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Originally Posted by RichX
After a brief period of uncertainty, I have decided to keep this car and thus have bought the following parts to upgrade the WRX driveline.
2002 JDM WRX STI RA Spec C DCCD Gearbox (51k's on it)
STI Spec C Genuine Short Shifter
STI Group N Transmission Mount
STI Spec C Cross Member
STI RA Spec C R180 2-Way Mechanical Plated LSD
R180 Spec C Shafts to suit
GDB R180 rear hubs with handbrake assemble complete and undamaged, come with wheel bearings, and all associated parts, ABS ready.
Cheers
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Landmark day for the car.
Cheers to Doug & the guys at S Technic for getting me in for Christmas. All done in a day, full credit to the guys.
6 Speed, plated diff, etc now all fitted up, R180 rear end. First impressions, wow, epic to drive. So much difference. First drive today (after stalling it first time) out of the car park.
Hard to describe how much better is really is, but it just feels awesome. So much more focussed, the increase in grip is hugely noticeable and the tighter ratios compared to the more relaxed 3.54 is fantastic.
Can tell there is a plated in the back now, but doesn't seem overly aggressive, so far. The old drivetrain felt significantly lazier in comparison.
Need to re-learn how it behaves at full noise, but am saving that for the track.
A 6 speed clutch and flywheel also went in on top of everything else as the old one was shagged somehow. Made sense to change it all when it was out even though not part of the plan.
Also new Project Mu pads and shims up front, fresh oil, upper engine clean to finish the job. Quite a costly operation all up, but made the decision to keep the car and commit to doing it. For anyone else thinking of doing it, you will know where the money has gone.
Merry Christmas to you all, hope you get some great parts for your subies!
Obligatory box pic - Got a new shifter knob to finish the job.
Cheers