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Building to a target is much easier. It also makes you realize how haphazard some street "builds" are
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Sway bar: I was recommended to stick with OEMs after installing coilovers. If you are not happy with the OEMs, then you switch them cuz you will know why you need stiffer sway bars. If you are happy with the OEM handling, no reason to switch them at all. LCAs: Verus is the way to go. I am quite happy with it. SS brake lines: I also have a set in my garage but never put them on. OEM brake lines are doing fine so far. Pads: Winmax W2/W3 is a solid choice for street and mild performance upgrade. Fluid: Motul RBF600. Wheels/Tires: You have RPF1 already just slap on some good tires and you are good to go. Unless you have the money and really want the forged wheels, no reason to upgrade RPF1 by spending $2k+ on a forged set to gain minimal advantages IMO. Last edited by fryfun; 11-15-2022 at 05:39 PM. |
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How long have you had the LCAs? Hit any potholes and such? Not that I wish potholes upon you, just wondering. Brakes- Thinking I might just wait another year on upgrading brakes. The OEM pads are still pretty thick and rotors look and feel good. Plus brakes are really easy to do if I decide I want to upgrade mid-season. I'll keep your suggestions in mind though. I think wheels might be a next year thing too, unless I can't stand the visual gap from camber. Yeah, silly reason but I am human lol. Probably stick with rpf1s in a larger size if that is the case.
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Hey Spuds, just a FYI you may already be aware of but wanted to toss your way if not.
If / when you do your TOB & Clutch, make sure you specifically ask from Toyota for a 17+ TOB. May as well ask for a 2020's TOB. They're not the same SKU Number as the 13-16. Beefier and less prone to failure as the 13-16s were. Was one of the revisions in the newer models. No point in replacing with the same or equal quality that comes in the models prone to failure
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https://sixstarbernie.com/i-23179109...1990-2018.html The bearing might be tricky to source if it goes out again (theoretically a Toyota part that was modified and marked up 200%). But that's a problem for future Spuds.
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The Winter 2022-2023, 9 year, 60k mile refresh list:
(Yeah, I know this is boring, but if I'm keeping a build thread, I'm keeping my planning in it so I don't forget) Already done: Oil(10/22), Brake fluid (4/22), clutch fluid (4/22) Todo (new parts in bold): X--Lift car and remove summer wheels for storage X--Clean up garage and workbench X--Disconnect battery? X--Remove all necessary underpanels X--Drain transmission and differential --Inspect all bushings, mounts, boots, etc. (Need another list lol) X--Inspect for rust/damage --Inspect brakes (they're fine, but just in case) X--Remove exhaust (because trans) X--Remove driveshaft (because trans) X--Begin transmission removal + support engine (ultras hanger method?) X--Lift car higher and complete transmission removal X--Install TSK1, TOB, Verus pivot and Verus fork (did not install Verus parts due to incompatibility with tsk) X--Reinstall transmission and STi transmission mount X--Decrease lifted height and complete transmission install. X--Loosen steering rack and stock engine mounts X--Lift engine, R&R engine mounts with STi engine mounts X--Replace spark plugs X--Lower engine onto mounts and secure X--Press out SR bushings and replace with Whiteline steering rack bushings, secure SR. X--Install Whiteline subframe inserts (inspect bushings first) --Either: ----Press/cut out stock diff mounts and press in STi Diff mounts X----Install Whiteline diff inserts X--Reinstall driveshaft X--Reinstall exhaust + PTuning EL X--Fill trans and diff with Amsoil Trans/diff fluid X--R&R rear LCA with Verus LCA X--R&R rear top mounts with new OEM top mounts X--R&R front top mounts with Vorshlag camber plates X--R&R suspension with RCE Tarmac 2s --R&R front sway bar with Perrin 19" front swaybar --Set rough ride height and alignment --Adjust OFT tune for header and flash to ecu --Start car and check for exhaust leaks? --Reinstall underpanels --Install "winter" wheels --Lower car --Roll car around/drive a bit --Monitor for tune problems --Adjust ride height/alignment as necessary --Bring somewhere for alignment/balancing Phew! That's tiring just to look at...
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Ok, new questions I need to answer.
1. What to use to support/lower/lift the transmission with? Floor jack or get a "cheap" transmission jack? 2. I am getting all new exhaust nuts, exhaust gaskets, trans bolts/nuts since I started rounding off a few already. Anything else I should get while I am at it? I promise pics and write up soon lol
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A low profile transmission jack makes things a lot nicer. I used my regular floor jack and it was a pita. Just keep in mind that with the trans jack you need to make sure the car is high enough off the ground to get the jack under with the transmission on it, or you need to wiggle the the transmission up onto the jack under the car and spill a bunch of transmission oil out the tail. Ask me how I know that one. I also recommend these if you plan on working on your car a lot yourself. Just reuse till thoroughly soiled. Makes post work cleanup while drinking a victory beverage nicer. https://www.amazon.com/Drymate-OSM29...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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Can confirm this... mine have worked their way loose and sounds like a two stroke when cold started
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Trans jack, the internal debate rages on. There's 2 types that aren't super expensive, $140 vs $230, or I could get creative and get a $100 motorcycle jack... Hmmm, I feel like with my luck those are single use mats lol. Still a good idea probably.
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The nice thing with those mats is it catches the fluid so it doesn't spread, the bad thing is sometimes it's wet and you don't realize it and you crawl through it
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