AEM Intensifies Subaru Impreza WRX and STi Cornering with Performance Strut Bar
- Jul 16, 2014
Most car or truck enthusiasts picture a cold air intake system when they hear the name AEM. AEM Induction Systems has made great headway and built its reputation on cold air induction systems, but since 1987 Advanced Engine Management (AEM) has been in the business of improving performance. More power is only one aspect of the driving equation. Being able to properly control horsepower in the all-wheel drive, turbocharged, and intercooled 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi is crucial to solving the performance equation.
When a car equipped with a McPherson Strut suspension system, like the 2009-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi, is being driven through a turn there is inherent flex in the strut towers and chassis. It’s not uncommon to experience as much as 1/8” of shift in the strut towers during hard cornering. This flex can result in unpredictable handling of the car. An effectively designed strut tower brace will transfer the load incurred by shifting weight between the two strut towers and reduce the effects of chassis flex. Unfortunately, many of the aftermarket strut tower braces available have a hinged design and therefore offer little support to the strut towers. An effective strut tower brace, like those from AEM, must be rigid throughout its length. Additionally, many of the strut tower braces on the market could interfere with performance upgrades such as a cold air intake system. This is where AEM Induction Systems factors the 29-0004 and 29-0004WR performance strut tower brace for the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi into the equation. AEM performance strut bars are an excellent bolt on solution to the issue of strut tower flex in the 2009-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi. AEM performance strut tower braces are constructed using thin wall mild steel tubing for a good strength to weight ratio. They are built with a rigid design to effectively tie the two strut towers together. Best of all AEM designed the 29-0004 and 29-0004WR performance strut bar with an AEM cold air intake system in mind. AEM performance strut tower braces will not interfere with the AEM cold air intake system for the 2009-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi. The AEM performance strut bar, number 29-0004 or 29-0004WR, is designed as a bolt on suspension upgrade for the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Subaru Impreza WRX and STi and reuses OEM mounting hardware. The 29-0004 and 29-0004WR performance strut bar will work with the factory intake system and is guaranteed to work with an AEM Cold Air Intake System. As with an AEM cold air intake system, AEM performance strut bars are designed to last for the life of your vehicle. Constructed in the U.S.A with high quality mild steel, and protected with a choice of charcoal gray or wrinkle red durable powdercoat finishes, AEM warrants that its performance strut tower bars will last for the life of your vehicle. AEM Performance Strut Tower Brace, number 29-0004 or 29-0004WR, will boost the driving experience of the following Subaru Impreza WRX and STi models:
2014 SUBARU WRX STI 2.5L H4 AEM performance products for other vehicles can be found using the AEM Product Search. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com. |
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