Supra N_A Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) just fitted some front and rear upper strut bars it is a completley different car now specially with the new wheels on and beefy tyres it handles awesome! struggle to loose the back end now haha! BC coilovers should be here soon so that will be interesting as it will handle even better also fitted a genuine HKS SSQV with full fitting supra specific kit, sounds really sweet! cant wait for more boost so will sound even better!! has any one ran no dumpvalve on a bpu set up?? Edited January 31, 2012 by Supra N_A (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 looks great I'm running bpu with no bov. Any questions ask away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Where did you get the BOV with the Supra specific kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Where did you get the BOV with the Supra specific kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 looks great I'm running bpu with no bov. Any questions ask away does it just flutter like mad?? thinking of mabys taking it of dunno thow.... when bpu your supra did you notice a nice difference as I have heard it makes it a beast lol? ^^^ got the hks of a member on here actually was a right bargain and new condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 just fitted some front and rear upper strut bars it is a completley different car now specially with the new wheels on and beefy tyres it handles awesome! struggle to loose the back end now haha! That's probably down to your tyres and not the strut braces tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Mine does flutter a bit, nothing annoying though, been like it for a yr+ with no issues. I may get a bov one day but in no rush as I don't see the point. Nothing to gain but a pfffft. My strut brace did make a lot of difference, wouldn't say it was a handling improvement as such but just felt 'tighter' especially over bumpy roads/potholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sure it wasn't just in your head and you thought it felt tighter as you expected it to? Strut braces IMO do not offer any handling enhancement at all. The only bar I could see possibly making a slight bit of difference is the Trd as its a hefty peace but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sure it wasn't just in your head and you thought it felt tighter as you expected it to? Strut braces IMO do not offer any handling enhancement at all. The only bar I could see possibly making a slight bit of difference is the Trd as its a hefty peace but that's it. totally disagree fitting the rear and front bar has 100% made a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Mine does flutter a bit, nothing annoying though, been like it for a yr+ with no issues. I may get a bov one day but in no rush as I don't see the point. Nothing to gain but a pfffft. My strut brace did make a lot of difference, wouldn't say it was a handling improvement as such but just felt 'tighter' especially over bumpy roads/potholes. have you got any vids of it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Stock BOV is recommended for the VVTi mate. Stops the engine running rich due to MAF sensor I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Stock BOV is recommended for the VVTi mate. Stops the engine running rich due to MAF sensor I think. really?? hmmm never heard that before.... what about when going bpu then surley you will have to run a dv or not? just had a quick search so by the looks of it i need this in the bov http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HKS-Blow-Off-Valve-BOV-SSQV-outlet-1-Recirculation-Adapter-/200656294411?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb80c120b what does this actually do then?? tbh is this why the ssqv is not very loud?? will that make it louder? Edited January 31, 2012 by Supra N_A (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clapyohandz Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The stock unit works 100% at bpu level. The bolt-on kits are recirculated so it should not affect anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 totally disagree fitting the rear and front bar has 100% made a difference Got to agree with Martin here. You would be very surprised how much you can imagine a difference when there isn't one. I fitted a TRD strut and it felt no different at all, no more or less grip at any point in the drive. I took it off and put it on a few times to check, on the same road... nothing. It looks the part though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Here's my take on it. The MKIV doesn't use macpherson struts up front, instead it uses a double wishbone set up so the actual strut turrets are there merely to provide a face for the top mount of the shocker to bolt to. The way I see it is that the major lateral forces would be transmitted into the lower cross member. The cross member has triangulated strengthening members linked to a smaller cross member behind the main one. Both cross members are bolted directly to the chassis legs so the support rigidity of the whole front suspension is provided by the front lower subframes. I can tell you now that there's no way in hell a piece of ali which is of 3 piece, bolted design can stop a chassis from flexing. I have my doubts a complete one piece welded jobby like the TRD could prevent it either. The only way to physically stiffen the front end up with a form of brace would be to triangulate the strut tops with the bulk head and across each turret like this. Again this is purely my view but I see strut braces as nothing but bling. You would get a greater and more noticeable improvement by fitting a stiffer front ARB. Stock BOV is recommended for the VVTi mate. Stops the engine running rich due to MAF sensor I think. I don't recall the VVTi TT's utilising MAF sensors. I know the VVTi NA lumps use them in the IS300 but I've never seen one on a J spec car. Edited February 1, 2012 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BABZ988 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi, Can't say nothing about the TT as mine came with the cusco strut fitted! But depending of the car it does make a difference, on personal experience wheni bought & fitted one on my tomcat coupe (year ago) didn't really see difference at the time, took it of for a repair and didn't put it back for the 1st try; the car was nearly undrivable on cornering at speed. recovered my car when i put the bar back on. nice pics m_life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.