It is important to be able to drive in the city without stress
The Wagonist magazine editorial team introduces custom users who enjoy the Toyota Alphard. We look closer at customization in pursuit of their tastes and personalities, with their particular footwear makeup as a key style point. Here we take a look at Mr. Soda’s Alphard, which shows off his particular suspension settings with an emphasis on total balance.
The air suspension is made to swallow the inset value at the very edge
Mr. Soda, who says he likes cars that are large and comfortable to drive, saw the Avanzare demo car, admired it, and switched from an Alphard 10 series to this Alphard 30 series. He is particular about its cohesive, simple, and well-balanced style, and his absolute prerequisites are a low profile and the ability to turn the steering wheel down. His customization philosophy is to make the car run like a car.
The overall finish was inspired by the Avanzale demo car, which he admired. This is a truly advanced Alphard that focuses on the total balance between “appeal” and “driving”.
Let’s take a look at the suspension first. Mr. Soda’s absolute non-negotiable when it comes to wheels is deep rims. For this reason, he chose the three-piece LEONHARDIRITT Glaube wheels. The five spokes are universal and never get old, and the royal silver color is another example of his commitment to simplicity.
His ideal vehicle height is such that the rim guard of the tire rests on the wing, and he is deeply particular about the degree of alignment. As per his ideal, the ride height is such that the rim guard of the tires rests on the wings, and the air suspension has successfully swallowed the inset value at the very last minute.
The air suspension is an Avanzare system, which he likes because it is four-wheel independent, easy for everyday use, and comfortable to ride on. The front is also fitted with camber bolts. The front has 8-pot calipers and 380φ rotors, while the rear has caliper covers and φ350mm rotors. The color was changed to red for a genuine look.
Of course, all aero is unified by Avanzare. The flap shape gives it a low profile and a simple look without being too assertive. The body reinforcements have also increased stability when driving around town and the brakes have been strengthened both front and rear for better balance.