during abrupt manoeuvres.
Stay tuned for photos and perhaps a video coming soon!
08-12-2011, 01:15 AM
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$!!$ this just makes me want it more. Forget tracking the car, just being able to take some of my exit ramps harder...I'm already loading the tires (stock everything) a bit to much 
08-12-2011, 01:23 AM
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The bushings included with the TRD sway bars probably make 50% of the improvement. I was disgusted at how mushy the stockers are. I am going to find some that fit this week. Congrats on the new ride 2ndOne, can't wait for the pics. You mind giving me/us the bushing dimensions while you have a set laying around?
08-12-2011, 01:46 AM
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The bushings included with the TRD sway bars probably make 50% of the improvement. I was disgusted at how mushy the stockers are. I am going to find some that fit this week. Congrats on the new ride 2ndOne, can't wait for the pics. You mind giving me/us the bushing dimensions while you have a set laying around?
Unfortunately the bushing dimensions wont help you, even for stock, as the front bushings are a strange design and not your off-the-shelf Energy Suspension bushing or anything. Actually, the front bushing is the whole reason why the sway bars from TRD are one of the last parts to launch for the vehicle. These little guys delayed things forever!
Happy to provide photos if you like, but I know you wont find them for the car just yet. Sorry!
08-26-2011, 01:35 AM
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Been so busy at work I haven't had a chance to do anything more than drive to and from work unfortunately.
I have an event on Sunday. Hoping for good results! Video and photos coming soon!
I have an event on Sunday. Hoping for good results! Video and photos coming soon!