matt-c

iTrader: (5)

I got this arrived from Japanparts the other day.

When they say flexible they are not kidding, it literally waggles about with several inches of movement!

Is that right? Can't see how it's of any use like that, or does it some how tighten when fitted?

53

iTrader: (41)

So many, if it's the titanium one then yes it's crap

matt-c

iTrader: (5)

I dont think it's titanium it's part # SG517FG101

https://www.nengun.com/sti/impreza-g...wer-bar-417161

53

iTrader: (41)

Jeez, how much !!! Looks like engine dress rather than actual performance For that money you need a proper Summit Racing brace

domino46

My Perrin one is solid

matt-c

iTrader: (5)

Yea, i have a solid one at the moment, flexy one supposed to be good though so i thought

Losing confidence in STI parts now

matt-c

iTrader: (5)

The STI Flexible Strut Tower Brace was developed in our search for optimum balance. Out on the road, cars are subjected to forces from every conceivable direction, all of which have a profound impact on the car's performance and interior comfort. The STI Flexible Strut Tower Brace was designed with the aim of controlling these forces to maximize performance. The Tower Bar itself features a unique layout, divided into separate left and right sections and connected by link *****, which serves to suppress any lateral movement, while offering flexibility in the longitudinal direction. Settings have been tightened where needed, and loosened in other areas to achieve superb handling and straight-line performance, and at the same time outstanding ride comfort. The full potential of the original model has been extracted without affecting its balance. This is the ideal platform that STI believes is required for a sports car.

I think the idea is it's solid in one direction but not in another - hmm, not convinced.

53

iTrader: (41)

You could apply the same description to a chassis lol, which would make bracing pointless

matt-c

iTrader: (5)

True.

They might actually be on to something though, we can put all kinds of fancy bits on our suspension now without making it ride like it's on square wheels.

Genuine step forward LOL

Only for us road users though, track guys can put the stuff that gives lap time.

Don Clark

The flexible strut brace when fitted, is rigid in the horizontal plane keeping the strut towers from moving in or out which affects camber.

In the vertical plane the movement is flexible allowing the chassis to "flex" slightly and helps keep the wheel/tyre in contact with the road especially on our potholed roads.

In combination with the other STi Performance Package items it makes for roundabout slalom driving a whole lot better.

I originally had a SUMMIT front tower brace and changed to the STi one with amazing results.

matt-c

iTrader: (5)

Thanks Don, glad you had positive outcome with it.

I've got the flexy strut support and the cross member reinforcement, just need the flexy lower bar now.

joe v3sti

iTrader: (8)

You cannot get amazing results from changing one type of strut brace to another, you just can't! It's a strut brace, they don't do that much anyway, let alone amazing results

neil-h

Agreed. I'd hazard a guess that you'd actually see minimal benefits from fitting a strut brace end of story, the standard Impreza chassis is incredibly stiff as is (and that's ignoring the fact those strut braces aren't actuall triangulated so they could twist).

matt-c

iTrader: (5)

I'm sure he meant amazing (for a strut brace) which is fair enough since that's what it is.

joe v3sti

iTrader: (8)

I just can't see a strut brace making any difference quite honestly. If you drove a Subaru with no strut brace then drove it with a fancy one, I bet you any money you couldn't tell the difference.
How much are they?

53

iTrader: (41)

Nearly £180 lol