Thanks for all the comments.

It's getting there :D:thumb:

Don what is the subaru part number off the mirror closing relay?

You now have it, hope it was good bedtime reading ;)

These arrived today.................

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...3ad6311183.jpg



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Wishbone brace? Or taken steering wheel off and using soap box ropes ;)

Tony

wot r they don

i guess at bolts and steel rods by the looks :P

:thumb:


Part of the STi Performance package for the 2011 WRX STi as fitted to the WRX tS and S206

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...e6de65f519.jpg


https://www.sti.jp/parts/impreza4doo.../ST20118ZR000/

They tie the front cross member to the chassis to improve wheel location when cornering.
The 2011 (model C) already has the ball jointed rear lower wishbone bush to reduce movement. This enhances it further by tying in the front.

Once in place you tension each one to a specific value. (The rear end of each has a rubber compression bush)

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...fa0f2c5837.jpg


Replaces the lower cross member used on the 2008-2010 models.........


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...072cfcdf10.jpg





although looking at the compression settings it can be used on the earlier A/B variants

There is/was a write up about the complete package but have been unable to find it again. (so far)

Went out in her today expecting the placebo effect but am amazed at the improved steering input in both wet and dry conditions.

Thought it was good before but it's now much firmer and positive, any hint of slackness has been removed. :thumb:

May have to look at the flexible rear subframe supports.................

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...06af0eda80.jpg

Great work Don and nice to see someone else with a Sti suspension fetish :thumb:
Where do the black Sti subframe supports mount?

They replace items 29/30...........

http://static.opposedforces.com/epc_...1495020101.png

What do the upgraded ones do?
Are they pillow ball ones allowing for a more free movement?

Yes.
Seems to buck the trend of fitting subframe bush inserts to "stiffen" up the rear.

Wasn't convinced about the original "flexible" tower strut brace but could see how the "lower stiffies" would work, in fact retaining all the rubber bushes has reduced the NVH from the front as well, so have decided to bite the bullet on the rear support mounts. :D


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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...5a8350010f.jpg

I like this thread, refreshingly different from the norm. :)

Cheers Rickya :thumb:

Have just fitted a Tomioka Racing AOS to see if the intercooler internals remains cleaner...........

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...4b4a0af30d.jpg

very nice indeed
lian

Having seen that the BRZ STi has matching Strut brace/Battery Tie Down..............

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...3594980ede.jpg


I fancied something to match my strut brace and following a busy weekend in the garage came up with this

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...121b8b64b9.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...c5d23e6cca.jpg
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How the hell did you make that in your garage, I'm impressed!

Did you make a spare one for me, you can drop it off any time Don

Superb
:thumb::thumb:

Fantastic work Don. Keep it going.....great thread.

Thanks :D

Being a Marine Engineer by profession helps :thumb::thumb:

I NEED one :)
Where do I send my money Don?

Don

that battery clamp is so cool

amazing workmanship

think you could just have started a new business venture lol

Wow they certainly are different in design to the stock item, whats the benefits for the rotating arm to the fixed stock?

Mark,

Before changing them, with a Whiteline 20mm rear ARB and braces fitted, there was a tendancy when doing the "roundabout slalom" the back end would be a bit twitchy.

Since changing it stays planted.

Looking at where they fit, they are bolted at both ends to the chassis (front end direct, rear end holding the rear sub frame in place) so you wouldn't think they would do anything, but the new ones seem to allow a little bit of flex into the chassis when it's needed.

"Stiffer is not always better" :thumb:


STI quote

Thanks all for comments. Currently remaining as a "one off " mod to see how it fairs. Already have a few design tweeks in mind.

Don do you have some kind of press in ya garage or did you go back to work with some,buns and get the lads to rustle it up for you

Looks good very neat

Well done

All done by my own two hands.........:hjtwofing :D

Usual engineers hand tools plus a pillar drill, bench grinder, jig saw and Dremel plus some brazing as my welder was a bit too vicious for the gauge of steel.....

I suppose having taken early retirement I have abit more time on my hands than most. :D:D

well you certainly are producing an amazing saloon STI with your spare time :)

:thumb:

I'd buy your car just for that battery clamp! Brilliant job! :)