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Old 07-10-2013, 07:42 PM
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Default Front subframe 2001 wrx
Hi everyone was going to post this in the wanted section but can't post there so here goes, I need to know where to get a used front subframe for my sick scoobie, reason for second hand is I spent most of my hard earned cash on is motor and can't afford a brand new one at the min, so does any one know anyone or anywhere I can get one ASAP, tried ebay ect but to no avail, thank you very much in advance for any replies.
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Old 07-10-2013, 07:57 PM
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Subframe or the horse shoe crash bar ?
If you mean the crash bar have one
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Old 08-10-2013, 03:05 PM
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There are many schools of thought on the crash bar, some say it's not needed and the car actually handles better without!
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Old 09-10-2013, 08:59 AM
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Cheers, yeah I've been reading a lot about removing this bar and how it is supposed to weight 14kgs and improves handling, it's all abit vague to me
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Old 09-10-2013, 09:25 AM
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Removed mine but ended up putting back on as I found it stiffened the front end up
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Old 09-10-2013, 10:53 PM
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Removed mine but ended up putting back on as I found it stiffened the front end up
Sorry are you talking about the under sub frame or front bumper bar, as I remove the bumper bar to fit me FMIC and I still have it.
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Old 10-10-2013, 07:06 AM
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Crash bar or as your calling it under subframe
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Old 10-10-2013, 08:17 AM
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Yeah it's the crash bar and I think I'm just going to remove it, could I buy one of these to replace it or are they completely different parts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item460b7d41a4
Obviously not in pink lol
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