Springs, Sway bars, Strut bar, what's next???

[wparsons]

I bought one, but it isn't installed yet. Once it thaws out I'll let you know how much of a difference it makes.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Mikepage

I just want to know if the trany insert really do a difference.

It absolutely does. There are a number of reviews on the forum that all pretty much say the same thing. There's a slight increase in NVH, but shifting is dramatically improved.

Here's one thread with DIY install instructions and a brief review. Others post their experiences in the thread, and there are other threads that will come up on a search.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19782


Edit - Here's F1point4's car journal. He has links under his pictures for all of his mods and reviews, including the transmission bushing and rear shifter bushing, which is another mod you should do. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8295

[Mikepage]

Thank you, I have probably, already, read all posts concerning this topic, am just not sure. I will read again but anyway it's only a bushing not a supercharge, he will probably do what he is supposed to do make the shifting feeling better.

[Mikepage]

Crossmember bushing check! I really love the feeling, I just drive from my friend garage to my house in the snowstorm tonight and I have already saw the difference. No more NVH I can confirm and the car stay comfortable anyway. I can't wait to feel the difference on the Tarmac...

Not difficult to install but like you say, you really need to take care when you remove bolts from the car chassis, they are supposed to be very easy to screw up but I got some troubles to rescrew one on the rear. Not stripped finally, but only more tight cause of some metal from the chassis hole come with the bolt during we unscrew them... Everything is fine now

My Review here : http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60623

[Mikepage]

Whiteline positive shift kit check!

Review?

I really love the feeling again, it's also perfect with the crossmember bushings. The shifter feel more confident and tight. You have now less movement in the shifter and you can change speeds more easily.

Of course, you will get more NVH (because race car) at low speed but on the highway, it's not really noticeable and anyway if you have an exhaust... I have the TRD... you will be fine... Or if you listen music...

It's really impressive to see with only few bushings, you can really improve the feeling of this car, I will say, if I resume all mod I have, springs, sways bars, strut bar... Bushings make all the biggest differences, trust me. Start with this and you will love it and save you money

You can use this method below, it's pretty easy and quick to do and it's secure don't worry. You only need to jack the transmission about 2 or 4 mm maximum just to be able to insert the bushing... You will not broke anything.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26411

What's next?

[Wepeel]

HVT Camber plates will replace the rubber top mount with a solid piece and will give you some extra caster and adjustable camber.

Front control arm bushings will replace the rubber units with stiff poly.

These would pretty eliminate all slop points in the front suspension. From there, you can start replacing the bushings in the rear suspension arms.

[was385]

Originally Posted by Mikepage

What is the next modif after this?

I want a go kart

Do you this rear strut bar is a good idea? But I don't want to have a bar in the trunk who make storage interference... Sometime i fit my mountain bike in the trunk...

There is a very, very simple answer to this question. OEM camber bolts from a Subaru dealer and a performance alignment. I've done quite a bit to my car but the combination of RCE Springs, my strano sway, OEM camber bolts, wheels/tires, and a proper performance alignment is EASILY the best money I've spent on the car. It's not even close.

Dollar for dollar, the bolts and alignment is the best money spent to achieve your goals.

[Mikepage]

Who have the differential bushings kit? I want to know if this thing add More NVH? Maybe a little bit like the trany insert?

[Mikepage]

Anyone?

[Mikepage]

Bump, i want an opinion concerning Diff bushings please... Anyone?

[mike the snake]

I recently added the Whiteline diff bushings to my BRZ. I can feel the diff moving less than before, and just a little noise in 1st when going slow.

Engine mounts and trans mounts and shifter bushings will stiffen the rest up and get rid of that "soft" feeling when shifting.

[Mikepage]

Finally Thanks for this quick review! Then no more NVH except in first gear, it's perfect! That will be my next step!

[Mikepage]

Diff bushings in coming

[Zaneman]

My Diff bushings made 1st and 2nd gear louder. There is now a clunk each time I go from 1st to 2nd gear but that is the only thing I'm not a fan of. The power definitely comes on harder when you give it gas.