So I was tired of just laying my hood support rod flat as my holder was broken. It has been like this for the past few years. The P/N for the holder is 657214080; it is still available and is under a buck at SPFY. However, it is one of the newest parts on my Brat. Simple things such as these parts can add a few horsepower to the older Subaru's and a bunch of 's. Please disregard the dirty engine compartment. I need to clean it up well.

 

 

Handy to know such trivia

i used one from a 99 Impreza I pulled apart, so I now have a yellow one using current designer thinking of only things drivers needs to see and touch under the bonnet is yellow

Had to use a bigger square drill to make it fit

I did the same as Steptoe but instead of drilling a bigger hole in the rad support panel, I modified the clip to fit the hole. 

I too now have a yellow holder for the bonnet support rod. 

Cheers 

Bennie

A little positive color contrast under the hood also adds some power. Every little bit helps.