No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti?

valdar · 08-11-2008, 07:54 PM

Took my car to the dealer for some turbo issues and asked them to install a hitch at the same time.

The dealer ordered the hitch, but then they said that SOA doesn't support the sedans with a hitch so it's not something they will do and warranty.

Does that seem right?

I don't have to pay for anything (they're returning the hitch), but I was kind of surprised by their response.

Now it makes me apprehensive about getting a hitch put on aftermarket, don't want to void my warranty because they said I towed something and stressed the tranny too much.

pearlwhitesti · 08-11-2008, 10:09 PM

What a bummer man! Sorry to hear what happened. Out of curiosity I was wonder what your going to tow with your STi? I imagine a small uhaul or something of that nature? I don't think the car would have any problems doing so. It makes pretty of power, and the transmission is pretty beefy in the STi's.

**elirentz** · 08-12-2008, 09:46 AM

Not sure if it will totally void your warrety but they were probably saying that they couldn't warranty the hitch itself. SOA hasn't ever offered a hitch for the sedans as far as I am aware of. The problem isn't with the transmission or power its with the chassis.

pearl boxer · 08-12-2008, 11:58 AM

Owners manual states that towing is not recommended with the WRX and STI. Hence why they probably can't warranty it.

valdar · 08-13-2008, 06:17 AM

Thanks for the responses. I guess I'm going to have to go with a roof rack for the bikes then, was hoping to avoid that one.

rmo55c · 08-13-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valdar

Thanks for the responses. I guess I'm going to have to go with a roof rack for the bikes then, was hoping to avoid that one.

Ouch man. I had a roof rack - just sold it. I am going to go trailer hitch or hatchback in the future. No more roof rack for me. It got old and annoying after a while.

I'm surprised by that. I am curious though - how can they void your warranty for having a hitch when there are multiple things you can put on a hitch that does not involve towing? Seems a little stretched by subaru.

lawnmower22 · 08-13-2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valdar

Thanks for the responses. I guess I'm going to have to go with a roof rack for the bikes then, was hoping to avoid that one.

I've got a brand new Yakima for sale if you want it.

/threadjack

***La Mer*** · 08-13-2008, 08:04 AM

FWIW, the 06 STI had a tow rating of 2,000 lbs. It was on the Subaru site under specifications.

**forgedSTi** · 08-14-2008, 11:27 AM

hidden hitch makes one that i've seen on an sti. it only has the 1 1/4" receiver, but that is all you'll need if you're only going to attach a bike hitch rack.

speedstyle · 08-14-2008, 03:41 PM

This is what I bought for my STi. You have to remove the diffuser on the 06 & 07 STi's though. The first one is the one that fits the STi.

2007 Subaru Impreza hitch search by etrailer.com (800)298-8924

edit: the 05' owners manual (not sure about the 07) doesn't say anything about not using a trailer hitch on the STi, it only says that possible damage caused by towing will not be warrantied.

08-11-2008, 07:54 PM	#1
valdar Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 6 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? Took my car to the dealer for some turbo issues and asked them to install a hitch at the same time. The dealer ordered the hitch, but then they said that SOA doesn't support the sedans with a hitch so it's not something they will do and warranty. Does that seem right? I don't have to pay for anything (they're returning the hitch), but I was kind of surprised by their response. Now it makes me apprehensive about getting a hitch put on aftermarket, don't want to void my warranty because they said I towed something and stressed the tranny too much. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-11-2008, 10:09 PM	#2
pearlwhitesti Banned Car: 07 Pearl White STi Fav Mod: LC & FFS Location: Chicago Posts: 271 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? What a bummer man! Sorry to hear what happened. Out of curiosity I was wonder what your going to tow with your STi? I imagine a small uhaul or something of that nature? I don't think the car would have any problems doing so. It makes pretty of power, and the transmission is pretty beefy in the STi's.

08-12-2008, 09:46 AM	#3
elirentz Gold Member Car: 05 STi, 87 325e Fav Mod: ohlins w/RCE springs, sz55 Location: charleston Posts: 578 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? Not sure if it will totally void your warrety but they were probably saying that they couldn't warranty the hitch itself. SOA hasn't ever offered a hitch for the sedans as far as I am aware of. The problem isn't with the transmission or power its with the chassis.

08-12-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
pearl boxer STI Driver Car: '07 UGM STI Ltd #262 Fav Mod: APS TBE Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 214 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? Owners manual states that towing is not recommended with the WRX and STI. Hence why they probably can't warranty it.

08-13-2008, 06:17 AM	#5
valdar Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 6 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? Thanks for the responses. I guess I'm going to have to go with a roof rack for the bikes then, was hoping to avoid that one.

08-13-2008, 08:04 AM	#8
*La Mer* NIИja Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,287 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? FWIW, the 06 STI had a tow rating of 2,000 lbs. It was on the Subaru site under specifications.

08-14-2008, 11:27 AM	#9
forgedSTi all bOOst Car: 05 STi, 08 M3 (E92) Fav Mod: dual catch high performance pcv system Location: in front of you. ;) Posts: 1,315 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? hidden hitch makes one that i've seen on an sti. it only has the 1 1/4" receiver, but that is all you'll need if you're only going to attach a bike hitch rack.

08-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#10
speedstyle Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM WRX STi Fav Mod: all Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 178 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: No OEM hitch for 2007 Sti? This is what I bought for my STi. You have to remove the diffuser on the 06 & 07 STi's though. The first one is the one that fits the STi. 2007 Subaru Impreza hitch search by etrailer.com (800)298-8924 edit: the 05' owners manual (not sure about the 07) doesn't say anything about not using a trailer hitch on the STi, it only says that possible damage caused by towing will not be warrantied. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by speedstyle; 08-14-2008 at 03:48 PM.

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