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Old 10-17-2013, 10:16 AM   #46876
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Id research a LOT if I were you first. Guessing new to the whole shebang.

TurboXS doesn't make gears either.

Sounds like is helical cut PPG gears bought thru Andrewtech for a TurboXS customer. Andrewtech is the ONLY us importer for those gears.

What are you building for?

A built 5 speed is much better for drag racing than a 6 speed, and will be stronger. A 6 speed is best for auto-x, and track all depends on your HP numbers.

I digress. You can PM me if you have more ?'s but post pics of your ride
i'm building for for auto-x/track road course.
im jsut worried about the 5speed. my friend recently blew up 3rd in his TR wrx just crusing on the highway. his only mods were vf39 and tune
I'm currently sitting at 300awhp give or take since the weather temps are coming down and i need to settle in my winter tune.
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Old 10-17-2013, 10:32 AM   #46877
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Id research a LOT if I were you first. Guessing new to the whole shebang.

TurboXS doesn't make gears either.

Sounds like is helical cut PPG gears bought thru Andrewtech for a TurboXS customer. Andrewtech is the ONLY us importer for those gears.

What are you building for?

A built 5 speed is much better for drag racing than a 6 speed, and will be stronger. A 6 speed is best for auto-x, and track all depends on your HP numbers.

I digress. You can PM me if you have more ?'s but post pics of your ride
I'd also guess it's a PPG gearset installed by Andrewtech.

Depending on power level the 5 speed gearing can be better for drag, but not always. The 07+ 6MT ratios will do about 140MPH in 4th at 9k, so they can still be good even on a pretty quick car. I do not agree that a built 5 speed is necessarily stronger, in fact I would argue that the 6MT is probably more robust.
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Old 10-17-2013, 11:53 AM   #46878
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You know. I didn't. I didn't even think of changing fluid to go hand in hand.. I wouldn't change my brake fluid when replacing pads and rotors, so I didn't think of changing the fluid. Good idea INFEK. I'll pick up some today and change it out while hoping for the best
Really? Well it's a good idea and saves a lot of headaches later. Good luck!
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Old 10-17-2013, 02:09 PM   #46879
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I have had a build 5 speed and now have a 07 US 6 speed. I can tell you that the 6 speed is far more usable on the street with closer gear ratios, ESPECIALLY on the 2.0! I can shift as hard as I want, and not have to worry about anything, and I am in the the sweet spot a lot more!

When you do a 6 speed swap, you also get a much better front and center diff, not to mention DCDD, which makes the car handle better in every which way.
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Old 10-17-2013, 02:31 PM   #46880
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I believe the problem with the 5MT was the casing. It flexes which causes things to move internally which causes broken gears and such. I LOVE my 6MT but it's extremely heavy like my 4EAT was. My next upgrade along with a clutch will be a stage 4 SD clutch setup. may also consider the HD version as well. I wanted to do a lightened flywheel as well but this takes care of both one shot!

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Old 10-17-2013, 03:04 PM   #46881
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i'm building for for auto-x/track road course.
im jsut worried about the 5speed. my friend recently blew up 3rd in his TR wrx just crusing on the highway. his only mods were vf39 and tune
I'm currently sitting at 300awhp give or take since the weather temps are coming down and i need to settle in my winter tune.
LOL I doubt he was cruising when it det'd.

Most folks blow gears powershifting and sidestepping the clutch. And you can avoid most of this by just using a lightened flywheel and taking the inertia out of the mix. I shelved my original 5 speed after 260,000 miles because the center diff failed.

Auto-x Road Course I would definitely go with the 6 speed... lightened flywheel and a solid clutch surface. Do not do a puck clutch for non drag strip use, its just not necessary.

Buddy who was the lead tech over at Andrewetech had the straight cut dog, and he abused the living crap out of it and it was fine... well fine until we welded up his center diff and made him a RWD drift car lol.

But if you really want the in's and outs there is only 1 place to ask. Call Andrewtech and talk to Sam.
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Old 10-17-2013, 03:58 PM   #46882
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With a catless downpipe its normal to hear the turbo? Or all the air being forced through? Im thinking i have an exhaust leak
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Old 10-17-2013, 04:01 PM   #46883
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Yes, turbo noise is normal. Now less talk and more pictures. This is a car gallery after all

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Old 10-17-2013, 04:16 PM   #46884
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Wangless...me gusta.
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Old 10-17-2013, 04:17 PM   #46885
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where can I find the STi carbon side markers? Only see eBay ones when I google it... Or is that what everyone's using?
Mine are real... save the money... imo
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Old 10-17-2013, 04:19 PM   #46886
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Truthfully, you could probably make those. Get a small amount of .010" thickness adhesive back carbon sheeting for like $5, and just cut to fit with scissors.
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Old 10-17-2013, 04:34 PM   #46887
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Looks really good. Nice to see another JDM'd Bugeye in WA.
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Old 10-17-2013, 04:42 PM   #46888
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Wagon side skirts? Looks good bro!
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Old 10-17-2013, 05:47 PM   #46889
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When you do a 6 speed swap, you also get a much better front and center diff, not to mention DCDD, which makes the car handle better in every which way.
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well fine until we welded up his center diff and made him a RWD drift car lol.


all in the works.
i think my plan is to put in it as awd, have some fun on track and what not. take advantage of awd.
then save up, fit a well built r-180 or buy my buddy's cusco r200 2way lsd rear diff and then do my rwd conversion.
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Old 10-17-2013, 05:56 PM   #46890
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all in the works.
i think my plan is to put in it as awd, have some fun on track and what not. take advantage of awd.
then save up, fit a well built r-180 or buy my buddy's cusco r200 2way lsd rear diff and then do my rwd conversion.
Buy the Cusco center diff for RWD too? Less rotational mass and weight
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Old 10-17-2013, 06:07 PM   #46891
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Old 10-17-2013, 06:13 PM   #46892
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Wagon side skirts? Looks good bro!
Yep 06/07 wagon side skirts! And thanks guys!
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Old 10-17-2013, 07:24 PM   #46893
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almost ready for paint (maybe by saturday)

i told 'em to shave the front side markers too
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Old 10-17-2013, 09:23 PM   #46894
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My beautiful bugeye
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Old 10-17-2013, 11:39 PM   #46895
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ok. so back to the 06/07 wagon side skirts. This works and fits correctly?

That looks PERFECT. By far the best I have seen in that pic. Do you have more??


Just to confirm, those are off the WRX WAGON 06/07)

I think STi sideskirts really make the car look nicer, but this is just as good!

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Old 10-18-2013, 01:33 AM   #46896
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The skirts aren't a direct swap to the bugeyes, they require some modification.
There is a little dog leg that extends upwards behind the front wheels that has to be trimmed.
Never done it, but I've seriously considered it! Lol
It's a good look, not as aggressive as the sti skirts.
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Old 10-18-2013, 01:39 AM   #46897
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They're no longer made. It's just a sticker really. People have had them for years and that's where they got them. The ones on eBay are probably the best bet. They weren't worth what you'd pay for a real set
thank you kind sir
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Old 10-18-2013, 01:45 AM   #46898
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The skirts aren't a direct swap to the bugeyes, they require some modification.
There is a little dog leg that extends upwards behind the front wheels that has to be trimmed.
Never done it, but I've seriously considered it! Lol
It's a good look, not as aggressive as the sti skirts.

It is a good look, but I don't want to fuss with mocking it up. I think I might just pickup STI sideskirts, and apparently they come painted?
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Old 10-18-2013, 02:06 AM   #46899
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It is a good look, but I don't want to fuss with mocking it up. I think I might just pickup STI sideskirts, and apparently they come painted?
Sti skirts aren't hard to find. Often pop up in classifieds.
Another option are spats and strakes, if your just looking for some flare.
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Old 10-18-2013, 02:50 AM   #46900
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Does a 3 way bcs require a protune? Or a map through the ap
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