Sam_Q

interesting brace idea, I can see it working there. So what are the original threaded holes for in the first place?

the xt130 has generous engine bay space so many toyota and non toyota engines are available. How far you go would all depend on how much you can do yourelf and the depth of your pockets. I wouldn't suggest the G engines though as they are pretty old now and never have been easy for spares

I think that almost everything for the 4ac engine would be applicable and some 4ac manuals also cover the 3ac in them. I know it's not much of a help but it's start

ah mods within the first week of ownership... I wholesomely approve!

I think stock S13 wheels have closer to a +40 offset however it might be different for an aftermarket wheel. Have a look on the Nissiansilvia.com forum

I agree with the above but these look like they are neither, just "braces" they don't look like they will do much bracing though. Although it is hard for me to see with the available pictures. For an anti anti-roll bar to work it needs an end on either side of the vehicle on the suspension parts and also be mounted to the body on either end. The closer the bar is to being a straight bar the more predictable the response. Thats why racing cars have just spring steel rods with ends on them that are adjustable in the leverage point or of a shape that can be rotated with a blade shape like the Australian "super cars"

as you have found out sourcing the less common (these days) 114 wheels is an issue, particularly with the +20 offset your looking for. Look for those specs in a wheel cataloge and see how you go.

I wouldnt say fully researched for a sway bar, only difference between mine and the Cusco is that the Cusco brackets are more refined. Its the only way really cos nowhere else to mount it... Charlie how thick is it? mines 20mm another view of it whats this bar meant to do? you guys might find this thread entertaining: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...showtopic=24862

might be a wheel bearing, should be fairly cheap to replace just as a check.

Chrome is a metal and it's applied by electrolosis. "chrome paint" is just shiny silver and it 99% of the time looks kinda dodgy