2018 tS - Strut Part #'s

[Purdue FR-S]

So the 'brand new' 2018 tS that I just purchased turns out used to be owned by Perrin... and it looks like someone there swiped the suspension goodies and replaced them with their worn DD struts and some H&R lowering springs.

1. Can someone confirm that the 2018 tS Sachs Dampers are the same ones that are offered on the Performance Package upgrade?

2. Does anyone know the Subaru Part numbers for the 2018 tS Sachs Dampers?

3. Are the pink STI springs on the 2018 tS the same that you could get from Subaru's aftermarket site? (10mm lower?)

Bonus: Is the Perrin rep still active on here so I can ask them what all they removed from this car? It'll make my life much easier so I know what to replace.

Thanks!

[MrSkubi]

Originally Posted by Purdue FR-S

So the 'brand new' 2018 tS that I just purchased turns out used to be owned by Perrin... and it looks like someone there swiped the suspension goodies and replaced them with their worn DD struts and some H&R lowering springs.

1. Can someone confirm that the 2018 tS Sachs Dampers are the same ones that are offered on the Performance Package upgrade?

2. Does anyone know the Subaru Part numbers for the 2018 tS Sachs Dampers?

1. They are not the same - Ts comes with different struts front and rear as well different springs.
2. These should be the droids you're looking for (at least the front ones): http://https://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2018_BRZ-20D-6MT-STI/_54106_6025263/FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBER/Z10-210-01.html

At this price point you can consider getting a set of coilovers instead of oem suspension but it's up to you and your goals with the car

[Purdue FR-S]

Originally Posted by MrSkubi

1. They are not the same - Ts comes with different struts front and rear as well different springs.
2. These should be the droids you're looking for (at least the front ones): http://https://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2018_BRZ-20D-6MT-STI/_54106_6025263/FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBER/Z10-210-01.html

At this price point you can consider getting a set of coilovers instead of oem suspension but it's up to you and your goals with the car

Thanks for the help! I wonder if the Subaru dealer can order these parts for me too? Or maybe at least tell me the part #'s.

I'm aiming to keep it OEM, given the mileage of it I was looking to keep it stock. Kinda bummed to learn this after having bought it -

[norcalpb]

2020 TS uses even different, updated shocks. I would get those instead.

[MrSkubi]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

2020 TS uses even different, updated shocks. I would get those instead.

My first thought would be to get revised 2020 version too but since op has 2018 winged TS and changes between the two versions (2018/2020) of TS shocks are unknown to the public I wouldn’t risk getting ones designed to work with wingless TS.

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by MrSkubi

My first thought would be to get revised 2020 version too but since op has 2018 winged TS and changes between the two versions (2018/2020) of TS shocks are unknown to the public I wouldn’t risk getting ones designed to work with wingless TS.

I didn’t even think about that. Not only the weight of the wing but the downforce from it will have an affect on the shocks. So in that case, 2018 TS shocks or Bilstein B6.

[Purdue FR-S]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

I didn’t even think about that. Not only the weight of the wing but the downforce from it will have an affect on the shocks. So in that case, 2018 TS shocks or Bilstein B6.

So the part numbers for 2018 vs 2020 OEM tS shocks are different?

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by Purdue FR-S

So the part numbers for 2018 vs 2020 OEM tS shocks are different?

Yessir, and based on my past research and IIRC the 2020 shares the same shocks as the 2019 Series Gray.

[Purdue FR-S]

In case anyone needs to know - the performance pack struts are actually different.

The 2018 tS part numbers are as follows:

Struts:
FR: 20310CA240
FL: 20310CA250
RR/L : 20365CA220

Coils:
F: 20330CA260
R: 20380CA270

[norcalpb]

Originally Posted by Purdue FR-S

In case anyone needs to know - the performance pack struts are actually different.

The 2018 tS part numbers are as follows:

Struts:
FR: 20310CA240
FL: 20310CA250
RR/L : 20365CA220

Coils:
F: 20330CA260
R: 20380CA270

There are actually 3 versions (that I can find) of the performance pack struts:

2017 front left: 20310CA230

2019 front left: 20310CA290

2020 front left: 20310CA291

But you made the right choice with going to OEM Ts struts/shocks.

One thing to keep in mind with your installation is that even though the rear springs share the same part number, they are "angled" when put on the ground so you need to make sure the spring angle points outwards towards the fender so you can get a proper alignment.

[Purdue FR-S]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

... so you need to make sure the spring angle points outwards towards the fender so you can get a proper alignment.

Damn, not sure what that means exactly, but I'll likely have them installed at a local shop. I'll mention that to them. Thanks!