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Sep 12, 2003 | 09:22 PM

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huck

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Thanks for all the feedback. I'll be ordering my strut tower bars this week. Front and rear.

Sep 14, 2003 | 07:24 AM

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I have searched the net for instructions on how to install a rear strut brace on an '03 WRX sedan? I am planning on installing one in my brothers black sedan.

Thanks

Sep 14, 2003 | 10:26 AM

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this help:

http://www.oakos.com/wrx/installs/RSTB/

Sep 14, 2003 | 01:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by SLOtownWRX
i recently installed a front strut tower brace purchased on ebay (j-spec) and have noticed a difference.

Which eBay seller did you buy from?

Sep 16, 2003 | 06:02 AM

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Thanks for the link huck. That helps alot.

May 10, 2004 | 01:25 PM

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For those who have them...did you use the original nuts or replace them? I thought I've read somewhere you need to replace the nuts too (factory recommended).

Any insights?

Thanks!

May 10, 2004 | 03:04 PM

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Kevin M

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The factory hardware is really good. I never replace it unless I round a nut or something.

May 12, 2004 | 09:18 AM

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I didn't replace mine either.

SUYA

May 12, 2004 | 09:45 AM

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I installed both front and rear GT-Spec (Cusco replica) stress bars the other day. It was super easy. The most time consuming part was removing the rear seats to get to the rear strut bolts. Subarus are so easy to mod compared to VWs (what I am used to before).

Thanks for the input...

May 13, 2004 | 05:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rhk118

But if you want to FEEL a difference then the way to go is to upgrade the rear swaybar from 20 mm to 22 mm (or get the Whiteline adjustable swaybar and put on the middle setting which is 22 mm)...this will improve 'turn-in' feel into corners BUT with a swaybar you pay a price for that gain and that is a little less control at the 'edge' envelope which results in slower acceleration off corners and thus slower exit speeds...there are long posts on this topic in here...

slower acceleration out of corners due to an increased rear roll stiffness?

not in my experience.

ken