[legacy2003]

I'm looking to upgrade my stock upper and lower radiator hoses to something a bit stronger, as I'm swapped and my existing lower radiator hose is showing some wear after 8 years.

I've long noticed the OBX radiator hoses on eBay for 98-01 RS's and the price seems right, but I wanted to see if anyone on here uses them, any issues, and their thoughts on quality and fitment.

So, any takers?

Thanks!

 

[99 rs]

I'd honestly just replace them with OEM hoses....unless you want the red/blue colored hoses.

 

[legacy2003]

I kind of want red but don't want to spend silly amounts on the red sti ones or samco ones.

 

[99 rs]

Whichever ones you get make sure they have the stitching on the inside of them like the OEM one's do. If you've ever looked at a rad hose you'll know what I mean. I'm doubting the ebay ones will have that.

 

[Supers587]

I second the OEM replacement. There's really no need to go with the colored ones, and I think the OEMs will do just fine for the job. You just want your engine bay to have more colors, yes?

 

[legacy2003]

After reading some bad reviews over on NASIOC about the OBX radiator hoses I'm thinking I might go with the Samco's. While I'd like something stronger than stock, I also want a little bit of color too, since I have a red silicone intake and red APS inlet, and red manifold, etc. Since my hoses are pretty worn out I figured a nice upgrade would be worthwhile

Anyone know the part # for Samco radiator hoses for a 98-01 2.5RS or know a website I can buy them from? I'm assuming JDM Ver. 5/6 would probably work too since they share the same style radiator (top corner and bottom corner) inlets and outlets in the same places unlike USDM WRX/STI? Any vendors on here that stock these in red?

 

[Joshua]

from this guys add it looks like the kit is #TCS125C which is TB223 & TB224

http://www.rs25.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/24327/cat/all

just a website from a random google search
http://sctuned.com/Store/Product/ItmGroupDetail.aspx?GroupId=50909&Make=SUBARU

 

[legacy2003]

^ I actually saw that earlier when I was browsing the FS threads. Good catch! I'd buy the ones the guy is selling on here, but I want red, not blue

 

[RoadRunner]

I have OBX radiator hoses, though they're not installed yet. The quality seems pretty good though. The shape matches up perfectly to my OEM hoses. It seems like a pretty good deal for whatever it cost.. like $60 shipped..

 

[legacy2003]

^ I'm curious to hear your results once you install them