billabong Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Hi, Just wondering which would be better (and more cost-effective) to put on my 2005 Corolla: thicker front sway bar or engine brace? Quote
cerby Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 engine brace as in one of those little shock exsorber things? Well I would have to say anything would be a more worthwhile mod than that! However the swaybar would cost more. But then if your talking cost EFFECTIVE then the shock exsorber has feck all effect whereas swaybar has a huge effect! Quote
billabong Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks for the replies. I meant the brace that runs between the shock towers to stiffen the front end. I don't know much about modifying Corollas but I did it to my Mustang and it made a huge difference :jamie: Sounds like the sway bar is the go. Quote
kiahn Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 you mean front strut brace, if you want to stop body roll then go sway bar, if you wanna stop chassis twist for better feel around corners go strut brace, both cost around about the same Quote
seabiscuit Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 you mean front strut brace, if you want to stop body roll then go sway bar, if you wanna stop chassis twist for better feel around corners go strut brace, both cost around about the same Strut braces are a little easier to find as a 2nd hand unit and can be found quite cheap! I just picked up one for my KE70 for $100. If you haven't already, I'd prefer to lower the car first. Quote
billabong Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks. Can anyone recommend somewhere in Melbourne (or a good on-line shop in Aus) to get either of these? Quote
jaderd Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) rear sway bar is best bang for buck ever for a zze corolla might as well get front strut while at it whiteline + bursons = $125 best ever spent per item $250 and car will feel alot better guaranteed Edited October 15, 2009 by jaderd Quote
rob83ke70 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 its all good :jamie: rear swaybar would probably be really really good upgrade.... I've never really had too much of a drama with how zze's handle, although I've never really driven one around for a huge amount of time either. traction bothered me a lot in the few I've driven.... buy some sticky tyres (not stupidly low profile either) and some nice lightweight rims... on a side note, nothing is worse than hard mostly worn out rubber, tyre shine, and carrying slightly too much speed around a right angle corner... Robert. Quote
billabong Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Posted October 27, 2009 It's now on and I can report that it does tighten the back up a bit. Quote
lama_trd Posted March 27, 2010 Report Posted March 27, 2010 hey guys I'm new to the forumn. but i have done some research on this and have a few bits and pieces for the zze120/130 exc zze123 all are shipping not inclusive. white line gear. swaybars: front - BTF72z(24mm H/duty blade adj $252.00) rear - BTR77 (22mm H/duty $252.00) strutbrace: alloy adj - KSB603 ($216.50) camber adj bolt kit 15mm - KCA415 ($92.20) ultra racing. rear floor room bar - UR-RO2-190 ($206.00) front lower bar - UR-LA3-153 ($248.00) rear lower bar - UR-RL2-446 ($203.00) there are some optional items on these websites but these are all i need for mine. hope this helps people. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.