ScoobaruSpud Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Can't believe Subaru New Zealand has rain sensing wipers and we don't... I'd see if a kiwi could hook you up. Right? And Canada gets a heated steering wheel. This Idahoan would have loved that option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobaruSpud Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 How do you like the window deflectors noise-wise...? I don't smoke, which is why a lot of people get them, or looks. Looks sharp. My white 3.6R is on the way and it goes from dealer to tint shop before even coming home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcEWoLF Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Does anyone know where I can get these items? 3.6RS badge Carbon Fiber Intake Duct Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk https://www.subaru.co.nz/offers/sti They list the carbon fibre air intake as part of the legacy sti package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobbs Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I got in contact with a parts dealer in NZ already and just working out logistics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcEWoLF Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I got in contact with a parts dealer in NZ already and just working out logistics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I’m hoping you get some info on the carbon fiber intake, should be a direct fit. If they are willing to do a group buy discount it would be amazing, I’d be down if they offered the right pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobbs Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 No problem. I will share parts numbers once they get back to me and agree on the shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel4982 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Anyone who's put a front strut tower braces on these cars, any tips? My old WRX had weak strut mount bolts and I torqued one or two off while tightening em. Had I known they were that delicate I would have made sure to tighten to factory torque specs rather than hand tighten it I doubt it matters but I ordered Cusco rather than SSD Do you have the part number for the front strut tower bar from cusco? Do you also know if it'll fit a 3.6? I don't know if they're different or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobaruSpud Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I searched for a thread on 6th Gen front strut tower braces and came up zip. Thoughts on front strut tower braces? Before and after experiences? I don't want theory - I know that part and don't contest it - I want someone to tell me they can honestly feel a difference and not just a trick in their head. I'm skeptical. Along with a 20mm RSB kit I'm also thinking about this mod on a 2018 3.6R, and that's about it, mechanically. Seems the two mods together might make a nice pairing. Lastly, any thought on the rigid steering coupler? I want my ride to be a nicely handling highway and twisty-road mountain road car (lots of that around here). Lots of miles going on this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I searched for a thread on 6th Gen front strut tower braces and came up zip. Thoughts on front strut tower braces? Before and after experiences? I don't want theory - I know that part and don't contest it - I want someone to tell me they can honestly feel a difference and not just a trick in their head. I'm skeptical. Along with a 20mm RSB kit I'm also thinking about this mod on a 2018 3.6R, and that's about it, mechanically. Seems the two mods together might make a nice pairing. Lastly, any thought on the rigid steering coupler? I want my ride to be a nicely handling highway and twisty-road mountain road car (lots of that around here). Lots of miles going on this thing. Just scroll down http://ssdsubaru.blogspot.com/?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobaruSpud Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Just scroll down http://ssdsubaru.blogspot.com/?m=1 Thanks for the source but I was really wondering what peoples opinions of them are that have used them. Not knowing any better, it just seems like part of the "kit" that folks check the box on when hot rodding their car - one of those things that theoretically might make a subtle difference on a race track, or look cool when they pop the hood around enthusiasts, but not really make a hill of beans difference when it comes down to it. On the other hand, what I've read about the RSB conversion IS a noticeable difference on a daily driver. I put urethane bushings and Rallytech higher compression rate springs on my Outback a couple years ago and dammit I wish I'd done that the first month I had that car. OE height higher spring rate on front, 1" lift overload springs on back, urethane sway bar bushings front and rear and this thing tracks around higher speed curves with a lot less body roll and made this daily driver a lot more enjoyable (to me - it DOES jar a little harder on bumps of course but I bought an Outback not a Cadillac). With the heavier 3.6 yoked up, I'm, wondering if there may be something to reinforcing those towers say, when someone wants to play on the twisty curvy mountain roads of the West... At that price though it's almost worth the experiment... Edited May 31, 2018 by ScoobaruSpud addl comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airken888 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I have a front strut bar and RSB and do feel a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel4982 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Does anyone know the part number four the cusco front strut bar for the 6th gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 687 540 a https://www.andysautosport.com/products/cusco__687%20540%20A.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH Fixxxer Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I have both the front strut bar and the rally light bar from SSD Performance. I feel a difference from the strut bar (or, at least I think I do. It could just be my brain wanting to justify the purchase and thinking it makes a difference ). Plus I got the red one so it pops in the engine bay. And it's a pretty easy install. The rally bar just looks cool, and the Hella 500s I have on there are super bright. Great for driving down country roads at night or making your car more visible in hard rain and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have both the front strut bar and the rally light bar from SSD Performance. I feel a difference from the strut bar (or, at least I think I do. It could just be my brain wanting to justify the purchase and thinking it makes a difference ). Plus I got the red one so it pops in the engine bay. And it's a pretty easy install. The rally bar just looks cool, and the Hella 500s I have on there are super bright. Great for driving down country roads at night or making your car more visible in hard rain and such. Sounds great! Can we see a pic or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH Fixxxer Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Sorry for the delay, here is a pic of the rally bar with Hella 500s on it. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I'll try to get a picture of the strut bar up. For some reason the site won't let me upload the picture and I'm on 2% battery at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 ^ Looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcEWoLF Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Sorry for the delay, here is a pic of the rally bar with Hella 500s on it. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I'll try to get a picture of the strut bar up. For some reason the site won't let me upload the picture and I'm on 2% battery at the moment. The look looks hella nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel4982 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 687 540 a https://www.andysautosport.com/products/cusco__687%20540%20A.html I bought that bar and it definitely does not fit. Not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay2DaA Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Sorry for the delay, here is a pic of the rally bar with Hella 500s on it. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I'll try to get a picture of the strut bar up. For some reason the site won't let me upload the picture and I'm on 2% battery at the moment. I searched for a thread on 6th Gen front strut tower braces and came up zip. Thoughts on front strut tower braces? Before and after experiences? I don't want theory - I know that part and don't contest it - I want someone to tell me they can honestly feel a difference and not just a trick in their head. I'm skeptical. Along with a 20mm RSB kit I'm also thinking about this mod on a 2018 3.6R, and that's about it, mechanically. Seems the two mods together might make a nice pairing. Lastly, any thought on the rigid steering coupler? I want my ride to be a nicely handling highway and twisty-road mountain road car (lots of that around here). Lots of miles going on this thing. I have the front strut bar from SSD performance. This is my second time buying it because I didn’t think it made a difference. It does make a difference. Most of my driving is done on the highway and I commute a long distance to get to work. It enables me to get in and out of traffic with no issues. I also have the rear strut bar from Perrin but I think mines 22mm. I also got the Perrin steering dampener installed too courtesy of surmiser recommendation. Handling as improved especially when cornering. You won’t notice it on straightaways but I do find that I can take corners at higher speeds with no issues. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I bought that bar and it definitely does not fit. Not even close. Did you check to make sure they sent you the right one? Are you sure you were doing it properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel4982 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I'm positive it was the correct bar and I'm sure I was doing it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 That's not good. I have my bar, I haven't put it on yet, I need to find level ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel4982 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I had to return it, if the bar is curved on the ends, like the part number mentioned here is, then it most likely won't fit. I'd love to hear otherwise though. Let me know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surmiser Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 [quote=Kay2DaA;5809507I also got the Perrin steering dampener installed too courtesy of surmiser recommendation. Handling as improved especially when cornering. You won’t notice it on straightaways but I do find that I can take corners at higher speeds with no issues. Hope that helps Glad the combo's working out for you! I bought that bar and it definitely does not fit. Not even close. I can't help you with part numbers since Cusco China (market's so big there they have their own Chinese factory cuz it makes more sense than constant bulk imports from Japan) uses different ones, but here's what the right Cusco front strut brace for the sixth-gen Legacy looks like. And here's a pic of the Chinese part number too, just for the heck of it. Hope it helps folks: @redvenetian on Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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