{"product_id":"cusco-power-brace-front-member-gh8-grb-gvb-wrx-sti-retains-factory-bumper-beam","title":"Cusco Power Brace Front Member GH8 GRB GVB WRX\/STi (retains factory bumper beam)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e692 492 FM\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4996338046468\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCusco Power Brace Front Member GH8 GRB GVB WRX\/STi 2008-2014 (retains factory bumper beam)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cusco Power Brace Front Member reinforces the front lower chassis on Subaru Impreza WRX and STI models with GH8 GRB GVB chassis codes. It fits 2008-2014 hatchback variants including WRX WRX STI and related trims while keeping the factory bumper beam in place. Drivers gain improved front end rigidity for precise cornering sharper steering feedback and reduced flex during aggressive driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetains Factory Bumper Beam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt-on design installs without bumper removal or modification preserving OEM appearance and function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Pipe Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-strength cylindrical steel tubing connects front frame rails to distribute loads evenly and resist twisting forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Stiffening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Targets front member area to cut down on body roll enhance suspension response and improve overall vehicle stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder Coated Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable black electro-deposition coating resists corrosion and withstands track or street conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAD-designed for exact fit on specified Subaru chassis ensuring seamless integration and maximum reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify chassis code GH8 GRB or GVB under hood or on firewall before purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect mounting points for damage prior to installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in protective cardboard box measuring 22 x 12 x 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on with included hardware no drilling or cutting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque bolts to 40-50 Nm using OEM or M10 hardware compatible with factory 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