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Old 17 August 2007, 11:14 PM
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anyone know how to convert an impreza turbo to rear wheel drive?
Old 18 August 2007, 11:17 PM
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why would you wanna do that, by a 200sx s14 if ya want rwd fun
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just want something a little different plus i cant see past an impreza
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You can either buy a spare centre diff and weld it up, or buy one already done from Australia

Converting AWD to 2wd RWD w/ pics - ClubWRX Forum - Subaru Impreza WRX and STi Community and Forums

http://www.mrtrally.com.au/performan...conversion.pdf

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I have done a couple of rear wheel drive conversions now and they work fairly well. The only problems I have had is with one version 2 sti. The nearside rear shaft has been shearing in the rear diff. This has only happened on one car and I put it down to the driving style. The other car is a 2.5 conversion STI version 2 this car has a plated rear LSD and does not seem to suffer this problem. However it does make for a very very interesting drive and should be treated with respect. This particular car will most likely be converted back to four wheel drive as the owner has frightened himself I think!

The job of the conversion is very straight forward and can be completed without removing the gearbox from the car. I would not however fancy doing it on the driveway a ramp makes the job really easy.
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