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Old 01-19-2015, 12:34 PM   #1471
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Could share your drving experience compared before and after install?
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I have done both those mods, no increase in NVH at all.

For the steering rack, you need the following parts:

Check this for references :
http://ameblo.jp/zn6-86-fa20/entry-11811708796.html

For the rear suspension:
  • ST20159ST000 x2
  • ST20176AS000 x2
Check this for references :
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/user...3243/note.aspx
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/user...blog/33241441/

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Old 01-19-2015, 12:44 PM   #1472
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The steering rack mod, with the STI bushings, is a very noticeable improvement. Really worth it in my opinion.

The rear suspension bolts, I didn't quite feel any difference if I am honest. So, I guess you could spare the cash for something else? I guess I wouldn't have done it if I had known, but oh well, moar OEM goodness
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Old 01-19-2015, 04:24 PM   #1473
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Any guidance where or how to install the STI bushings? Is that easy to install?
Since I cannot see in the picture from the article(Blog).


By the way, where you bought this parts?
Could you provide the link?
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The steering rack mod, with the STI bushings, is a very noticeable improvement. Really worth it in my opinion.

The rear suspension bolts, I didn't quite feel any difference if I am honest. So, I guess you could spare the cash for something else? I guess I wouldn't have done it if I had known, but oh well, moar OEM goodness
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Old 01-19-2015, 05:43 PM   #1474
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The busing were fitted by my dealer, I know he had hard time. He used a hydraulic press but a bushing removal tool could be used too. Either way, not a job for a poorly equipped noob like me.

For the parts, I usually deal with http://www.suruga-performance.com ; shoot them an email with the part numbers you want and tell them Guillaume S. sends you
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Old 01-20-2015, 12:45 AM   #1475
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The steering rack mod, with the STI bushings, is a very noticeable improvement. Really worth it in my opinion.

The rear suspension bolts, I didn't quite feel any difference if I am honest. So, I guess you could spare the cash for something else? I guess I wouldn't have done it if I had known, but oh well, moar OEM goodness

How about the "ST20176AS000" for rear suspension?
I did not see it in the blog.
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/user...3243/note.aspx


Is that necessary and is this difficult to install as the bushing?


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Old 01-20-2015, 01:14 AM   #1476
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That one is pretty easy to install. If you want the real 'tS' specs, you should install it although the stock one will work too.
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The busing were fitted by my dealer, I know he had hard time. He used a hydraulic press but a bushing removal tool could be used too. Either way, not a job for a poorly equipped noob like me.

For the parts, I usually deal with http://www.suruga-performance.com ; shoot them an email with the part numbers you want and tell them Guillaume S. sends you

I forgot to ask.
I bought from the Japanparts.com most of the time and never try other.
Is the suruga-performance has better deal?
Any idea?
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I knew and dealt with Suruga before I heard of Japanparts so I never really compared. I am super satisfied with them though: great communications (they're Swiss guys based in Japan, not Japanese), packaging always top notch and the prices are pretty much JDM prices + shipping.
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Do you get tagged with extra import taxes after getting your goods?
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Too bad it's yellow.
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What I never understood was why they went with the grey color scheme on the current BRZ tS. Completely unmatched to the rest of the black/red interior. Should have looked like this current tS concept interior from the beginning
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Too bad it's yellow.
You crazy! It's beautiful BECAUSE it's yellow!

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What I never understood was why they went with the grey color scheme on the current BRZ tS. Completely unmatched to the rest of the black/red interior. Should have looked like this current tS concept interior from the beginning
I've had an ongoing project of transforming my interior to a red/black theme. This interior is BEAUTIFUL.
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