STI5300

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Been reading my WRX Training II book at bedtime, in the Track Day chapter, page 3 about 1/2 way down mention is made about fitting a rear sub-frame lock kit. The paragraph suggests that the holes and a captive nuts are already fitted on the chassis and all that is needed is a special bolt !!!!!!
Anyone done this and was it worth while.

Thanks in advance.

Mark A

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Check the D*mon *weaks catalogue, listed here. Some on E-Bay today but sold for £12, outside my budget!!

911

I have them on my Sti v3.
Came from Whiteline, cheap and easy to fit, but threads tend to be very rusty in bodyshell.
Realy doubt they make much difference to be honest!

911

STI5300

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Does anyone know where they are located/fitted on the bodyshell

Nezz10

I think the Ravensblade impreza website had this mod on it somewhere?

Nezz10

Yea it is on there http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/ under the modifications section then drivetrain.

911

Where the rear subframe bolts to the body with 2 bolts either side, the lock kit is a special taper bolt one each side right by the stock mounting bolts.

Whiteline tell you NOT to leave the bolts in place normally as the threads in the body shell are not designed to be stressed this way normally, the kit is meant for a week-end warrior blast.
The local area could see cracks in the shell if left in place.

911

StickyMicky

do you take yours out?

STI5300

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Thanks guys found Ravensblade very helpful, as the car is only used for sprinting these might be of use to me .

911

Yes, I remove(d) them, and forgot to replace them....18 months ago.
I am faster up the hills now so.......didn't miss them!

Fitting them this year to try to stop the whole rear subframe shaking itself out of the car on the start line 'clutch dumping' launch.

Graham.