Super glad to see you using the second camera angle. The person that suggested that must be a total genius! ;) LOL! Another fun video man! I looked up that brace on Rallysport, yeah, that OEM JDM stuff ain't cheap at all. At that price you're going to need a mirror under the back end of the car now just so you can always see that logo. DA-HAM that's spendy!
For real! The go peo idea was a good one, like we've talked about I'm always open for feedback! Editing from two camera angles is definitely different to do but the challenge is enjoyed lol. Yeah the JDM Brace is not the cheapest but I felt like it was a good compromise between OEM and a dedicated track brace. Plus I just love those JDM Goodies 😅
Deffinetly learning more about suspension, spent alot of time learning about motors i neglected to learn about suspension mods. Ready for more suspension content!!! And an oil update
Yesss, have some good chairs bracing parts coming but most of the suspension has been swapped out in previous videos but a very good topic to be covered!
Nice work , with the strut brace and subframe lockdown my understeer is history , there is lot's of understeer in most of these are Subies ! No more tire pushing around corners !
2020 STI stock suspension. Pondering Whiteline or Perrin 24mm sway bar Beatrush rear diff bushings. Car is never tracked just “spirited driving” every so often. Since its mainly a grocery getter I may back off sway bar/end links but do you think the rear diff bushings would be worth it? Thanks man!
Heck yeah, when i installed my Ultra Racing front strut bar the turn in is incredible now! Can’t wait to get the rear strut bar and sub frame brace, mid brace and front and rear traction bars.
I cross threaded one of the long sub frame bolts too. I think you need to be really careful when lowering it, and try to lower it all at once, instead of side by side. the shearing force will ruin the nuts, and make it really difficult to get the bolts in without cross threading. was really easy to chase, only felt like a thread of two needed chasing. Always use new bolts for them too.
When I visited the DirtFish Rally School near Snoqualmie WA. last year, the owner has a Type RA on display. Maybe if you get to visit you can check out the RA.....
Regardless of brace swap out choice, Cusco, Beatrush which is what I selected, or JDM STI they are all superior to the flimsy USDM OEM brace, full stop. Based on your review of the Torque Solution Rear Diff Carrier bit the bullet and picked one up. Whats not to 😍 about CNC billet aluminum paired with stiffer bushings! Should nicely round out my driveline mods! Efficient power transfer 👍 to the rubber goes a long way to compensate for lower engine power and torque output!
Yes, I am adding a new segment to the channel for 5 minute part reviews to determine if some of these mods are worth it or not. First one goes live next week! 😁
@@Smeedia what about the torque solutions rear dif brace. Doesn’t that come with bushing vs doing just the bushings in the oem dif holder? What do you recommend?
im lookin into getting a used 2018 STi this spring. This will be my first manual car and my first turbo car. Watched your video of what to look for and about how people abuse them then get rid of them kinda got me nervous now lol. Im a complete rookie when it comes to this car so i really wouldnt know what to look for.
Just look for one that is as factory ad possible and you will be more than fine. The ones to watch out for are those that have been modified and just thrown back together or left modified
Shiester wait until an actual Subaru dealership in your area has what your looking for. Chances are if they think it’s a good car they’ll CPO it (they don’t usually CPO cars they think had been modified). It’ll give you way more warranty parameters and some peace of mind
Real quick question I know this might be stupid. Do you need a whole clutch kit to replace a bad clutch? Or can I just get the clutch itself and replace it like that?
As a stand alone they won't make a huge difference but when paired with other support mods for the suspension. They limit a lot of the movement of you look at the OE bushings there is a lot of negative space on the bushing
Maaaan I thought I wanted it tight and upon installing race coilovers I realized the roads in new iberia dont give a fuck about what's good on the track. I have them on setting 21/30 soft af now. So now I'm scared to stiffen anything that I cant change with the twist of an allen wrench.
Off topic to this, but if you're running the SF intake do you think the compressive tuning smart flow radiator shroud would be beneficial? It seems like you're big on supporting parts to enhance the performance parts and the overall health of your car and that's one thing I've been looking into heavily
I just bought this very subframe brace and I noticed that it it shorter than the stock one (it doesn’t extend all the way as the stock one did, therefore the 2 outer holes are not there). Did you notice any negative impact because of that? Thanks, and great video as always))
quick question. You'd rather go with the bushing inserts rather than switching the actual bushings because the install is easier? i would guess so. but what if an evil genus would both. is it possible or just over kill? killer video btw
Lol yes. To temple the bushings you would have to press them out or burn them out I've seen both options lol I don't think you could run both 😅 appreciate the support my man!
Nice video. Super simple mod. Out of curiosity, have you had any issues with your clutch pedal? Mine today decided to start out spongey and then have zero resistance and fall to the floor and stay there.
@@Smeedia it was completely random. I just bought the car around a month and a half ago, 15 WRX with 30k on it. No mods that I know of and I haven't done anything to it. Yet. So no clue why it decided to fail. Luckily it will be getting fixed for free, still under 90 day after purchase warranty.
Smeed, did you do the front first ? Saying because the STI comes already stiff asf, people complain about understeer and this is in part why. The rear you want to loosen, sway bar etc to actually get better grip. You're killing it with these new videos lately, keep it up man...
Thank you, the motivation has me going. Editing saturdays upload now 👀🔥 So I originally did the Rear Sway bar but the car still felt loose. The air suspension really needs some good supporting mods to get the chassis stiff again. Then did the front sway bar and wanted tolhe rear end a little stiffer. I got the JDM Rear brace because I felt it was a good compromise between the OEM Brace and a more track version like Cusco or beat rush. It evened out pretty nicely
@@Smeedia for oem suspension, what do you suggest to have a bit more oversteer , rear sway bar with links, rear sub frame brace? I track it & it’s my daily. I plan to have rear lower control arm to have more camber too so more traction, so need supporting mods to loosen the rear. Thanks, nice videos!
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Super glad to see you using the second camera angle. The person that suggested that must be a total genius! ;) LOL!
Another fun video man! I looked up that brace on Rallysport, yeah, that OEM JDM stuff ain't cheap at all. At that price you're going to need a mirror under the back end of the car now just so you can always see that logo. DA-HAM that's spendy!
For real! The go peo idea was a good one, like we've talked about I'm always open for feedback! Editing from two camera angles is definitely different to do but the challenge is enjoyed lol. Yeah the JDM Brace is not the cheapest but I felt like it was a good compromise between OEM and a dedicated track brace. Plus I just love those JDM Goodies 😅
Can the rear diff bushings be installed without taking off the exhaust?
did you use the same bolts? or did you have to buy the longer ones?
Deffinetly learning more about suspension, spent alot of time learning about motors i neglected to learn about suspension mods. Ready for more suspension content!!! And an oil update
Yesss, have some good chairs bracing parts coming but most of the suspension has been swapped out in previous videos but a very good topic to be covered!
Ill deffinetly have to go back and watch those for sure, thanks man!!!
Nice work , with the strut brace and subframe lockdown my understeer is history , there is lot's of understeer in most of these are Subies ! No more tire pushing around corners !
Great mod to help it, the sway bars really made the differences. The lock down and the brace really helped to refine it a little more 🔥
Do you mean the strut brace in front plus the subframe like in this video got ride of the understeer? You didn’t do the rear sway bar?
2020 STI stock suspension. Pondering Whiteline or Perrin 24mm sway bar Beatrush rear diff bushings. Car is never tracked just “spirited driving” every so often. Since its mainly a grocery getter I may back off sway bar/end links but do you think the rear diff bushings would be worth it? Thanks man!
Chassis braces are my favorite type of mods.
Same! Once you get a lot in the car they really start to make a difference!
Heck yeah, when i installed my Ultra Racing front strut bar the turn in is incredible now! Can’t wait to get the rear strut bar and sub frame brace, mid brace and front and rear traction bars.
And upgraded rear motor mount
Really great videos. Please keep up the hard work!
They will keep coming! The support from every is awesome motivation to keep making more!
I cross threaded one of the long sub frame bolts too. I think you need to be really careful when lowering it, and try to lower it all at once, instead of side by side. the shearing force will ruin the nuts, and make it really difficult to get the bolts in without cross threading. was really easy to chase, only felt like a thread of two needed chasing.
Always use new bolts for them too.
Made that mistake before and never a fun fix to have to do 🙃
how do i align the subframe to the chassis? It shifted a bit and the bolt wont go in.
Loosen all of the bolts that hold the subfram in, shift it to get that bolt to line up until it starts to grab threads
Ooouuu! Question. Why are the bushings only going thr left side of the brace? (My bushings came with the instructions fir a Ford Focus).
Odd, and they only went on the left side because I have a different aftermarket brace in the car🔥
Is the STI part also used in both the STI Type RA and S209?
Cannot confirm 😫
When I visited the DirtFish Rally School near Snoqualmie WA. last year, the owner has a Type RA on display. Maybe if you get to visit you can check out the RA.....
Yes 👍
Nice swaybar, its installed backwards though. Flip it arround and it wont damage your e haust anymore.
Regardless of brace swap out choice, Cusco, Beatrush which is what I selected, or JDM STI they are all superior to the flimsy USDM OEM brace, full stop. Based on your review of the Torque Solution Rear Diff Carrier bit the bullet and picked one up. Whats not to 😍 about CNC billet aluminum paired with stiffer bushings! Should nicely round out my driveline mods! Efficient power transfer 👍 to the rubber goes a long way to compensate for lower engine power and torque output!
The mounts really add up when it comes to putting the power down. And your right the OEM USDM one was incredibly soft and gummy in comparison 😫
could you do a test drive for first impressions with these mods?
Yes, I am adding a new segment to the channel for 5 minute part reviews to determine if some of these mods are worth it or not. First one goes live next week! 😁
@@Smeedia Im looking forward that! Thanks man!
Tanner do you recommend the newer style torque solutions rear diff brace that comes with the bushings or oem and buy bushing inserts?
It does not come with the bushings 🙏
@@Smeedia what about the torque solutions rear dif brace. Doesn’t that come with bushing vs doing just the bushings in the oem dif holder? What do you recommend?
The TS doesn't come with extra bushings I used the whiteline in addition to the brace
im lookin into getting a used 2018 STi this spring. This will be my first manual car and my first turbo car. Watched your video of what to look for and about how people abuse them then get rid of them kinda got me nervous now lol. Im a complete rookie when it comes to this car so i really wouldnt know what to look for.
Just look for one that is as factory ad possible and you will be more than fine. The ones to watch out for are those that have been modified and just thrown back together or left modified
Shiester wait until an actual Subaru dealership in your area has what your looking for. Chances are if they think it’s a good car they’ll CPO it (they don’t usually CPO cars they think had been modified). It’ll give you way more warranty parameters and some peace of mind
do you need to grease up the Diff inserts at all when installing them?
Yes, they provide you with some lubricant for them 😁
Real quick question I know this might be stupid. Do you need a whole clutch kit to replace a bad clutch? Or can I just get the clutch itself and replace it like that?
You can resurface the OEM Flywheel if it is still usable if not I would suggest the whole kit. Not a stupid question at all!
Nice. How much movement do the bushing inserts prevent/limit? How effective are they as a stand alone mod.
As a stand alone they won't make a huge difference but when paired with other support mods for the suspension. They limit a lot of the movement of you look at the OE bushings there is a lot of negative space on the bushing
Maaaan I thought I wanted it tight and upon installing race coilovers I realized the roads in new iberia dont give a fuck about what's good on the track. I have them on setting 21/30 soft af now. So now I'm scared to stiffen anything that I cant change with the twist of an allen wrench.
Off topic to this, but if you're running the SF intake do you think the compressive tuning smart flow radiator shroud would be beneficial? It seems like you're big on supporting parts to enhance the performance parts and the overall health of your car and that's one thing I've been looking into heavily
Definitely beneficial! I'm all for improving the health and longevity of the car!
I have 2008 sti do they sell the brace for them
I dont think they made a OEM Brace for them but there are some after market brands like cusco and beatrush that do sell them for the GR chassis
I just bought this very subframe brace and I noticed that it it shorter than the stock one (it doesn’t extend all the way as the stock one did, therefore the 2 outer holes are not there). Did you notice any negative impact because of that?
Thanks, and great video as always))
Mine was the same and it just did not use them, no notice difference in a negative way came from it 🙏😁
@@Smeedia thanks! In that case I’ll go ahead and pull the trigger on it
quick question. You'd rather go with the bushing inserts rather than switching the actual bushings because the install is easier? i would guess so. but what if an evil genus would both. is it possible or just over kill? killer video btw
Lol yes. To temple the bushings you would have to press them out or burn them out I've seen both options lol I don't think you could run both 😅 appreciate the support my man!
Another great vid man!!!!!
How’s the oil experiment going?
How soon for an update video?
Thanks my man! Its going have 600 miles on the lol another 2400 to go. I'm expecting it to be sometime in march for the motul 👀
Smeedia ok, cool it’s gonna be very interesting and looking forward to it. Such a great idea!!
@@tommanning7337 Same! I've always wondered what is the best to go with. No more googling! We will have the data!
Smeedia yes we will!!!!! Thanks man, thank you for doing it.
👍🏻👍🏻ayyyyy 😂😂😂
Quick jack..my dude?
Quick jack would be nice but dont have 1K to spend on one 😅
Nice video. Super simple mod. Out of curiosity, have you had any issues with your clutch pedal? Mine today decided to start out spongey and then have zero resistance and fall to the floor and stay there.
Only when I did my braided clutch line, it was awful until I got all of the air out of the system 😅 and thank you!
@@Smeedia it was completely random. I just bought the car around a month and a half ago, 15 WRX with 30k on it. No mods that I know of and I haven't done anything to it. Yet. So no clue why it decided to fail. Luckily it will be getting fixed for free, still under 90 day after purchase warranty.
thanks
can you provide part numbers for sti parts
Yes, gimme 10 min and I'll have them in the description!
Updated!
Where to buy ?
Rallysportdirect direct for both of them 😁
10:05 chaotic neutral
Smeed, did you do the front first ? Saying because the STI comes already stiff asf, people complain about understeer and this is in part why. The rear you want to loosen, sway bar etc to actually get better grip.
You're killing it with these new videos lately, keep it up man...
Thank you, the motivation has me going. Editing saturdays upload now 👀🔥
So I originally did the Rear Sway bar but the car still felt loose. The air suspension really needs some good supporting mods to get the chassis stiff again. Then did the front sway bar and wanted tolhe rear end a little stiffer. I got the JDM Rear brace because I felt it was a good compromise between the OEM Brace and a more track version like Cusco or beat rush. It evened out pretty nicely
@@Smeedia for oem suspension, what do you suggest to have a bit more oversteer , rear sway bar with links, rear sub frame brace? I track it & it’s my daily. I plan to have rear lower control arm to have more camber too so more traction, so need supporting mods to loosen the rear. Thanks, nice videos!
Because, who doesn't like it tight!!!
😅😅😅 cant help myself
@@Smeedia don't worry, I would've said the same thing. Lol
😂
Hahahhaa when you bend the brace 😂😂😂
It bent easier that I thought 🤣
Smeedia hahaha good old Subaru hey 😜😜
Every time you yell ouuuu you remind me of young ma 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 yesssssssss 🤣🤣🤣🤣
****ing annoying
So annoying
yooo is that the new Bluetooth exhaust?!... terrible joke I know Ill be here all night...
I was actually surprised how thin the stock one was.
Lmao had me laughing 😂 for real its suppppppper thin easily bendable 😅
i cant believe you can bend the oem sub frame brace with your hands
It's so weak and flimsy 😅
Start a clothing line and it can be OUUU
Lmao yessss 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Who doesn’t like it tight? 😂
Couldent resist 😅😅😅
Way too many "That's what she said!" jokes to be made on this one.
OU!
OHUUUUUUU 🔥👀