Subaru STi - flexible draw stiffener - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

illmatic · 11-13-2012, 12:38 PM

http://www.sti.jp/news/2012/12036.html

Circuit Motorsports · 11-13-2012, 01:05 PM

I love a good flexible draw stiffener!

OrbitalEllipses · 11-13-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

I love a good flexible draw stiffener!

If I knew what that was, I'd love a good one of them too!

celica73 · 11-13-2012, 01:37 PM

They are late to the game, I've already got one.

Beyer Subaru · 11-13-2012, 02:04 PM

It's been on the STi website for quite some time now. Looks like it will be released after November.
Per Google translate:
Set item new chassis parts, "flexible draw stiffener ー" to improve steering feel and response suspension SUBARU BRZ's (ZC6), Ltd. Subaru Tecnica International, through SUBARU dealers nationwide from November 13, this time will be released.

In sports part of their own STI to be installed between the cross member and the body, to compensate the bending of the chassis while traveling by applying a tension moderate, "flexible draw stiffener ー" The ride and supple steering initial agile that is what plays a comfortable balance. Running stability during cornering to enhance the ground by road four-wheel increases, providing a sense of gentle steering with quick steering. Has established a flexible draw stiffener ー products for each car so far in SUBARU STI, for the WRX STI has proven its effectiveness, especially in the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In addition, in collaboration with wearing flexible tower bar for SUBARU BRZ has already been released, you will create a feeling of more operations, "strong and supple" already.

TuxedoCartman · 11-13-2012, 03:20 PM

Subaru got jealous of TRD having their "door stabilizers".

(I kid, mostly because I know the door stabilizers work. Good to see Subaru producing more unique goodies!

)

clzzical · 11-13-2012, 03:59 PM

Still waiting for SPT to release these parts.

Beyer Subaru · 11-20-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clzzical

Still waiting for SPT to release these parts.

SPT prolly won't get any of the STi Accessories, ever. They never have in the past for any of the other Suby models. They'll release the Strut Bar and Front lip but both will still be STi branded.

This is now showing available on the STi site - http://www.sti.jp/parts/catalogue/br...0118AS000.html

Beyer Subaru · 12-26-2012, 08:18 AM

I had J-Parts "stock" it just for giggles. Over six hundge. Ouchie. http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=43&submit.y=3
The comparable GR/GV and BM/BR parts are just over three and the SH is directly comparable at 618. Meh.

Calum · 12-26-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

I had J-Parts "stock" it just for giggles. Over six hundge. Ouchie. http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=43&submit.y=3
The comparable GR/GV and BM/BR parts are just over three and the SH is directly comparable at 618. Meh.

Any chance you could translate GR, GV, BM, BR, SH, J-parts, and hundge for us?

For that matter, can someone explain what this part does. I mean, I'm guessing this goes under the car somewhere and gets tightened into place, holding parts together. But what parts?

Thanks guys.

Beyer Subaru · 12-26-2012, 09:17 AM

GR/GV - Current model WRX/STi
BM/BR - Current model Legacy Sedan, Wagon and Outback
SH - Current model Forester
J-Parts - japanparts.com
hundge - one hundred US dollars

It's another trick part from the minds at Subaru Tecnica International, Subaru's aftermarket tuner arm.
It will tighten the suspension in handling and steering by connecting the suspension to the chassis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

Any chance you could translate GR, GV, BM, BR, SH, J-parts, and hundge for us?

For that matter, can someone explain what this part does. I mean, I'm guessing this goes under the car somewhere and gets tightened into place, holding parts together. But what parts?

Thanks guys.

Superhatch · 12-26-2012, 09:39 AM

I've owned old Honda's in the past which had rare Mugen goodies on them which were either hard to come by, or not often purchased. Although there are a dozen companies out there that make the same parts, which do the same job, for cheaper, there is something about having the OEM sister companies parts on your car that feels good.

I know some see it as a waste of money, but this is the first car of the 18 cars/projects I've owned in my 20 years of driving that I think I'll actually keep for a really long time and I think this will make me the happiest 10-15 years down the road.

Beyer Subaru · 12-26-2012, 09:44 AM

QFT. This is exactly why I am on an OEM+ build path. These are the kind of parts that really excite me. The price tag really hurts on some of them though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superhatch

I've owned old Honda's in the past which had rare Mugen goodies on them which were either hard to come by, or not often purchased. Although there are a dozen companies out there that make the same parts, which do the same job, for cheaper, there is something about having the OEM sister companies parts on your car that feels good.

I know some see it as a waste of money, but this is the first car of the 18 cars/projects I've owned in my 20 years of driving that I think I'll actually keep for a really long time and I think this will make me the happiest 10-15 years down the road.

Superhatch · 12-26-2012, 10:36 AM

^ Yeah. I know my build will go much slower by paying Sti parts prices, but I view this build as a long term project.

11-13-2012, 12:38 PM	#1
illmatic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT, 02 AW, 03PSM WRX Location: United States Posts: 347 Thanks: 511 Thanked 153 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru STi - flexible draw stiffener http://www.sti.jp/news/2012/12036.html

12-26-2012, 09:39 AM	#12
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12-26-2012, 10:36 AM	#14
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Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I love a good flexible draw stiffener!

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11-13-2012, 02:04 PM	#5
Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It's been on the STi website for quite some time now. Looks like it will be released after November. Per Google translate: Set item new chassis parts, "flexible draw stiffener ー" to improve steering feel and response suspension SUBARU BRZ's (ZC6), Ltd. Subaru Tecnica International, through SUBARU dealers nationwide from November 13, this time will be released. In sports part of their own STI to be installed between the cross member and the body, to compensate the bending of the chassis while traveling by applying a tension moderate, "flexible draw stiffener ー" The ride and supple steering initial agile that is what plays a comfortable balance. Running stability during cornering to enhance the ground by road four-wheel increases, providing a sense of gentle steering with quick steering. Has established a flexible draw stiffener ー products for each car so far in SUBARU STI, for the WRX STI has proven its effectiveness, especially in the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In addition, in collaboration with wearing flexible tower bar for SUBARU BRZ has already been released, you will create a feeling of more operations, "strong and supple" already.

11-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#6
TuxedoCartman Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 86 Location: Exiled to Las Vegas Posts: 646 Thanks: 305 Thanked 579 Times in 220 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru got jealous of TRD having their "door stabilizers". (I kid, mostly because I know the door stabilizers work. Good to see Subaru producing more unique goodies! )

11-13-2012, 03:59 PM	#7
clzzical Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT SWP Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 173 Thanks: 244 Thanked 65 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Still waiting for SPT to release these parts.

12-26-2012, 08:18 AM	#9
Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I had J-Parts "stock" it just for giggles. Over six hundge. Ouchie. http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=43&submit.y=3 The comparable GR/GV and BM/BR parts are just over three and the SH is directly comparable at 618. Meh.

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