Toyota Vios

TOYOTA VIOS

Toyota Vios is a 4-door sedan  manufactured by one of the Japanese manufacturer, Toyota being introduced in Asia Pacific region in 2002. The name 'Vios' brought the meaning of "to move forward" in Latin.

Toyota Vios 1st Generation

The first generation was Vios 1.5, codenamed NCP 42 and has 2 type of it. The S version only comes with a four-speed automatic transmission complete with digital speedometer and other electronic instrumental. The E version was available in both 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions include conventional meters.

For the first version of the Toyota Vios (NCP 42), Ultra Racing came up with 11 bars in total but 9 bars can be installed in a car at once. A stable steering handling can be improve by installing the front strut : UR-TW2-074 (2-point) or UR-TW4-038 (4-point). Fender bar (UR-FD3-117) is placed at each side of the fender to give extra help in holding the chassis during cornering as it helps to neutralize the shock of impact.Rear strut (UR-RE2-039) has the same function as the front strut and it is place at the rear, in the boot of the car to be exact. Room bar (UR-RO2-091) is installed between the front seat and the back seat of the vehicle which helps to strengthen the chassis from inside but most people do not really prefer to install the bar in their vehicles as they find it a a bit of disturbing as it is at the feet area.

One of the function of the anti roll bars are for smooth cornering as it helps to stabilize the vehicles during sharp cornering. Every car without anti roll bar/s obviously not stable during the cornering as one side of the vehicle will slightly lifted and it helps to increase the life span of the tires as well as the suspensions. The front and rear anti roll bar are made of real solid steel. The UR choose steel than aluminium as the compound is much stronger than aluminium. Front anti roll bar is located at the front lower of the chassis (UR-AR27-408) and the rear anti roll bar is located at the rear of the chassis. Rear anti roll bar for this first generation has two sizes; 16mm (UR-AR16-125) and 19mm (UR-AR19-041) so its either  16mm or 19mm.

Lower arm bars are front lower, rear lower and side lower or side floor bar. Front lower (UR-LA4-141) and rear lower (UR-RL4-212) help to reduce the vehicles bumpiness by holding the chassis at the front and rear lower. Side lower 8-points (UR-SD8-273) bar helps to hold each left and right as well as the front and the rear lower chassis. These bars not only help the driver to drive in comfort and contribute to the safety of the driver and the passengers and obviously the chassis as the vehicle without safety bars, the other part of the body is slightly not in the right position. One of the obvious one is when the technicians want to unlock the screws, they have to pull the body so that the job is a little easier.

The second generation of the Vios (2007-2012) code-named NCP 93 has 14 bars. The part number for the fender bar is UR-FD3-683. Same as the first generation, this model also has 2 option of front strut that are the 2-point ;UR-TW2-402 and TW2-939. As for the rear strut, the model share the same part number with Toyota Yaris 1.5 2007 that is UR-RE2-403 (2-point). The second and the third generation share the same room bar (UR-RO2-637). The thickness of the anti roll bar is 25mm (UR-AR25-311) for the front. There are 2 options for the rear anti roll bar; 16mm (UR-AR16-126) and 19mm (UR-AR19-100). Lower arm bars fro this model are 6 in total. It has 2 different front lower that are the 2-points (UR-LA2-3103A) and 4-points (UR-LA4-404). For the middle lower, the bar that only available is the 2-points (UR-ML2-405) and for the rear lower is UR-RL2-406 (2-point). Last but not least, side lower bar 6-points (UR-SD6-805) and rear torsion bar 2-points (UR-RT2-412).

The production of Toyota Vios from 2013 til 2016 is known as the third generation of Toyota Vios; code-named NCP 150 that has 5-speed and the one with 7-speed CVT-i engine. These two share most of the bars like fender bar (UR-FD3-2532), rear strut (UR-RE2-2531), room bar (UR-RO2-637), 27mm front anti roll bar (UR-AR27-464), 16mm rear anti roll bar (UR-AR16-450). The NCP 150 has 2 variety of front lower; 2-point (UR-LA2-2533) for manual use and 4-point (UR-LA4-404). As for the 7-speed CVT-i engine  has only one type of front lower available that is UR-LA4-3750 (4-points). Middle lower bar only available for the NCP 150 but share other bars like rear lower 4-points (UR-RL4-2535 and rear lower side 6-points (UR-RLS6-2536P) as well as rear torsion 2-point (UR-RT2-2537).

For more info, contact the number below:

• Elle 016-276 4373
• Proride Motorsports 082-24 6393/24 6269
• Jackson Bong 016-888 6395

OR visit our shop @ PRORIDE MOTORSPORTS, JALAN KULAS

Perodua Axia

PERODUA AXIA

Axia, Perodua's tenth model was launched on 15 November 2014 as the success version of Perodua Viva has taken the place of the most affordable car in Malaysia. Even Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak said himself on August 26th 2013.

AXIA 1.0 '14 & AXIA FACELIFT 1.0 '17

     Referring to Ultra Racing's safety philosophy, "the bars are individually designed to suit different vehicles" as they manufacture the aftermarket products for this model. Both first and second generation of Perodua Axia only has front anti-roll bar. Ultra Racing came up with 12 bars as the complete set. Some customers prefer to install "first stage" (front strut, rear anti-roll bar and rear lower bar) as for the start. In order to feel the major impact or improvement of the car performance, it is recommended to install full set of the safety bar.

HOW UR SAFETY BARS CAN HELP TO IMPROVE YOUR DRIVING EXPERIENCE?

     A complete set of UR safety bars for both model consist of fender, front strut, rear strut, room,front anti-roll bar, rear anti-roll bar, front lower, rear lower, and side lower bar. 

      Front strut for old Axia is UR-TW2-3082 and UR-TW2-3776 for the new Axia helps to stabilize the steering handling as it is place at the front chassis. It is also helps to strengthen the car's chassis and to minimize the weight transfer of the vehicle body. Both model share the same rear strut 2-point (UR-RE2-3083) has the same functions as the front strut but it is place at the rear section of car (boot).

     Both model shares the same part number for fender bar (UR-FD3-3392) 3-point is install at the the right and left side of the car's fender. It gives extra support and strength to chassis during cornering as it helps to maintain the suspension in position. It helps to increase the lifespan of the suspension. Same goes to the rear upper (UR-RU2-3393A) install inside the car at the rear section near the boot. It holds the chassis from inside the chassis. Same goes to the room bar (UR-RO2-3084).

        As for the rear anti-roll bar,(UR-AR16-501). This bar really helps in stabilizing the vehicles during cornering. It is install at the rear lower suspension. It helps on making your car flat instead of making it turn on one side. It also helps in increasing the lifespan of the tires as well. So, it is like benefits that comes in pair. Front anti-roll bar (UR-AR23-526) has the same function as the rear anti-roll bar.

     Lower arm bars consist of front lower 4-point (UR-LA4-3085~Axia '14, UR-LA4-3777~Axia FL),middle lower (UR-ML2-3086), rear lower 3-point (UR-RL2-3394), 4-point (UR-RL4-3087), rear lower side (UR-RLS4-3088P). Front lower helps to reduce the bumpiness at the front lower chassis, rear lower helps at the rear chassis and middle lower i charge of the middle lower part of the vehicles.

Review of Perodua Axia after the installation of the safety bar: