Reviews on the TRD Door Latches/Stabilizer - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tYtEn86 · 08-17-2014, 10:24 AM

I think this would be great with CF door

frsvr4 · 08-17-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nzer

Just keep an eye on them, I had one replaced after the spring went in it.

That's fairly terrible. What caused the failure?

Taro · 08-17-2014, 02:09 PM

I've seen plenty of warnings for proper installation of these things...if you don't do it properly, it can cause all sorts of alignment issues with the door.

As for how it feels, it's extremely subtle, and you'll probably only notice if your car is otherwise stock. Once I put a strut bar in, I completely forgot I had these. It does change the sound when you close the door, though. It's not quite at "European-car-clunk", but it's a lot more meaty sounding than what it used to sound like.

nzer · 08-17-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamVR4

That's fairly terrible. What caused the failure?

No idea. Door still functioned fine and it wasn't until I played with one I noticed when pushing it in it didn't spring back like it did before.

Took it back to the dealer and they replaced it.

Not sure if it was the part or installation that caused it. Was 18 months ago and no issues with the replacement one.

donoman · 05-18-2015, 04:11 AM

This job was easy in theory but I had to use an impact driver to loosen the hook bolts. I would recommend having this done at the dealer for anyone who isn't handy. I almost stripped the bolts and that would not have been fun.

themadscientist · 05-18-2015, 06:23 AM

I can see the intention of these and don't doubt they make some difference. If I was that concerned, though, I'd just get a cage.

Dake · 05-18-2015, 12:59 PM

That's kind of like saying, "If I was really worried about catching a cold I'd go to school to be a doctor." One is a significantly bigger project than the other.

Tromatic · 05-18-2015, 02:32 PM

Have you taken a look at the flimsy POS hinge at the other end of the door?

phobos512 · 05-19-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tromatic

Have you taken a look at the flimsy POS hinge at the other end of the door?

The difference though is that the hinge is rigidly mounted to the body and door whereas the door once latched shut is a fairly elastic friction fit (by comparison). This item takes up some of the slack in that side of the equation.

OnkelC · 05-19-2015, 01:07 PM

looks great, feels great, door sounds better for the lack of another word, isn't really expensive, doesn't hurt handling. go for it, but get them installed at the dealer.

sosick · 09-27-2015, 11:51 AM

Im going to order these. My paint is starting to rub on the door and where it meets

weederr33 · 09-27-2015, 12:06 PM

I want these but I just can't justify them... yet :s

Must. Have. More. TRD.

7 skulls · 09-28-2015, 01:54 PM

I put them in a few months ago. Easy install. As well I have front and rear strut bars. The TRD door latches made more difference to the handling than my front strut bar and just as much as my rear. Initial turn in is quicker, easy to feel the difference.

asnatlas · 10-09-2015, 08:59 PM

Where is the best place to order a set ??

PM me if you don't want to reply to this post...

08-17-2014, 02:09 PM	#45
Taro You call him Dr. Jones! Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Twin Mish-Mash Location: Cold Posts: 410 Thanks: 128 Thanked 1,030 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've seen plenty of warnings for proper installation of these things...if you don't do it properly, it can cause all sorts of alignment issues with the door. As for how it feels, it's extremely subtle, and you'll probably only notice if your car is otherwise stock. Once I put a strut bar in, I completely forgot I had these. It does change the sound when you close the door, though. It's not quite at "European-car-clunk", but it's a lot more meaty sounding than what it used to sound like. __________________ [IMG][/IMG]

09-27-2015, 12:06 PM	#54
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08-17-2014, 10:24 AM	#43
tYtEn86 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: FRS Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 71 Thanks: 54 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think this would be great with CF door

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donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This job was easy in theory but I had to use an impact driver to loosen the hook bolts. I would recommend having this done at the dealer for anyone who isn't handy. I almost stripped the bolts and that would not have been fun.

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themadscientist Hotlink Terrorist Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Spec S Location: "Dirty South" Japan Posts: 2,077 Thanks: 1,525 Thanked 2,624 Times in 1,196 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can see the intention of these and don't doubt they make some difference. If I was that concerned, though, I'd just get a cage.

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Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 464 Thanked 819 Times in 414 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's kind of like saying, "If I was really worried about catching a cold I'd go to school to be a doctor." One is a significantly bigger project than the other.

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Tromatic Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 61 Thanked 1,728 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have you taken a look at the flimsy POS hinge at the other end of the door?

09-28-2015, 01:54 PM	#55
7 skulls Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2014 scion frs Location: Newfoundland Posts: 241 Thanks: 283 Thanked 247 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put them in a few months ago. Easy install. As well I have front and rear strut bars. The TRD door latches made more difference to the handling than my front strut bar and just as much as my rear. Initial turn in is quicker, easy to feel the difference.

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asnatlas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2013 - BRZ - SWP Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 159 Thanks: 27 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where is the best place to order a set ?? PM me if you don't want to reply to this post...

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