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Old 28-08-2007, 08:01 PM
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does any one kno is a standard 2002 wrx should lose traction in the dry after lunching it at 5 000 rpm coz mine does it. dont kno if it standard or not
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:03 PM
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Dude, i reckon all WRX's on street tyres would lose traction if you dump it at 5grand in the dry.

Standard? Its physics.
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:05 PM
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nah it was an aftermarket option from factory :|
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:06 PM
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Yeah, it's called the Munched Gearbox option.
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:25 PM
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get better tyres if you dont want to lose traction.
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Old 28-08-2007, 08:36 PM
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probably be the best ten launches you ever do with that box
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probably be the best ten launches you ever do with that box
What number are you on Jamie?

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Old 29-08-2007, 01:06 PM
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What number are you on Jamie?

Luckily for my gear box, my clutch has done 110,000kms and doesnt put up too much of a fight these days
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Old 29-08-2007, 02:04 PM
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Jamie - you nurse it too much
110,000kms = 3 clutches in my book

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Old 28-08-2007, 08:38 PM
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does any one kno is a standard 2002 wrx should lose traction in the dry after lunching it at 5 000 rpm coz mine does it. dont kno if it standard or not
wow that grammar hurts to read...
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