Joth

Guys, I have a JDM Forester I want a thicker rear swaybar in( the stock is very thin, 13mm i think), and I know the swaybars from the Classic shape will go in. But theres really never any subie bits in the local aftermarket (caribbean). I've come across a guy selling out a few chopped STi's (01 and 03) and can get a rear swaybar from these, my question is, if these swaybar/mountings between classic and bugeye are not completly interchangeable, what are the differences? Is there an issue that i can overcome altering the bushing mounts or links?

Also what would be bugeye STI swaybar thicknesses? Im thinking 22mm front 20mm rear? 22mm rear?

MarkB1

Mountings are the same, I run a rear Whiteline 22mm bar with Heavy Duty mounts and solid links. I only have soild links on the front and steering is just fine. I will take some pics and post them for you. I also have a front and rear stut bar. All in all its not far of my old impreza for handling.We have a web site at www.subaruforester.com, very good and full of info.

Joth

Ok great, I went and got the bar, bushings and stock plastic links off of a 2002 STI bugeye, for all of about 40pounds, i forgot to check if its 22mm or 20mm.
I've just installed it and my impression so far is less understeer and great recovery out of a hard bend. I imagine it can go even stiffer with the metal links. I have the stock bar with whiteline links up front.
Oh, and to add a little gloat, i also got an STI intercooler, with full metal and silicone Y pipe, and mounting brackets, for another 40.. so im delighted, the hoses have the same lineup but the mounting tabs are a couple inches off, and i need to fabricate an adaptor to accomodate my stock bov.

MarkB1

YHM and also change the BOV to a standard impreza, there is no mods required.

EMS

In my opinion a 20 mm standard Impreza Turbo rear sway bar is just perfect for the Forester. I drove one with a 22 mm and I think it was too much! Too much oversteer.

Mark.