WRX STI v WRX - Traffic light king?
23 April 2011, 10:04 PM
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) so your just buying box after box after box then fitting a ppg kit and finding 5th gear goes (thats another box but you have spent 4k on the ppg build and 3 5 speeds), run a 6 speed and there is a much greater chance it wont break 
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23 April 2011, 10:05 PM
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23 April 2011, 10:09 PM
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ive owned a uk classic and now a jdm sti type r,there is no comparison which is the better car.
the sti feels much better in every way,my uk classic was running 315/320,my sti type r is standard and it feels as quick if not quicker,the sti is a much more exciting drive.
i wouldnt ever buy another uk car......although it is still a great car and pretty quick,and was also reliable,i soon got bored.
its individual opinions,i just think the gearing etc is much better.
the sti feels much better in every way,my uk classic was running 315/320,my sti type r is standard and it feels as quick if not quicker,the sti is a much more exciting drive.
i wouldnt ever buy another uk car......although it is still a great car and pretty quick,and was also reliable,i soon got bored.
its individual opinions,i just think the gearing etc is much better.
23 April 2011, 10:15 PM
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) so it shows you, not a strong box at all if it cant take 215bhp and 214lbs of torque 
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23 April 2011, 10:18 PM
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Amazingly 5 speeds never use to be able to take 400bhp, actually they still cant take 400bhp (well its the torque that kills em ) so your just buying box after box after box then fitting a ppg kit and finding 5th gear goes (thats another box but you have spent 4k on the ppg build and 3 5 speeds), run a 6 speed and there is a much greater chance it wont break
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) so your just buying box after box after box then fitting a ppg kit and finding 5th gear goes (thats another box but you have spent 4k on the ppg build and 3 5 speeds), run a 6 speed and there is a much greater chance it wont break Tony
newage wrx will and can take 400
as with both they can break at standard power.
friend of mine been running 5 speed andy 20g for bout 60k no issues car at 100k now.
api told him when first done the mods there taking upto 400 well and just wait till it breaks 60k later still going strong never had gear oil changed either used and abused
23 April 2011, 10:18 PM
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23 April 2011, 10:22 PM
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yes the 6 speed do handle 400 plus very well.
newage wrx will and can take 400
as with both they can break at standard power.
friend of mine been running 5 speed andy 20g for bout 60k no issues car at 100k now.
api told him when first done the mods there taking upto 400 well and just wait till it breaks 60k later still going strong never had gear oil changed either used and abused
newage wrx will and can take 400
as with both they can break at standard power.
friend of mine been running 5 speed andy 20g for bout 60k no issues car at 100k now.
api told him when first done the mods there taking upto 400 well and just wait till it breaks 60k later still going strong never had gear oil changed either used and abused
Its not that they can take more power (they will still just let go, and I would get your mate to change the gear oil, you change it for a reason, mainly because it breaks down and stops lubricating very well and it takes any bits of metal out of the box to stop excessive wear).
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23 April 2011, 10:22 PM
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I was speaking to Mike Latimar on Sunday, he uses Forester 6 speed ratios in his monster due to the longer gearing.....
As for the WRX Vs sti debate, i decided to sell my UK bug a few years ago after having a drive in a mates Blob STI.....in standard form there is no competition..
As for the WRX Vs sti debate, i decided to sell my UK bug a few years ago after having a drive in a mates Blob STI.....in standard form there is no competition..
23 April 2011, 10:23 PM
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i not saying that 6 speeds are s..t just they do have there faults and as you up the power you spend more time up and down the box.
5 speed just hold the gear out,why do top fuel dragsters use 3 speed etc why your changing gear your going nowhere
23 April 2011, 10:25 PM
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23 April 2011, 10:27 PM
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for how long you been on here/posts thought even you would be aware of this plenty posts.
i not saying that 6 speeds are s..t just they do have there faults and as you up the power you spend more time up and down the box.
5 speed just hold the gear out,why do top fuel dragsters use 3 speed etc why your changing gear your going nowhere
i not saying that 6 speeds are s..t just they do have there faults and as you up the power you spend more time up and down the box.
5 speed just hold the gear out,why do top fuel dragsters use 3 speed etc why your changing gear your going nowhere
Oh and the quickest production subaru to date runs a 6 speed box, has the quickest 0-60 and 0-100 times, is heavier than a classic too! (and im not talking the cosworth, its not a production car) work that one out
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23 April 2011, 10:28 PM
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You know there is a slight difference between the 2.5 wrx gearbox and the 2ltrs?
Its not that they can take more power (they will still just let go, and I would get your mate to change the gear oil, you change it for a reason, mainly because it breaks down and stops lubricating very well and it takes any bits of metal out of the box to stop excessive wear).
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Its not that they can take more power (they will still just let go, and I would get your mate to change the gear oil, you change it for a reason, mainly because it breaks down and stops lubricating very well and it takes any bits of metal out of the box to stop excessive wear).
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early 6 speeds ratio between 4/5/6 is horrible ,more you up the power more you notice.
example long bend
wrx 5 speed hold 3rd
6 speed you will make 2 gear changes on the way round
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23 April 2011, 10:31 PM
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Why would you change gear round a bend have you got a licence?
23 April 2011, 10:38 PM
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