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Get Me some Peanut Butter-My Tranny is Toast
Got to drive for less than a week after not driving all winter while new suspension, winter storage and new paint. I can't believe it!! Looks like TomsSVX will have a new kit to make. After 3 automatic failures I think I'll go for a 6 mt. |
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Ouch! I know it's not a GOOD thing, but I suppose you can look at this as a great opportunity to get the MT swap done. Sorry it took 3 autos to get to that point. RIP 4EAT.
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Oh geeze....that sucks the big one...but, its the perfect excuse to go mt
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Sorry to hear it and good luck with it, But I'll stick with my 4.44 4EAT.
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What is the exact problem with the transmission?
You say that this is your third transmission failure. There MUST be some human element involved. Who has been doing your work?
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Trevor, I have been wondering the same thing... I got a feeling the rebuilds or replacements have been faulty Tom |
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I agree that something has to be up in human error terms to have failures like that. |
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Auto's are boring. Go, stop, turn. Push harder for more go, push harder for more stop.
Manuals you actually have to do something. Plus it would instantly disqualify most of my friends from ever attempting to drive my car. Not that they'll ever get to sit in the drivers seat anyway.
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There was a low frequency groan from the rear of the car a couple of times. Also a scraping sound intermittently after driving a while, which I put down to rust on the rotors and backing/splash plate. After sitting all winter in heated storage I couldn't find any gears, the they kicked in and everything was normal after driving a couple blocks. Then with no warning after about 500 km and a few days it was like someone pushed the gear lever on a manual to neutral. Tach AND Speedometer both headed for the red line, then the tranny engaged and the wheels chirped. I was doing about 60 - 70 km/hr. After that I nursed it back to the shop as it continued to act the same. The car gave a few ungodly shudders and there was a loud metallic grinding which lasted a few seconds. End of story. I suspect something sheared off inside. The mechanic is a Subaru Master tech who has competed in Subaru's competitions. He represented Canada in the world competition in Japan and finished 4th. He knows his stuff. |
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The 5 speed is nice because you get more control over your shifting/power band / etc..
the car was designed for an automatic only, when you put a 5 speed in it. the car is not as streamline, its got a whole different personality. The 4.44 gives you crazy performance upgrade without really changing anything about the car. just get both, it makes everything easier.
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Must be a reason why they call it the "Glass Box 5"
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