GR86 GR86 - TRD GR Performance Damper

Tempted. Is cheaper on Black Hawk Japan but still around £400 plus postage. Got strut brace on order so need to see if these would still fit with it on. The ends on the strut look to sit more proud.
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
Tempted. Is cheaper on Black Hawk Japan but still around £400 plus postage. Got strut brace on order so need to see if these would still fit with it on. The ends on the strut look to sit more proud.
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I might experiment and take of the braces that are on there and see if it really is quieter. Then it may give me a clue if this is worth pursuing. I am going to order the HKS Spec L 11 from black hawk so could get them at the same time.
 
GRpirate said:
I might experiment and take of the braces that are on there and see if it really is quieter.
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I tried that for two motorway trips a couple of weeks ago . It did seem to reduce the intensity of the noise.

I put them back on for two more recent motorway slogs. I did feel that there was more noise again.

But I have done nothing scientific such as measuring noise levels. Plus the two trips were on different motorways apart from the lovely concrete section and past Heathrow on the M25. So hardly conclusive.

I have a strut brace arriving, fingers crossed tomorrow, so am going to remove the two OEM braces and add the strut bar.. see what that brings.

I am on the motorways again in a week, so fingers crossed.
 
sim61 said:
I tried that for two motorway trips a couple of weeks ago . It did seem to reduce the intensity of the noise.

I put them back on for two more recent motorway slogs. I did feel that there was more noise again.

But I have done nothing scientific such as measuring noise levels. Plus the two trips were on different motorways apart from the lovely concrete section and past Heathrow on the M25. So hardly conclusive.

I have a strut brace arriving, fingers crossed tomorrow, so am going to remove the two OEM braces and add the strut bar.. see what that brings.

I am on the motorways again in a week, so fingers crossed.
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Good info Sim61 I might give it a try. It’s very hard to measure noise levels accurately and once you have spent £800 you have to believe it’s quieter. I guess I should try earplugs first and save myself £790 🤣
 
GaryG said:
Any updates on these and if they eliminate the front end humming noise!?
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I’ve not experienced any humming noises either before or after fitment of these, so I can’t answer you bar maybe get the garage to take a look at your car.

My long term feedback is the effect is subtle, the car scrabbles less when you are hard in a corner on poorly surfaced roads and weight transfer when changing direction feels slightly more controlled and predictable.

There is no detectable difference in steering or ride comfort that I can discern after circa 8000 miles with them fitted.
 
GRpirate said:
Good info Sim61 I might give it a try. It’s very hard to measure noise levels accurately and once you have spent £800 you have to believe it’s quieter. I guess I should try earplugs first and save myself £790 🤣
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Yup, agree with all of that.
 
SARD also do a front one that goes under the airbox and rear ones too that work like the Yamaha ones that look interesting too. I'm sure it was on a Hot Version video. Tsuchiya was sceptical but they did work.

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SARD MOTION CONTROL BEAM FOR TOYOTA GR86 ZN8 86703

Brand SARD Series Name MOTION CONTROL BEAM Product Number 86703 Compatible Car TOYOTA GR86 ZN8 Product Description MCB (Motion Control Beam) achieves both steering stability and improved ride quality by connecting the left and right front members and the rear struts. AISIN's unique mechanical...
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Any chance someone fancies doing dB readings with and without stock braces, then with these?
 
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SARD MOTION CONTROL BEAM FOR TOYOTA GR86 ZN8 86703

Brand SARD Series Name MOTION CONTROL BEAM Product Number 86703 Compatible Car TOYOTA GR86 ZN8 Product Description MCB (Motion Control Beam) achieves both steering stability and improved ride quality by connecting the left and right front members and the rear struts. AISIN's unique mechanical...
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SARD ones are here. Interestingly in the Tsuchiya vid, it makes his GT86 ride more fluid and controlled, to the point that on track he thought the suspension should do with more spring rate (he was on KW's)
 
This is my bar fitted. Think the damper struts would foul it unless I did the brace first and bolted the dampers on top so the opposite to how it is now?

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Looks good! Notice much difference in handling?
 
I only found out Cusco did a carbon one after I received my alloy one, for the small difference in price the carbon is a no brainer. Worth the hassle of exchanging?
 
mackie said:
I only found out Cusco did a carbon one after I received my alloy one, for the small difference in price the carbon is a no brainer. Worth the hassle of exchanging?
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I wouldn't bother if yours does the job. From what I can tell it's real carbon but wrapped over the aluminum.
 
I can't see that working. It's going to foul here.

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