Thanks for the info.
With my Miata I had to go thru 3 mazda dealers. Eventually found excellent service advisor. I'm hoping the relationship with the Subaru dealers will be easier.
well, i'm still rev'g to 2.5k rpm to avoid shutter (how much time do i have left with this clutch?), and getting some sort of 70's Mercedes diesel engine noise coming from TOB at each stop...