This has a stellar MOT history, however, it has one fail last year and that was for emissions with the sports cat in...To be honest, when he started it up I knew I was going to buy it. The cobra sounds amazing, and it's not too intrusive. On a cold start it's definitely enough to **** the usual types off, though.

 

Woohoo facelift/spec C bottom arms with the spherical rear bush

 

I'd like them on the spec c, but they don't have the connection for the jdm headlight levelling.

 

Yeah ill be cutting the leveller bracket of my arms and welding on to the new arms

 

As I've said, 2 of these to make my 08 centre light bright. I then got carried away and have fitted one in the front between the map lights. I picked up the electrical supply in the o/s A pillar and fitted a 3 position switch to select off/auto/on.

 

Thinking about sports cats for the hatch H&S I guess is the obvious one are there any other suggestions?

 

ive the milltek one on my car - though cant tell you anything about emissions rating with GB MOT's as our MOT's in N.Ireland are not a problem with sport cats

 

Thanks Gambit, Im assuming that the rest of the system is also Milltek?

I have prodrive backbox mated to a H&S mid pipe so not sure that will fit?

 

yeah you are right in thinking that millteks only line up with milltek exhausts iirc.

mine is mated to the cosworth system but this is only possible as the cosworth system used a small flex pipe to join downpipe to half system - so i was able to get a custom made flex joint to allow me to hook up to the milltek downpipe

 

I have several Cosworth front with Cat and middle sections as above if anyone interested

 

you'll probably be stuck with the downpipes for quite a while as they dont fit standard turbo fitments - custom made specifically for cosworth turbo which has a slight twist in its fitment in engine bay

 

yeah i know that now lol. But he ho no one else has them as far as i know so will go eventually i hope.

 

Can anyone help?

I need to replace the inlet hose under the intercooler on my 09 STI hatch. The elbow on to the y-piece.

Does anyone have a part number for this hose?

Cost wise am I better to get a hose set from Samco? Hose Kit Part Number TCS464/Sti.

Thanks. All help appreciated

 

If this is what you are after


Part Number 14462AA354 Price (ex. VAT) was about £250 in the UK (if not more currently)

just checked:
Amayama £395 plus plus
US Dealer about $390 plus plus
Partsouq $280 plus plus

You are better off with the Samco equivalent TCS464/STI set

From for example:-
https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p...-3-tcs-464-sti

Make sure you replace the OEM "perforated style" jubilee clips for better quality ones that don't destroy the rubber.

 

That’s the one, yes.

That’s expensive from Subaru. Samco is the way to go.



Thanks Don

 

I have been thinking of doing the same but was advised against tig welding on aluminium, would it weaken the arms?
Looking forward to seeing your plans (y)

 

Got the car back from SMD yesterday. Major service including belts & tensioners etc. New MeisterR suspension as well as Prodrive GT1s and new PS4s...May look at getting some spacers.

Pricing up a full repaint, too.

 

Very nice car but I'd personally raise the coilovers unless you travel on super smooth flat roads.
Suspension needs travel in order to work especially on our typical UK B roads.

 

Found these mods online the other day, the forester AC control unit isnt to my taste but an interesting modification.



However this mod looks really good, particularly when you consider how expensive the STi equivalent is. (BM / BR Legacy original rear member support)

Support subframe right
[Product number] 20157AJ020

Support subframe left
[Product number] 20157AJ030

 

It's only lowered about 15mm but I agree it does look quite low. Driven a good 100 miles on it on some fairly questionable b roads and it's not crashy at all. Pretty impressed. Dampening is set to half way point.

 

The "STI equivalent" incorporates a pillow ball joint to make it more flexible not stiffer..........

 

ICP were just selling the STI ones for 200 on the bay, picked up a pair.

 

good price

 

Hi,

I am going to be installing the positive traction sub frame mount bushing inserts in my 09 STI hatch.

Can anyone provide the torque setting for the long 12mm flange bolts that go through the bushings and sub frame. Also the torque setting for the 10mm bolts that hold the front end of the sub frame support arm.

Thanks in advance

 

 

Thanks again Don

 

Terzo have you managed to get those bolts undone? Mine were / are welded tight and I have mashed one so be careful.

 

Thanks Rusti. Yes I managed to get all the bolts undone without issue. I actually read that you had had issues so wanted to check that all the bolts would loosen off before I ordered the inserts. I did need to use a 24" breaker bar for the larger bolts and also ensured I used a six point socket to avoid stripping corners off the bolt.

 

Awesome glad it worked for you. I will get the bolt extracted at some point and get the job done, its just on a long list

 

Rusti, Have you worked out how your going to remove the seized bolt. If you drill it for an easy out then grind the bolt head off I think it will come out easily. It is only because the bolt is in tension that it is so tight. What was the condition of the bolts you managed to get out. I would guess that they were in pretty good condition apart from the bolt heads. Hope I'm not teaching you to suck eggs. Lol