Hi all, my mate has an auto Forester that he wants to change to a manual, afaik it's a JDM STI Fozzy (not newer shape).

What would he need to do to swap to a manual??
Is it just the box, pedals, diff?? Or is he needing to change the wiring too??

Or is it such a pig of a job that he's better off just getting a manual one??

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

not that much of work if i recall right... lots of info can be found on subaruforester.org forums!

hope that helps a little

 

box diff i ve done it esay to do

 

So being picky, what about the wiring for the box?? Reverse switch, and the trim inside??
would the manual box need its cradle, and then the manual wiring just clip in instead of the auto??
Anyone got an idiot proof guide as to what parts are needed??

 

At a guess I'd say

Gearbox
Front and rear diffs
dash panel clocks
Gear stick surround
Clutch pedal and associated hydraulic gubbings
ECU
Bits of wiring loom

Lots of work, lot of money. Flog it to someone who wants an auto and buy a new one

 

Assuming he can get a manual Forester or Impreza, would it be a straight swap parts wise??

Or is it too much of a PITA??

 

this might help
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t863...nual-swap.html

and

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1863125

Seems to be common in the US

 

Cheers buddy.