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Hardrace chassis reinforcement guide for Subaru WRX VB
The new VB WRX gets a new turbocharged 2.4-liter four cylinder boxer engine, which serves up 271 horsepower and 35.6kg-m of torque, mated to six speed manual or “Subaru Performance Transmission”, a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) plus the legendary Subaru symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system with torque vectoring. The WRX is built on the Subaru Global Platform which also offers a substantial upgrade in ride and handling performance from the previous generation thanks to improved chassis rigidity and lowered center of gravity.
Hardrace is now offering a series of suspension and chassis for the new WRX to further improve its performance and driving pleasure.
33 items available for the GR Corolla:
ARM
Q0214 REAR TOE CONTROL ARM | Pillow Ball Equipped
Q0213 REAR TOE CONTROL ARM | Harden Rubber Equipped
Toe arms allow for fine-tuned adjustments to the rear toe in/out setting of the vehicle. It helps to raise straight line stability and road control. Toe arm made with high-strength steel alloys to offer high durability, strength and yet remain light-weight.
. ED process and painting for the highest durability
. Provides stability, increase steering response
. Direct bolt on designed
Q0216 REAR TRACTION ARM| Pillow Ball Equipped
Q0215 REAR TRACTION ARM| Harden Rubber Equipped
Rear traction rod made of unique high density steel, provide excellent stability during high speed driving or hard cornering.
. Made with high quality ultra strong steel
. ED process and painting for the highest durability
. Equipped with premium quality bushings
. Superior strength and durability
8762 REAR UPPER CAMBER ARM | Pillow Ball Equipped
HARDRACE camber kit reduces tire wear and increase tire durable. Made with superior quality bushing, provide advanced stability and accurate response steering, especially during high speed driving and cornering.
. One-piece, OE design
. Provides stability
. Assists to reduce chassis twist and flex.
. Increases steering response
. ED process and painting for extended control arm life
BAR AND BRACE
Q1117 FRONT STRUT BRACE
Hardrace is proud to announce the front strut brace for VB WRX. The brace features aluminum alloy center bar for extreme lightweight and superior strength. By tying the strut towers together, the brace capably eliminate lateral body deflections and maintain proper suspension geometry under high speed driving and hard cornering, offering a more precise and connected handling response.
. Lightweight aluminum construction
. Improve chassis rigidity
. Provide greater handling response
BUSHING
6877 REAR UPPER ARM BUSHING| Pillow Ball Equipped
6867 REAR KNUCKLE BUSHING | Pillow Ball Equipped
7492 REAR KNUCKLE BUSHING | Pillow Ball Equipped
7511 FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHING - SMALL| Pillow Ball Equipped
7889 FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH| Pillow Ball Equipped
Pillow ball bushing provides excellent driver feedback, precise control and solid suspension feel. Inner bushing is made accurately with both high molecule plastic tube and specific metal alloy. High durability and reliability. Outer bushing is combined by TPV material anti-dust boot, 100% resistant from dust, water and oil, extend the life of the bushing
‧Excellent driver feedback
‧Increase steering response
‧High quality spherical joint bearing
‧Solid response
‧Get a control and stability
‧OEM direct replacement
6953 FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHING - SMALL | Harden Rubber Equipped
7782 Harden Rubber Equipped| Harden Rubber Equipped
7605 REAR KNUCKLE BUSHING | Harden Rubber Equipped
7626 REAR DIFF. SUPPORT MOUNT BUSHING | Harden Rubber Equipped
Harden rubber bushing made with high strength and anti-crack rubber material, solid steering response and driving suspension feel, resist side inclined while cornering at high speed maneuvers
. Reduces vibration
. Provides stability
. Increase steering response
. OEM direct replacement
. Regular greasing not required
. No noise or squeaks
7381 REAR DIFF. MOUNT BUSHING
Rear differential mount bushing can eliminate movement between the differential and the chassis, provide the maximum power transfer to the wheels . Increases steering response
. Fix annoying differential movement
. Allow more energy to be transferred to the wheels
. Solid and more connected feel
7124 TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER BUSHING
Body reinforced bushing can eliminate vehicle vibration, axle tramp and strengthen body/chassis stability, it’s available to fit OE mounts and helps in removing the unwanted movement of the rear crossmember
. Provides stability
. Improves handling, stability at high speed and cornering
. Direct bolt-on with OEM component
ENGINE MOUNT
Q1073 RIGHT + LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT
The reinforced engine mount is made of hardnen rubber bsuhings with cast aluminum construction. With improved strength over the OE mounts, it reduces engine movement significantly and provides maximum output under acceleration.
. Reinforced rubber bushings equipped
. Cast aluminum construction for superior strength & lightweight
. Offers a more direct connection between the Drive-train and Chassis
. Increase life span of the mounts
. Direct bolt-on with OEM components
. Increase stability during cornering and acceleration
6959 ENGINE STOPPER
Reinforced engine mount made by hardness rubber create more strength than OE rubber mounts, reduce engine move significantly, and provide the maximum output under engine acceleration.
. Offers a more direct connection between the Drive-train and Chassis
. Increasing the life span
. Helps to put power down to the wheels
. Direct bolt-on with OEM components
. Increased stability during cornering and acceleration
5838-T TRANSMISSION MOUNT
Reinforced transmission mount made by hardness rubber create more strength than OE rubber mounts, reduce gearbox move significantly, and provide the maximum output under gearbox acceleration.
. Offers a more direct connection between the Drive-train and Chassis
. Increasing the life span
. Helps to put power down to the wheels
. Direct bolt-on with OEM components
. Increased stability during cornering and acceleration
8942 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT MOUNT
Rear differential mount can eliminate movement between the differential and the chassis, provide the maximum power transfer to the wheels
. Increases steering response
. Fix annoying differential movement
. Allow more energy to be transferred to the wheels
. Solid and more connected feel
ROLL CENTER TIE ROD END
Q0816 RC TIE ROD END | Pillow Ball Equipped | For Rally Lifted Suspension Use
Steering tie rod angle changes as the suspension if lowered/lifted. This will make the car difficult to control due to the unwanted toe change during suspension travel (Bumpsteer). Hardrace RC tie rod ends, by relocating the tie rod end ball joint pivot point, will help return the geometry back to original specs for proper steering response. The tie rod ends are manufactured from high quality pillow ball joint to provide a more direct and responsive steering feel and sustain extensive loads. Its adjustable design allows the rod height to be fine adjusted by spacers to accommodate different ride heights.
. Correct steering geometry on lifted cars
. Provide more direct steering response
. Premium quality pillow ball joint equipped
. Adjustable design to suit different ride heights
. Direct bolt-on with OEM components
6761 RC TIE ROD END | Pillow Ball Equipped | For Lowered Suspension Use
7699 RC TIE ROD END | For Lowered Suspension Use
Roll center tie rod end made with high quality alloy steel. These tie rod ends are designed to have maximum accuracy, which enables them to sustain extensive load. Tie rod ends help keep your vehicle's front wheels stable. They are a ball-in-socket mechanism that allows the wheels to move up and down and side to side. That is important as the vehicle navigates different types of road surfaces, bumps, potholes, etc
. Correct lowered geometry
. Direct bolt-on with OEM components
. Provide better feedback to the driver
STABILIZER LINK
8793-300 ADJ. STABILIZER LINK
The essential for getting connected! HARDRACE adjustable stabilizer links allow you to fine tune the position your sway bar for optimum handling. The adj. stabilizer link manufactured from high tensile steel with tight ball joints and rubber boots for superior strength and rigidity to extend its life
. An absolute must for any lowered vehicle.
. Adjustable sway bar end links
. Self-lubricating plastic bearing and bracket
. More direct energy transfer and feel
. Improves handling performance
. Perfect for lowered vehicles
8625 REAR ADJ. STABILIZER LINK
HARDRACE adjustable stabilizer link with adjustable ball joint always level to horizontal to match ride height of vehicle. Precision assembly production enables spheroid, self-lubricating plastic bearing and bracket has a tight joint, providing a high quality and longer life
. More direct energy transfer and feel
. Constructed of high-strength steel alloys that offer durability
. Manufactured to match OE fit
. Offer you adjustability for setting up the suspension
SWAY BAR
Q0147 FRONT SWAY BAR
Hardrace sway bars are designed to reduce body roll, and improve handling during performance-driving. We manufacture all of our sway bars with the latest technologies and CNC machines. We work diligently to ensure that the designs, materials and production procedures are kept to high standards. Our sway bars are stiffer, more resilient and durable than factory sway bars. Pair with Hardrace sway bar bushings and end links for the best results.
. Hollow material with higher torsional rigidity
. Reinforced stabilizer bushing provides stability
. Precision CNC cold formed and shot-peened to increase durability
. Correction of under or oversteer
. Improve more grip and better handling
. Increased stability while during high speed cornering
Q1112 REAR SWAY BAR
Sway Bar affects handling and the car's oversteer and understeer characteristic. It ties the lower suspension links together across the front or rear end, will keep your car flat in turns instead of leaning over to one side, providing better control especially at high speeds cornering.
. Designed for OE direct replacement
. Adjustable type (2 holes)
. Hollow internal structure
. Heat treated
. Correction of under or oversteer
. Improve more grip and better handling
. Increase stability during high speed cornering
Illstration of installed state
