[NeoTrunks]

I have a quick question. Has anyone seen the new SPT STB installed on own cars? Reason is I know that you always have to move the AC bracket and then there are some issues with rubbing the soft/rubber section of the lines. I never put one on due to the AC lines being rubbed and possibly damaged over time. Is the SPT STB different in any way or is it just another bar?

[jibSTir13]

got a link?

[Drag-On]

Pics would be good.

[WESTI]

indeed pics would be nice

[wdb]

SPT strut tower brace? Never heard of it. So I decided to take a look and here is what I found. Price was $215, way too high for what appears to be a standard-issue rear STB -- but then it *does* have "STi" stamped into it:

ST205004S030 Strut Tower Brace - Rear - Impreza

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[NeoTrunks]

Actually, I found it in the lastest issue of the SPT parts book at the dealer (the one with the 06' STi at the top). The bar is seen on the middle of page 11. It states it will be available Nov 06', and in the back it states Part# TBA ,but will fit WRX & STi Imprezas. I can't seem to find it on any online site.
I have seen the rear STB, but this one is for the front. Its SPT dark gray and is one solid bar with no pivots. It also appears to have a small bracket on the driver side. Maybe it has to do with the AC lines. Sorry I don't have a scanner or camera to post a picture.

[altezza]

looks like SPT does have a front strut bar for the STi. i found this:
https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...oducts_id=1176

i already ordered one, hoppe it will fit nicely

[Moontang]

I have one and it fits great.

[Alex]

Looks decent enough...

[scubadiver424]

I will be getting one soon, and will post pics installed

[KarlSTI]

Does it really help at all in our cars or is this more of a bling item? I've not really seen anyone using them at autox in the STi.

[QuickSilverSTi]

Helps some on a lowered car not so much on a stock height car. Other things you should do first such as a rear strut tower bar...CarLabs X-brace if you can afford it. As you can see, I have a few modest suspension mods and no front strut tower bar yet based on the advice of people who know far more than I about such things.

[wdb]

Does it help at 7 tenths? I'd have to say no.

Does it help at 10 tenths? Probably, but there are a lot of other things that help more and should be done first if that is your goal.

Does it help in other ways? Absolutely positively yes. My windshield cracking noise, which the car had from new, is GONE now, ever since I added a front strut tower bar. My car will not go without one, period.

And I like the look of the SPT piece, can't wait to see one in person.

[PCGuRu2K]

^^ I'm picking up one also. Found it at a place a little cheaper then subaragenuineparts.com for $171.89

Originally Posted by scubadiver424

I will be getting one soon, and will post pics installed

[diabloadsit]

Originally Posted by wdb

Does it help at 7 tenths? I'd have to say no.

Does it help at 10 tenths? Probably, but there are a lot of other things that help more and should be done first if that is your goal.

Does it help in other ways? Absolutely positively yes. My windshield cracking noise, which the car had from new, is GONE now, ever since I added a front strut tower bar. My car will not go without one, period.

And I like the look of the SPT piece, can't wait to see one in person.

The cracking noise does it sound like it is coming from the passenger side of the car up front some where? If it is the same one I have the same problem. What is it coming from and how did you fix it?