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Old 28 April 2018, 11:54 AM
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Hi all just pondering with the idea of a rear strut brace for my car, never had one in any of my previous impreza s

Would it make a noticeable difference in handling?

Are they worth putting on?

All opinions negative and positive, suggestions, and links will much appreciated in advance
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Originally Posted by FranK RA
excellent Thankyou

answered a lot of questions reading that thread
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Had to read it more than once myself
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Originally Posted by ZANY
excellent Thankyou

answered a lot of questions reading that thread
Is it worth fitting then?
Old 28 April 2018, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Is it worth fitting then?
I think if I’ve read it correctly the answer is yes as i have upgraded most suspension parts and bushes etc so the car will appreciate the brace

so will be on the look out for a Yamaha sti item for the future if I can...

I’ll get praying to the Subaru gods for near Xmas time
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Originally Posted by ZANY
I think if I’ve read it correctly the answer is yes as i have upgraded most suspension parts and bushes etc so the car will appreciate the brace

so will be on the look out for a Yamaha sti item for the future if I can...

I’ll get praying to the Subaru gods for near Xmas time
Nice one,I might fit one then
If you see one for a classic at your usual bargain prices can you give me a shout
No doubt you'll pick one up for 40p
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Not had one on rear. But had one on front of old Vauxhall years ago. Didn't like it, took all flex away so felt weird on the road. Hard to explain.
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They stiffen up the car eliminating body flex...I have them all round my car front rear inside underneath and in my opinion they all work in conjunction with each other,and other suspension mods made my car more positive and prodictable in corners.SJ.

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Originally Posted by stonejedi
They stiffen up the car eliminating body flex...I have them all round my car front rear inside underneath and in my opinion they all work in conjunction with each other,and other suspension mods made my car more positive and prodictable in corners.SJ.
I've got a front fitted,interior one to fit,looking for a rear.
Is the underneath just the H-brace?
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
I've got a front fitted,interior one to fit,looking for a rear.
Is the underneath just the H-brace?
I have a H brace but another bar that also connects across the rear section of the car ,but my car is also fully caged now so the chassis is solid and feels that way in corners.When I started modding I wanted to eliminate body roll and flex as a solid car is much more predictable when driving hard into corners.SJ.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
I have a H brace but another bar that also connects across the rear section of the car ,but my car is also fully caged now so the chassis is solid and feels that way in corners.When I started modding I wanted to eliminate body roll and flex as a solid car is much more predictable when driving hard into corners.SJ.

Might look for a cage in the future.
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I got a Cusco H brace for my newage, it didnt fit, I was thinking it might fit after I had removed the U frame lol
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
I got a Cusco H brace for my newage, it didnt fit, I was thinking it might fit after I had removed the U frame lol
I’ve done the lower front with a pink sti item that’s like a simple bar type that went on the u frame and it has definetley made the front end tighter along with other bushes etc upgraded well worth it

I was thinking of the h brace myself for the front end last year but would have to sacrifice the undertrays which I won’t
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
I have a H brace but another bar that also connects across the rear section of the car ,but my car is also fully caged now so the chassis is solid and feels that way in corners.When I started modding I wanted to eliminate body roll and flex as a solid car is much more predictable when driving hard into corners.SJ.
We need pics
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Originally Posted by ZANY
I’ve done the lower front with a pink sti item that’s like a simple bar type that went on the u frame and it has definetley made the front end tighter along with other bushes etc upgraded well worth it

I was thinking of the h brace myself for the front end last year but would have to sacrifice the undertrays which I won’t
You don't have to sacrifice the cars undertray as i am still using mine with the H brace.SJ.
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Originally Posted by ZANY
We need pics
Will see.SJ.
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Originally Posted by ZANY
I’ve done the lower front with a pink sti item that’s like a simple bar type that went on the u frame and it has definetley made the front end tighter along with other bushes etc upgraded well worth it

I was thinking of the h brace myself for the front end last year but would have to sacrifice the undertrays which I won’t
With the U frame removed the standard sti(Chrome) bar goes back on.
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I don’t have a brace on my upper rear turrets
But I have a Cusco rear floor brace it’s a very nice piece of kit & looks way better than the spec c floor brace . It will act slightly diff tho as it’s at the very rear .
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
You don't have to sacrifice the cars undertray as i am still using mine with the H brace.SJ.
That’s good to know as all the ones I’ve seen have had no undertrays on I guess they was just to lazy to put them back on the car
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Originally Posted by jazzyjembreaze
I don’t have a brace on my upper rear turrets
But I have a Cusco rear floor brace it’s a very nice piece of kit & looks way better than the spec c floor brace . It will act slightly diff tho as it’s at the very rear .
Cusco rear floor brace

any pics of it on will be great
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
With the U frame removed the standard sti(Chrome) bar goes back on.
I ment the pink bar




Mattyb has one in stock at £60 plus postage if anyone wants one ;-)
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Here you go zany



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Originally Posted by jazzyjembreaze
Here you go zany



Wow that looks mintt

never seen one before ever... thanks for the pic appreciated
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Originally Posted by jazzyjembreaze
I don’t have a brace on my upper rear turrets
But I have a Cusco rear floor brace it’s a very nice piece of kit & looks way better than the spec c floor brace . It will act slightly diff tho as it’s at the very rear .
Did you purchase it yourself or any ideas were to source one from please as I want one
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Yea purchased it in japan m8 very rare item
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It not only bolts though the floor but through the rear slam & tubular supports via bumper supports , stiffens the rear end dramatically / the standard black bars you see on spec c ‘s are more of a rear subframe flex bar / once you get lock down bolts fitted they don’t really do anything, where as this is a propper rear brace for chassis flex
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I also have a Cusco lower brace wich is exactly as I described the spec c’s boot brace . This however sits on the underside between the roll bar & sub frame , you can just make it out on this pic it’s the bronze round bar just above the silver roll bar . These are ( or were avail in uk , but as I said once subframe lock down bolts are applied it’s not doin much work , still looks good tho ha ha

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Superb
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Originally Posted by jazzyjembreaze
I also have a Cusco lower brace wich is exactly as I described the spec c’s boot brace . This however sits on the underside between the roll bar & sub frame , you can just make it out on this pic it’s the bronze round bar just above the silver roll bar . These are ( or were avail in uk , but as I said once subframe lock down bolts are applied it’s not doin much work , still looks good tho ha ha

That looks fantastic. Good work.


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