Good news i think.?
it wasnt the clutch but os rear driveshaft snapped.
still no Japfest but not so expensive

 

Better news then mate, it is stepping into unknown terriotry when changing the gearbox and transmission and was one of the things I was worried about most, looks like I only need to change a wheel bearing or two.

Annoying but could have been a lot worse!

 

it was like a grenade going off !
Onwards and upwards
Gearchange was spot on with the ASP gear bush kit.

 

Yes the bush kit does sharpen the change up nicely

 

Gutted for you, too many launches lunched the clutch

You could always write to the manufacturer, especially if you can prove it's only done 5000 miles, and they may come up trumps - no harm in trying.

 

It's the driveshaft not the clutch

 

Sorry to hear your not going tomorrow.

 

A pair of driveshafts are on there way from Matty.Ryan has ordered a set of rear bearings.
A gear surround is on its way also.
Should be back on the road in just over a week.

 

Picking the car up on Friday .
Ryan has sprayed the silver bits in the centre console and the air vents matt black.Hopefully the driveshafts will last a bit longer this time.

 

picked the car up all jobs done excellent work as usual from Ryan.Spraying the centre console and air vents matt black was a stroke of genius,he also did the the metal gear surround black but left the fixing screws silver.it adds a nice touch to the interior.
i will take some pics later if we get any sunshine.
The 6 speed box takes a bit of getting used to,as i said earlier the ASP bush kit is well worth fitting

 

Hmm curious to see what the black vents look like

Six speed box is a little odd at first. You'll soon get used to it though

 

when the rain stops i will send my wife out with her camera to take some pics

 

Nice one Dave, glad to hear you're back on the road.

Ryan did my vent rings, gear surround etc the same in matt black it really improves the interior look as the silver finish does look more than a little naff on the newage models.

 

I am very pleased how the interior looks now Ty.
But that is it now no more spending for a few months i have to do some serious saving for an engine build.

 

PICTURES

 

Its the monsoon season in Tewkesbury this morning John.

 

Ok il let you off but soon please I'm a picture *****

 

Have a read from page 1 John plenty of pics as the car has evolved.

 

Yes I have been following from day one cracking build

 

Should have bought a Sti............

 

Ryans latest work

 

Matt black does look so much better on the interior than the dark grey subaru used

 

Your right Jon i am pleased how the interior looks now.

 

Just ordered a set of wind deflectors,i saw a very tidy car last week with these on.They were a nice subtle touch.

 

Had the wheels off today to give them and the calipers a good clean.
There were some brakedust deposits that wouldnt budge no matter what i tried.
Gave the engine bay a good polish as well.

 

Have you tried clay , if not coming out Iron-X.

 

i tried iron x but not a clay bar.

 

Looks good Dave : Ryan did mine the other week the same

 

Yes thanks to Ryan the whole car is looking good.
Now i have to do some serious saving towards my engine build.

 

slight blow from exhaust centre section.Had a new gasket fitted a couple of weeks ago but the problem has come back.
Ryan advises replace the centre section with a Milltek one.
I cant find a 2.5 Milltek centre section,is there such a thing?