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Old 01-25-2002, 11:09 AM
Brian Steel
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Smile 5 speed on the road

I drove the 92 5 speed home last night, what a blast! It was really hard to keep my speed at a reasonable level. It shifts very nice and pulls very strong. Highlights of the conversion are:

1992 silver LS-L
2000 Impreza RS trans 4:11 differential
Limiited slip rear diff to match
Hydraulic operated clutch
OE looking trans mounts (will be upgrading this, possibly with STI stuff)
Legacy shift knob and boot (need to upgrade as these look a bit cheap for the car)
Redline trans fluid
RS clutch (will use the WRX next time)
Everything seems to work, reverse lights, cruise, clutch depressed to start, etc.

I tried to do a 0-60 time but I found out 2nd gear tops out at about 56 mph so I need to try again and shift a little sooner.
I would like anyone local to come try out the car and give some feedback and a review. Give me a call if you are in the area and we'll meet up somewhere. I gave a customer a ride and he was so impressed he wants to buy it.
I do need to pare down my personal auto inventory since I think I have a vehicle for each day of the week right now.
We do intend to do the 5 speed conversions for customers and it looks like the cost is going to be about $4000.

Work: 253-473-2474
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