Q's on Tom's parts and where to buy

Dobey,

Thanks for the link. I looked at the C-One but having FINALLY figured out the problem with the BT Tech brace if the same thing is wrong with the Tom's it can be corrected at the shop here.

Blue Umbrella,

You may want to read this: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...schat-has-lost-dear-friend-brian-bt-tech.html
I don't believe BT is still in business because of Brian's passing but could be wrong on that one.

1Smuglex,

Thanks for the endorsement I will keep Carson in mind. I actually spoke with Danny and he is trying to get a supplier for the Tom's parts so he can list them in the PriusChat store. If he can do that I will give him my business because this site is worth keeping in business

Happy driving,
Chris

 

Hi all,

does anybody know if someone took pictures of Tom's Braces (Front, Middle, Rear & Strut) installed on the car ?

thanks a lot

 

Solar:

These are some old pictures of the Tom's braces I installed. I was not able to find pictures of the Strut and the Middle brace. Pictures of the braces only, not installed, can be found at Sigmaauto.com

 

hello SaeGai06,

first of all I apologize for my poor English, but I will do my best. I'm Italian and I studied English in school without ever having practiced.

Many thanks for your photos !! Even if they are old, are a novelty for me !! The information that I can draw from these pics are so many ! I have already installed the BT Tech front strut and plate (less understeer, noise stops on the dashboard, quieter engine) thanks to this forum posts.

Soon be ordering the TOM'S rear braces and lower front kit and I expect a big improvement in handling (at the cost of much added weight).

question: but have you not lowered the car with a set of springs ? If so, why have you made this choice ? The next change for me will be the TRD rear bar and Tom's rear and lower front braces. Which of the two (TRD and TOM'S) gave greatest increase in handling ?

many thanks

 

Solar:

Your welcome. I'm glad I was able to find them to show.

I decided not to replace the struts and springs because i did not want to lower the vehicle. I wanted to keep the factory height and not have to worry about ground clearance.

I could not comment on installation of each piece and how each piece effected handling since I installed all the TOM'S braces at once and noticed a huge difference.

I did install the TRD rear sway bar recently and noticed the rear tires stayed planted during faster turns.

 

Hello SaeGai06,

a welcome is always welcome

it's nice to hear that your Prius has gained a lot in handling without lowering. I am very confident that I too will increase the handling with the missing pieces of TOM'S.

I recently lowered the car with LOWTEC springs manufactured in Germany, keeping the original equipment shock absorbers. Nothing particular to these springs, but soon I will report on this mod with a new thread.

Rear TRD Bar has increased oversteer ? can you say that the car will not ever caused problems ?

many thanks for your reply

 

Solar:

The rear TRD bar did not increase oversteer but decreased the oversteer.

The only thing that I would suggest that you shoud not get is the middle TOM'S bar. It sits right on the catalytic converter and rattles from time to time. I have already tried to hammer a flat spot but it still rattles. other than that, i've been happy with my TOM'S purchases.

 

Hi SaeGai06,

Ok. Your driving experience is good and it's a pleasure to enjoy of your report. I've never been involved in oversteering in two years of driving the Prius with OE springs and shocks. Has this ever happened to you ?
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These are very precious informations. I think that I will not purchase that TOM'S part.

 

Hi Fellow Prius Owners,

Up for sale are all my suspension parts:

TOM'S Upper Strut Bar:$200, New $289
TOM'S Front Suspension Brace:$200, New $295
TOM'S Floor Strengthening Brace:$225, New $325
TOM'S Rear Lower Body Brace:$400, New $525
TRD Rear Sway Bar:125, New $175

I would prefer to sell to someone local to save on packing and shipping cost. But if someone does not mind paying for packing and shipping cost, i'll be happy to drop off at a UPS Store to have them pack and ship at the buyers expense.

Please Private Message me any of your questions.


Thanks

 

How come you're selling them Saegai? I'd be interested but shipping wouldn't make it worth it. thx.

 

I've been thinking of getting the new prius. Just trying to recoupe some of the money i spent on accessories.

 

When you do, I'd be interested in your assessment of the handling differences.

 

*Price Reduction*

Hi Fellow Prius Owners,

Up for sale are all my suspension parts:

TOM'S Front Suspension Brace:$150, New $295
TOM'S Floor Strengthening Brace:$175, New $325
TOM'S Rear Lower Body Brace:$300, New $525
TRD Rear Sway Bar:$100, New $175

I would prefer to sell to someone local to save on packing and shipping cost. But if someone does not mind paying for packing and shipping cost, i'll be happy to drop off at a UPS Store to have them pack and ship at the buyers expense.

Please Private Message me any of your questions.


Thanks

 

All parts sold. Thanks!