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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
I'd suspect adding a sway bar to the heaviest end, or maybe both ends of the car would help your sway situation, possibly better than changing wheels and tires. If the bar(s) work well enough maybe you could save the expense of changing the wheels and tires. And if you can spare the ground clearance, lowering really does help add stability too.
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The revisions to my 2004 model as published 2006:
"Daihatsu’s revised Charade city car is now on sale, offering improved handling and greater comfort.
Standard equipment now includes air-conditioning, the interior trim is new and the front seats have been lengthened by 30 mm for improved support.
Also new is the front grille and bumper, while the suspension has been thoroughly revised with a front anti-roll bar and retuned dampers to reduce body roll and sharpen handling.
To further improve the Charade’s strong braking performance, the front discs are now ventilated.
As before, the anti-lock brakes (ABS) incorporate electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) which optimises braking force according to the weight distribution of passengers and luggage.
The Charade remains the UK’s most economical petrol-engined five-door with a CO2 reading of 114 g/km. This qualifies it for a £40 Road Fund Licence for 12 months.
Fuel economy is also exceptional at 68.9 mpg Extra Urban for the manual which also boasts a top speed of almost 100 mph."
Buying those suspension parts that newer models are fitted with sounds easier than it may work out in NZ. Prolly too easy, and cheap as chips for someone visiting Malaysia.
I might just take my digi camera down to the Daihatsu new car dealership and take some pictures of the underside. Should attract some attention! Great advice thanks