strut braces?????
20 February 2010, 07:34 PM
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Reduces the chasis twisting, it is a good mod to have and I do have one for sale! 
The only reason this is up for sale is due to having a STI8 intercooler fitted. 
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...rut-brace.html
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The only reason this is up for sale is due to having a STI8 intercooler fitted. https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...rut-brace.html
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20 February 2010, 07:41 PM
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cheers lads 80 sqids bit more than i intended to pay fella.....scooby world has 1 55 pound any gud? i would put a link in but im not that clever ha ha
20 February 2010, 08:10 PM
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Either way they are a good mod to have.
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21 February 2010, 07:55 AM
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Personally, I've not noticed any difference after removing mine (to fit sti8 intercooler). I think that you 'may' notice it on a tract with sticky tyres, but on the road you shouldn't get that much chassis flex. Nice bling bling mod though.
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21 February 2010, 08:55 AM
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Rubber in the suspension...aye.
But groupN top mounts, or pillow ball....that's a different story.
'aving said that, the Impreza does have very nicely placed strut towers, they are already stiffened by the direct connection to the firewall.
I think other cars, with the towers further toward the front of the car will benefit more from a strut brace.
AND, having said THAT, in the chase for better handling...you can never have too much stiffness.
Get it bought ;-)
But groupN top mounts, or pillow ball....that's a different story.
'aving said that, the Impreza does have very nicely placed strut towers, they are already stiffened by the direct connection to the firewall.
I think other cars, with the towers further toward the front of the car will benefit more from a strut brace.
AND, having said THAT, in the chase for better handling...you can never have too much stiffness.
Get it bought ;-)
21 February 2010, 10:51 AM
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i noticed that the car was a bit harder on bumps after fitting front and rear struts in my classic. handles a bit better too. i got mine for £100 on ebay.
21 February 2010, 12:35 PM
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The classic stock STi carbon strut brace does nothing of value other than looks great, it flexes a lot. If you are after a working strut brace fit a metal one. The Impreza is pretty good in terms of strut support, much better than something like a sierra cosworth.
it flexes a lot. If you are after a working strut brace fit a metal one. The Impreza is pretty good in terms of strut support, much better than something like a sierra cosworth.
21 February 2010, 05:37 PM
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Be Careful with the cheap ones. I put one on my hawkeye Spec D and there wasn't enough clearance from the I/C and made a terrible noise when accelerating hard 
I thought my turbo was on its way out
I thought my turbo was on its way out
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