Quick shift wasnt standard, just dont confuse quick shift with close ratio as they are 2 different things.

Tony

 

Can`t test the Impreza on those rolling machines for brakes due to being AWD. If they do that the box will go bang!!

 

Actually I will explain the difference before you ask
Quick shift gear lever reduces the distance between the length of the gear change, meaning you get a closer feel and quicker gear change.
Close ratio box is where the gearing is reduced for accelleration, you lose top end speed but it keeps the engine on the boil better.
For example, a type R gearbox hits 8k in 5th at approximately 155mph, a UK turbo hits 167mph at 7k in 5th.

Tony

 

PMSL,I was going to ask,then I saw this !!....Mine screams at 100mph at 5000 revs,sounds like its going to go bang as so bloody loud !!
Mine is a pivit quick shift ???

 

Close Ratio lol.

Ratio is what your on about.

I have a close ratio gearbox, AND a quick shift, so gear lever throw is small (quick shift), and ratios are great for driving (close ratio box), although could do with a 6th gear for motorways.

 

I would say its the tin heat shield for the exhaust headers. If you can see them when you bend down then it sounds like he hasn't got the plastic under shield fitted that would protect them along with other stuff. It's not uncommon for the tin to rust on any impreza due to the location of it.*

 

Mot brake test????? Sorry cant put it on the brake tester as its a permenant 4wd

 

They test the brakes on the road with a little device in the footwell.

And they dont weigh cars during an MOT.

 

Yes i know but they can still do the axel weights on the rollers.

 

My ST was, thats how i found out mine did not have the light weight body shell being an ex police car.