('11+) Aftermarket for 2012 impreza yet? - Page 77

webster354 · 03-09-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tenaciousZ

^ looks good! Btw, turn signal mirrors?! are u outside of the US?

Thanks. Yeah, Canadian Limited model.

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flyboy1100 · 03-09-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jsteg

Wonder if the wiring provisions are there for US models............hmmmmm, may have to tear into the doors!

Zurcaled posted a thread on this

jsteg · 03-10-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by flyboy1100

Zurcaled posted a thread on this

Found it!! Thanks for the info!

sgoldste01 · 03-10-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jsteg

Wonder if the wiring provisions are there for US models............hmmmmm, may have to tear into the doors!

Yeah, turn signal mirrors is one of the nice details my TDI had that I wish the Impreza had. Ambient lighting is the other, but I know I could add that without spending too much money. I'll bet the turn signal mirrors would be pretty costly, though.

kinger37 · 03-10-2013, 01:37 PM

Here is my Perrin upper strut bar, I would have preferred black but I picked this up for $75 bucks on Craigslist.

Dirt Bringer · 03-10-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kinger37

Here is my Perrin upper strut bar, I would have preferred black but I picked this up for $75 bucks on Craigslist.

And this is on your 2012+? Do you have a model/part number for that perrin bar, I'd really like to search one down as well. Thanks!

sgoldste01 · 03-10-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kinger37

Here is my Perrin upper strut bar, I would have preferred black but I picked this up for $75 bucks on Craigslist.

Looks nice. I like the orange. What do they sell for new? Do you feel any difference when cornering?

kinger37 · 03-10-2013, 01:51 PM

I think off the perrin website they are around $200. I definitely feel the car is more planted in the turns with less body roll. I suggest checking your local classified ads to pick up a used one. I'll be doing the still rear sway bar soon

jsteg · 03-10-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kinger37

I think off the perrin website they are around $200. I definitely feel the car is more planted in the turns with less body roll. I suggest checking your local classified ads to pick up a used one. I'll be doing the still rear sway bar soon

Thanks for the info!! I too would like to do some sort of strut tower brace and the STI 19mm RSB upgrade!

kinger37 · 03-10-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt Bringer

And this is on your 2012+? Do you have a model/part number for that perrin bar, I'd really like to search one down as well. Thanks!

Yeah it is on my 2012 Sport. This was off an 09 wrx. If you go to the perrin website it will show you the part number. I am pretty sure the upper strut bar is the same for 08-current wrx/sti's.

jsteg · 03-10-2013, 02:35 PM

I like how it tucks up under the cowl instead of going straight across.

jsteg · 03-10-2013, 04:14 PM

Anybody hear any scuttlebutt on any companies that are going to offer FULL replacement LED tail lights for the 2.0i sedan yet???

I swear can always find them for ANY car/truck, except whatever I'm currently driving!

Dirt Bringer · 03-10-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kinger37

Yeah it is on my 2012 Sport. This was off an 09 wrx. If you go to the perrin website it will show you the part number. I am pretty sure the upper strut bar is the same for 08-current wrx/sti's.

Isn't that the same one that will fit the 03-07 models as well? It seems they are all generally shared between platforms with respect to dimension...

Wes_888 · 03-10-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jsteg

Thanks for the info!! I too would like to do some sort of strut tower brace and the STI 19mm RSB upgrade!

I loved the strut bar when I installed it. Ive been sitting on my 19mm RSB since Nov! I really have to make time to install it. Its not doing me any good sitting in my basement. lol

tenaciousZ · 03-10-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_888

I loved the strut bar when I installed it. Ive been sitting on my 19mm RSB since Nov! I really have to make time to install it. Its not doing me any good sitting in my basement. lol

Did ur understeer increase with just the front strut tower bar added w/o the rear sway?

Wes_888 · 03-10-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tenaciousZ

Did ur understeer increase with just the front strut tower bar added w/o the rear sway?

On the contrary...

Steering response is quickened. Transitioning is better. Better road feel through the wheel. I love it. Its subtle.. but car junkies like myself, and most of us here, would recognize the difference.

scoutisimo · 03-10-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kinger37

Here is my Perrin upper strut bar, I would have preferred black but I picked this up for $75 bucks on Craigslist.

Niiiiiiiiiice

kinger37 · 03-10-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_888

On the contrary...

Steering response is quickened. Transitioning is better. Better road feel through the wheel. I love it. Its subtle.. but car junkies like myself, and most of us here, would recognize the difference.

I second this

scoutisimo · 03-11-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kinger37

Here is my Perrin upper strut bar, I would have preferred black but I picked this up for $75 bucks on Craigslist.

Can you fix your pictures? I want to see them!

kinger37 · 03-11-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by scoutisimo

Can you fix your pictures? I want to see them!

Sorry, I moved them in my Photobucket album

tenaciousZ · 03-11-2013, 01:49 PM

my mistake, I mixed up the fxn of the strut tower brace with a front sway bar. Duh. Cheers to you for finding more cross compatibility!

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Originally Posted by tenaciousZ

Did ur understeer increase with just the front strut tower bar added w/o the rear sway?

uspopo · 03-11-2013, 02:22 PM

Here's the Cusco offering...

aeoporta · 03-11-2013, 05:03 PM

I believe

megan racing Model Number : MR-SB-SI08FU1P (no idea of the quality of megan bars)
Ultra Racing Subaru Impreza ALL 2009-2012 Front Strut Bar TW2-729

also fits

mrbloink · 03-11-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AJB001

LOL! A voice of reson to keep me grounded. I would have done it by now but youre right, I dont want to be the guineapig. Especially having read about some spring swaps on this forum that turned out a complete fail (on other models of course). BTW, I will buy your STI sway bar if you change it.

I will most likely give t to my father with a sport premium. If he changes his mind I will pm you tho!

pkL · 03-12-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by webster354

Installed a set of Rally Armor UR (grey) mud flaps. Here's some installation tips for those interested:

Approx. 1.5 hour installation. (30min for the first side, 15min for the other side) x 2. Note: the rear mud flaps will take longer to install on a 5dr because you have to remove an additional inner liner (as recommended in the instructions).
Useful tools (but not necessary): body clip removal pliers, trim pry tools, Phillips off-set screwdriver (I didn't have one so I used vise grip pliers and a short bit. There wasn't enough room to use a ratchet).
To removal the clips that have a Phillips head, hold the outer portion while you're unscrewing it. It's only approx. 1/4 turn to remove it.
To reinstall the clips, separate them into 2 pieces and insert the outer portion of the clip first and make sure the body sections are secured. Finally, insert the inner portion of the clip.
If you're not removing your wheels, install the hardware for the inner most portion of mud flap before you install it on the vehicle, but leave a little slack for adjustments. There's very little space to fit your tool to tighten it in the wheel well.

And of course, here are some pictures:

I think I've seen you on the road before, there aren't that many SWP Imprezas in Vancouver.

03-10-2013, 04:14 PM	#1912
jsteg Scooby Specialist Member#: 329271 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lady's Island, SC Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Limited Ice Silver Metallic	LED Tail lights!!!!!!! Anybody hear any scuttlebutt on any companies that are going to offer FULL replacement LED tail lights for the 2.0i sedan yet??? I swear can always find them for ANY car/truck, except whatever I'm currently driving!

03-11-2013, 05:03 PM	#1923
aeoporta Scooby Specialist Member#: 334126 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2013 5mt Sp Premium Venetian Red & Dark Gray	I believe megan racing Model Number : MR-SB-SI08FU1P (no idea of the quality of megan bars) Ultra Racing Subaru Impreza ALL 2009-2012 Front Strut Bar TW2-729 also fits Last edited by aeoporta; 03-11-2013 at 05:54 PM.

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kinger37 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324423 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CT Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport ISM	Here is my Perrin upper strut bar, I would have preferred black but I picked this up for $75 bucks on Craigslist.

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kinger37 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324423 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CT Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport ISM	I think off the perrin website they are around $200. I definitely feel the car is more planted in the turns with less body roll. I suggest checking your local classified ads to pick up a used one. I'll be doing the still rear sway bar soon

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jsteg Scooby Specialist Member#: 329271 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Lady's Island, SC Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Limited Ice Silver Metallic	I like how it tucks up under the cowl instead of going straight across.

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