The best MeLe Design Firm products for most Subaru owners are its 600 and 900 Series battery mounts for the WRX and WRX STI, which secure a smaller battery in the factory location, with its pitch stop mount as the matching drivetrain upgrade. This collection also covers a license plate delete for 2015-2021 WRX and WRX STI and a dipstick handle at JDMuscle. Check your year and model, because the mounts are split by generation.
A battery mount matters when you change battery size. A smaller, lighter battery can move on a factory tray under cornering or braking, and a dedicated mount clamps it properly in the stock location. The pitch stop limits how much the engine and transmission rock fore and aft under load, sharpening shift and throttle feel. A plate delete simply covers the front plate holes for a cleaner bumper.
MeLe Design Firm is the single brand here, and its Subaru focus is clear from the listings. The MeLe Design 900 Series Battery Mount for 2015 and newer WRX and WRX STI is the current-generation option, with a separate 900 Series mount for 2008-2014 cars and a 600 Series mount also offered for 2015 and newer cars. The MeLe Design Firm Pitch Stop Mount for WRX, WRX STI, Legacy GT and Forester XT has the widest fitment here, and the MeLe Design Firm License Plate Delete for 2015-2021 WRX and WRX STI finishes the front of the same cars.
The wider Performance Engine Mounts range covers the main mounts that work alongside a pitch stop. Cusco is the established name in that neighboring space, with a large catalog here spanning chassis bracing, suspension, and drivetrain parts for Subaru and other Japanese platforms. Cusco suits a full chassis program, while MeLe is the specialist pick for the battery tray and pitch stop on a Subaru street build.
Two other Subaru ranges pair naturally here. Killer B Motorsport concentrates on Subaru engine hardware in this store, where a secured lightweight battery fits a wider weight and reliability plan. Billetworkz covers billet finishing, best known here for shift knobs that match the machined look of a MeLe dipstick handle. For more ideas, see our top 3 aftermarket parts for the Subaru WRX series.
Which battery mount fits my WRX or WRX STI?
Mounts are split by generation: 900 Series for 2008-2014 and for 2015 and newer cars, and 600 Series for 2015 and newer. Check your year and model, and confirm which battery series the mount holds.
What does a pitch stop mount change?
It limits fore-and-aft rocking of the engine and transmission under acceleration and shifting. The MeLe mount here is listed for WRX, WRX STI, Legacy GT, and Forester XT — a firmer mount can add some cabin vibration, which is normal for this part.
Can I install these parts at home?
The plate delete and dipstick handle are simple hand-tool jobs. Battery mounts and the pitch stop are also bolt-on, but work carefully around battery terminals and follow the product instructions for torque.
Do I need a smaller battery to use a MeLe mount?
These mounts are organized by series — 600 and 900 — to hold the matching battery in the factory location. Confirm your battery matches the series named on the mount before ordering.
