Had $300 in Subaru Bucks, so I decided to go ahead any splurge on this expensive piece, even though there are replicas out there and even newer RS versions. Subarugenuineparts had it listed for ~$301. I don't know how they do this because I have pretty good relationship with our parts manager here at our dealership. They were saying they pay about $315 for the part alone. I ended up still going thru locally at 10% above their cost.
My car has been down for minor mechanical repairs, maintenance, and heavy cosmetic repair. Figured this would be a good time with the fenders already off. I might decide to road test it here in a bit. I'm just weary since I don't have a rear bumper cover installed so mounting my plate legally is interesting.
I was quite surprised how flimsy the stock pieces were. I was also surprised how large this actual piece is. I thought it was going to be this tiny thing under there. The stock piece I could probably bend with my bare hands if I tried. No way I could bend the upgraded one.
For those that end up installing this. The torque on the bolts are 68.6 Nm or 51 ft-lbs. 14mm socket.
My car has been down for minor mechanical repairs, maintenance, and heavy cosmetic repair. Figured this would be a good time with the fenders already off. I might decide to road test it here in a bit. I'm just weary since I don't have a rear bumper cover installed so mounting my plate legally is interesting.
I was quite surprised how flimsy the stock pieces were. I was also surprised how large this actual piece is. I thought it was going to be this tiny thing under there. The stock piece I could probably bend with my bare hands if I tried. No way I could bend the upgraded one.
For those that end up installing this. The torque on the bolts are 68.6 Nm or 51 ft-lbs. 14mm socket.