Strut Brace Question

[petercad]

Righto, 2004 WRX - what else will fit this car in the way of a front strut brace

Think I need one - any ideas?

Have always had one on every car I've owned, so don't want to break the chain...

[MercuryFree]

The Sti one from a similar model should bolt straight up. Alternatively ultra racing will make one and probably white line as well... We have local distributors for both brands here if you search / browse

[petercad]

Chassis code is GGA - right?

Will one of these fit? :http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/suspension-braces/auction-424838977.htm

Am I right that anything from 2000 (Bugeye) should be OK?

[DacerX]

nope no fit gc not gd

http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KSB599

and

http://www.whiteline.com.au/do_segue4.php?make=Subaru&model=Impreza&model_final=IMPREZA+STI+GD+MY03-04&vehicle=10%2F02-9%2F04

this

[petercad]

Ouch, pricey when you factor in freight

Anyone on here got one that'll fit and wants to part with it?

[NTYCME]

i have a 04 wagon (see below)

strut braces from v7,8,9 will fit (i have one) and more than likely the v10 will as well

i got mine 2nd hand from a guy on here, its one of those carbon looking ones

i have a rear sway bar from whiteline and a H brace from ultrex in australia

i like buying handling sh!t for some reason, so when funds see fit will get more, ie: front sway bars etc

let me know if you have any questions

[petercad]

 NTYCME said:

i have a 04 wagon (see below)

strut braces from v7,8,9 will fit (i have one) and more than likely the v10 will as well

i got mine 2nd hand from a guy on here, its one of those carbon looking ones

i have a rear sway bar from whiteline and a H brace from ultrex in australia

i like buying handling sh!t for some reason, so when funds see fit will get more, ie: front sway bars etc

let me know if you have any questions

Cheers, the one I'm 99% sure I'm buying is White too, like yours

So, you've got one of those STi carbon braces, like the one in this auction? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/sti/auction-423844183.htm

Just want one really, as I say, every car I've had has got one, and I notice the difference (mostly not chewing out the edges of the tyres)

Even though the earlier V5/6 ones are different mounting hole location, will they fit if I re-drill the holes?

[petercad]

This one?

Apologies if I've stolen the pic someone on here....

[funkytown]

thats the sucker

[Pappu1]

yep the one above will fit..what area u from?

[petercad]

Napier, but new car is in Auckland, so may be travelling there or to Cambridge to collect in a few weeks

Can't drive cos of spinal fusion last Monday, now I've bought the car I'll go mad not being able to just fly up and get it....

Patience - something I must learn.......

[MercuryFree]

 petercad said:

This one?

Apologies if I've stolen the pic someone on here....

I'm not sure that those do much to be honest, they weigh almost nothing...(and they're hollow). Should take mine off and see if I notice a difference

*Well, I'm not sure that THOSE ones are hollow, but the other ones sti carbon ones are and it doesn't weigh 3/5ths of jack all so I assume it's the same

[ADIKT]

 MercuryFree']

[quote name='petercad said:

img]http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/88/192501688_full.jpg[/img]

This one?

Apologies if I've stolen the pic someone on here....

I'm not sure that those do much to be honest, they weigh almost nothing...(and they're hollow). Should take mine off and see if I notice a difference

*Well, I'm not sure that THOSE ones are hollow, but the other ones sti carbon ones are and it doesn't weigh 3/5ths of jack all so I assume it's the same

Just because theyr light and hollow doesnt mean they wont change how the car drives... even if its the smallest change

[MercuryFree]

 ADIKT']

[quote name='petercad said:

img]http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/88/192501688_full.jpg[/img]

This one?

Apologies if I've stolen the pic someone on here....

I'm not sure that those do much to be honest, they weigh almost nothing...(and they're hollow). Should take mine off and see if I notice a difference

*Well, I'm not sure that THOSE ones are hollow, but the other ones sti carbon ones are and it doesn't weigh 3/5ths of jack all so I assume it's the same

Just because theyr light and hollow doesnt mean they wont change how the car drives... even if its the smallest change

Which is why I said "much" instead of "anything". Aftermarket ones are universally a lot more chunky

[ADIKT]

Subaru wouldnt spend all that time and money developing something for a car if it wasnt needed.. I can see what your saying and i agree.. There are beefy ones out there... But id be interested to see the difference between standard and aftermarket..

[Koom]

They only really need to be rigid in compression. Its not like they form part of a roll cage which has to withstand impact etc. They just need to stop the strut towers moving together when cornering. More weight that needed to preform the task is bad engineering and bad juju in general

[petercad]

Anyone got one for sale???

[ADIKT]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/subaru/suspension/auction-425099725.htm Pretty sure this will fit?

[petercad]

Added to watchlist.

Off-topic, but what should the chassis code be - GGA?

[NTYCME]

 petercad']

i have a 04 wagon (see below)

strut braces from v7,8,9 will fit (i have one) and more than likely the v10 will as well

i got mine 2nd hand from a guy on here, its one of those carbon looking ones

i have a rear sway bar from whiteline and a H brace from ultrex in australia

i like buying handling sh!t for some reason, so when funds see fit will get more, ie: front sway bars etc

let me know if you have any questions

Cheers, the one I'm 99% sure I'm buying is White too, like yours

So, you've got one of those STi carbon braces, like the one in this auction? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/sti/auction-423844183.htm

Just want one really, as I say, every car I've had has got one, and I notice the difference (mostly not chewing out the edges of the tyres)

Even though the earlier V5/6 ones are different mounting hole location, will they fit if I re-drill the holes?

yeah, like that one, dont redrill though...do it once, do it right

[quote name='petercad said:

Added to watchlist.

Off-topic, but what should the chassis code be - GGA?

yup thats it