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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Looking to replace my ageing '96 UK gearbox with an STI or RA gearbox/diff, anybody got what i'm after and at a sensible price?

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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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RA box is too short and makes your car slower in the real world.
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but faster to 60 :P
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I have a STi 3 box and matching diff. ex cond £350
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I have a STi 3 box and matching diff. ex cond £350
what sort of mileage has it done and where are you based mate?
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Originally Posted by cjquicksilver
but faster to 60 :P
No its not, you have to change to third to hit 60......!
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 172sport
No its not, you have to change to third to hit 60......!
Not true! Maybe on stock vehicles, but if you reach 300 BHP or above, it goes above 96 km/h (60 MPH) in 2nd.

My car goes to 103 km/h in 2nd gear!

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