Mods - please leave here til Thursday night. Getting my sus done on Friday and may opt for a q-shift too but not sure which.

Anyone care to tell me whats best for the bugeye MY02 WRX???

 

Hiya Edcase.

Sorry i missed the Surrey Meet, didnt get round to showing you my Raly tech spoiler.

Anyway, there are 3 decent quickshifts out there. These being:

1. B+M quickshift (direct replacement & cheap, Mattel & Fulham both have this & feels great)

2. Subura Prodrive quickshift (very expensive + works differently to the B+M (Dr-Evil has this so he'll be able to answer any Q's) you can get this through TSL + many others.

3. The cheaper version of the B+M made by J W Racing, but is just as effective. (Depending on whether your a brand person). However, never tried this myself so would personally recommend the B+M or Prodrive.

 

i thought all scoobys come fitted with q-shift from factory.

 

Hmmm, B&M sounds good. Silly question but I read rumours that they increase wear on the gearbox. Will using a non-Prodrive shift invalidate my gearbox warranty?

Will drop Alex / Fulham a mail...

 

I've got the BRD Quickshift its approx a further 25% less throw than the STI item which is in turn shorter than the Prodrive one.

 

TBMeech - I thought the BRD one was 30%(to 35%) shorter throw than the OE MY'00 shift, where as the Prodrive(or rather STi) QS is only 25% shorter than the OE MY'00.. not an extra 20% shorter... could just be a vicious rumour thou

Edcase,

MATTeL has the B&M QS fitted to his tank , er, MY'01, its definitely shorter than the Prodrive/STi offering and is less fiddly to fit. It is also a lot cheaper. TBH you won't notice that big a difference fitting the PD/STi QS to your WRX, I ran one on the WRX I had prior to the GX, and although it was shorter, the bugeyed models has a slightly shorter shift anyway as standard (so I was told, different to the pre '01). The only thing I would say in favour of the PD/STi offering, is that it feels less clunky/notchy than the B&M. But never the less, if it were me, I probably fit the B&M to a WRX, as makes the shifts that much shorter, which can't be a bad thing!

As for wear n tear, dunno, Paul @ TSL would be the best person to ask or at least one of them.

Hope that helps, Alex

PS. I stuck the STi QS on the GX as we plan to keep it for 3-5 yrs and trying to keep the whole car within warranty without a doubt!

[Edited by DrEvil - 1/23/2003 11:31:51 AM]

 

PS. the reason the PD/STi version costs more is because it is a) warrantied for 3yrs and b) the whole linkage, not just the stick.

 

Great, cheers Alex. Will ask Pauls opinion tomorrow when I'm there. How much is the Prodrive one as it's not listed on the TSL site?

 

Alex,

You could be right mate, If you are I stand corrected - anyway it feels a lot better than my old sti one which I sold

 

JWRacing one is adjustable, and is very good. In fact when Bob Rawle drove my car, he said that the change was very short, but good.

 

TBMeech - yeah, I've fiddled with a BRD shift, felt better than the STi one.

Oh, the TSL/B&M shift comes with an uprated **** too!

 

Yep a nice shiny **** engraved with the one & only "TSL"

 

Nothing wrong with my ****....

Is it removeable / changeable the ****? If so is it the same thread diameter as the standard shaft?

 

I believe the shaft is designed to take the OE **** if necessary, so yes, threaded and the same diametre...

Nito does some night carbon gear **** btw.

 

So, as mentioned, does fitting a quick shift increase gear box wear?
I can't see why. Anyone know?
Best wishes
Steve

 

cor - where were you lot yesterday!

i asked about this and got now-where - spooky

sounds like the b+m is no real different to the jwracing one.

or would anyone beg to differ?

i was advised the jw version, and i ain't bothered about brand names, unless the quality is affected.

whats the price difference between the two? my car is a 93 wrx btw.

weava

 

Weava -

JWRacing = 117.50 for MY93,
B&M = 158 including a billet gearknob.

I'm probs gonna get the B&M as I'm at TSL tomorrow so get it fitted while I wait etc.

cheers

Ed

 

Only ever driven my own MY02 WRX and had a Prodrive QS kit fitted from new.

All I can say is it's the best gearchange of the 12+ cars I've owned - smooth, quick and sweet. A joy to change gear! Makes the other cars I drive in the family feel like real puddin' stirrers.

Whichever you go for I think you will be pleased with the driving results.

 

Got the B&M on me MY97 & it is extreme in terms of how much movement it takes 2 change gear as in just a twitch & i changed gear which is wot i wanted & it feels boss & looks gr8 when combined with nitosport **** & surround
Si

 

BTW wotever u do dont fit the B&M **** that comes with it now that is scary
Si

 

Will be nice to be able to shift quickly thru corners

 

STOP......ed i know you said you had the bug but WOW mate, by the time i see you next your scooby will be full on rally spec!!!!!!!
COOOOOOL

 

Bugeye...SHHHHHHhhhh!!! The missus might hear! But then, its gonna get hard disguising new parts when I move onto the bodywork

And can someone tell me how I can disguise a decat?

You gonna be at the next Surrey meet if I don't c u b4?

 

Edcase

What exhaust you going for?? I got a HKS Hiper before Xmas & my neighbours love it (well i wish )

You decided on which rear spoiler to get??

 

Still undecided about the exhaust. To be honest, I'm a bit shaken up about lofi and his warranty woes with a non-standard centre and rear, so I'm waiting to see the result / trying to decide whether to trash the warranty. I'm not one of these 'endless quest for power' types, but I just dont think PPP will be enough, and I don't like piggyback chips.

Spoiler....well, that's a surprise

You at the next Surrey meet?

 

AFAIK the Prodrive one is £210.

Stu...

 

Yep i'll be at the next meet. Was up at the other halfs parent last time.

Well i got the HKS Hiper with a decat centre & backbox & havnt had any problems with warranty. Had a service & nothing was said. Guiess it depends who you take it to as well.

Would you be interested in a set of HID components for your morrette?? Im trying to get a group buy together at the mo.

Bob

 

Whats the deal on the HID kit then??

 

Stu

No deal yet, just want to see if there are any interests before i make some enquiries.

 

so in terms of quality and funcionality there is no real difference between the jk and the b+w?

is one quicker than the other.

thanks for the reply edcase btw

weava