I'm waiting to get all the parts before I do the install.

 

I assumed that you had everything already I really want to see the height when the springs are installed and your thoughts on them....I really don't want colovers I wouldn't use them enough...So springs will be best for me.....

 

there's a thread right now on nasioc where people are arguing about exactly this point. some people think the pink bits are the exact same bits that the USDM already has, just painted pink. others seem to think that the pink parts are special, that they only come on the S202, and that their true pillow-ball joints differentiate them from the black "pillowball with rubber spacer" units on the STis, both here and abroad. these people think the pink bits are sold only as dealer options and used on Subaru show cars, while they are never installed in the factory.

kind of confusing, but IMO it could be quickly rectified if someone with an STi could take some pics of their lateral and trailing links so we could document their construction. if any of you want to take pics, i am more than willing to host them, no matter how big they are. just send them to tim @ wrxnutz.com without the spaces.

 

"kind of confusing"

I know that's why I hope this thread will shed some light on the " so-called-experts" over there.

I'm going to take lots of comparison photos and and take measurements of everything. I just wish I could get all the parts at one time.

I should have everything soon.(hopefully end of Oct)

 

Left side - STOCK

 

Right side - STOCK

 

***Update***

Well I veered from the plan a little, I found a deal that was too good to pass up. Trailing arms & lateral links will be ordered on thursday.

 

Bastige...

 

dang, is that the CF and tit one?!?!

now i'm not a big fan of strut tower braces on GDs, but that is without doubt a nice piece of hardware.

 

It's the Ti one!

wooo WOOOO!

If it's good enough for the Spec C, it's good enough for me.

 

bump for the tit brace!! holla w000 w0000!!!

and are you sure that thing comes on the spec c?

 

Yes I am.

"This is the factory front strut brace on the new JDM STi models"<--ralispec.com



http://www.subaru.co.jp/impreza/wrx/05/04.html <----this link has pictures of it on a stock Imperza.

 

 

"Adopting the strut tower bar which raises the body rigidity around the front, toughness and lightweight titanium in the flexible pipe section. The Huzisige industrial aerospace company takes charge production."




" Subaru STi Spec C

- Air conditioner less conversion
- パワーウインドゥレス conversion
- Under coat less conversion
- Small-sized washer tank
- Front strut tower bar
- Lightweight glass (the whole surface)
- Safety pedal less conversion
- Suicide seat sun visor & center visor less conversion
- Lightweight floor mat
- Trunk opener less conversion
- Tunnel insulator less conversion
- Trunk trim mattress conversion
- Trunk board less conversion
- Battery miniaturization
- Fuel tank 50
- Roof & trunk lid sheet conversion
- Rear spoiler miniaturization (17 inch tire specification)
- Rear spoiler less conversion (16 inch tire specification)
- ISO FIX child seat correspondence structural less conversion
- Super sport ABS less conversion (16 inch tire specification) "


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This is a translation from the Subaru of Japan site.

 

But I'm still not 100% sure if front strut bars come on stock STi's, so don't quote me yet.