Opie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thumbing throught the new Subaru Performance Parts Catalog and saw a few new ('05 - '09) Legacy GT parts: STI Shifter Linkage Bushing - Improves shifting precision when used in conjunction with the STI Short Throw Shifter. P/N: B0220FG300 STI Duracon Shift Knobs 5MT - P/N: C1010FG300 6MT - P/N: C1010FG400 STI Leather Shift Knobs 5MT - C1010FG000 6MT - C1010FG100 AT - C1010FG200 SPT Lower Chassis Brace (H-Brace) - P/N: SOA8431120 SPT Turbo Heat Sheild - E771SFG500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://www.driveperformance.subaru.com/pics/version5_2/chassisBrace.jpg Pretty beefy looking. Looks like they copied the Cusco lower brace. Also, its cheaper then the strut tower bar:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I like that H-Brace Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 link? Not sure if it's listed online, I've got the book in my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 sorry. I saw the pic camber posted above so I thought it's online somewhere. Price on h-brace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/products/spt-lower-chassis-brace-p-1357.html Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 $175 I say GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 that was under the 2009 Forester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 that was under the 2009 Forester. It's the same part for the Impreza as well. The forester, impreza are based off our bl/bp Legacy platform. Therefore, that's the reason for cross model compatibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 From SOA spt's web page SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace All WRX, 2.5GT & STI$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=impreza SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace '05-'08 GT,'06-'08 specB$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=legacy SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace '09 All$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 From SOA spt's web page SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace All WRX, 2.5GT & STI$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=impreza SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace '05-'08 GT,'06-'08 specB$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=legacy SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace '09 All$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=forester When you change the model years for the legacy, it only shows up on the 2009 Legacy at the very bottom of the page. It does say it's for the 2005+LGT and 2006+ SpecB though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Blame that on who ever updates the page. If it will work on the new Impreza it will work on our cars. Since the front half of the new Imprezae is basically just a Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 From SOA spt's web page SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace All WRX, 2.5GT & STI$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=impreza SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace '05-'08 GT,'06-'08 specB$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=legacy SOA8431120SPT Lower Chasis Brace '09 All$199.95 http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/parts_select.sptmain?yearGroup=08-08&model=forester SOA's website is wrong, from the catalog: SOA8431120 fits 2008-2009 Impreza WRX, 2005-2009 2.5GT & STI, Legacy GT & Spec B SOA8431070 fits 2002-2007 Impreza WRX & STI, 2004-2008 Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I mean this STI strut tower bar for the Legacy http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/sptImages/ST2050021000.jpg Is listed to work only on the 05-06 Legacy:rolleyes: All for a low, low price of $329.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hmm, my local dealer sells it for $230.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 FWIW, I have the Cusco lower brace,It does make a difference in handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 FWIW, I have the Cusco lower brace,It does make a difference in handling. any increase in NVH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 FWIW, I have the Cusco lower brace,It does make a difference in handling. +1 ny increase in NVH? Nope, it just makes the front suspension feel "tighter" and more solid, the rear brace(s) has the same effect. It does exacerbate the chassis flex. Time for an SPT roll cage! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I just installed that one last night. And I didn't pay anything close to that! LOL I mean this STI strut tower bar for the Legacy http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/sptImages/ST2050021000.jpg Is listed to work only on the 05-06 Legacy:rolleyes: All for a low, low price of $329.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 FWIW, I have the Cusco lower brace,It does make a difference in handling. The Cusco brace replaces the two plates from LCA to the chassis correct? Are Cusco supplied plates much stronger then the stock ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 They are a bit beefier on the side flanges (which give the plate rigidity), if I recall correctly... however it is the H-brace that, in my opinion, is the most effective part. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 so which H brace is cheaper the cusco or the SPT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 so which H brace is cheaper the cusco or the SPT? Looks like the about the same price through vendors. I saw the CUSCO version @ rallitek on sale for $155(http://www.rallitek.com/cufrloarmbar.html). The cheapest price I have seen for the SPT model is $175, but I didn't really search that hard. CUSCO version http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-49187380673845_2030_24809060 SPT http://www.driveperformance.subaru.com/pics/version5_2/chassisBrace.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 SPT H brace looks stronger IMO but you get stronger LCA to chassis plates with the CUSCO piece. With the SPT version you reuse your stock pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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