08 June 2016 | 12:48 PM
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STI flexible strut brace
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?
08 June 2016 | 01:06 PM
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So many, if it's the titanium one then yes it's crap 
08 June 2016 | 01:17 PM
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08 June 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Jeez, how much !!! Looks like engine dress rather than actual performance 
For that money you need a proper Summit Racing brace
08 June 2016 | 02:16 PM
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My Perrin one is solid
08 June 2016 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by domino46
My Perrin one is solid
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 
08 June 2016 | 02:39 PM
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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.
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08 June 2016 | 02:54 PM
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You could apply the same description to a chassis lol, which would make bracing pointless
08 June 2016 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 53
You could apply the same description to a chassis lol, which would make bracing pointless
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.
08 June 2016 | 05:01 PM
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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.
08 June 2016 | 05:38 PM
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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.
08 June 2016 | 05:59 PM
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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
08 June 2016 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by joe v3sti
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
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).
08 June 2016 | 07:08 PM
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I'm sure he meant amazing (for a strut brace) which is fair enough since that's what it is.
08 June 2016 | 07:34 PM
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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?
12 June 2016 | 12:25 AM
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Nearly 180 lol 
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