Its Soon Time!!!

$ gest24 $ · #1 05-20-2006, 08:21 PM

So I haven't posted a new topic in a long time, since my Dyno Flop. But I have new wind in my sails as I purchased the first part of my 6MT swap... an STi Pedal Box, lol. I'm going to visit my mom for 2 weeks and work with the family bussiness and earn the loan she's hooking me up with for the swap. More than likely, I'll have Tom (TomsSVX) come out and do the swap (and give him a westcoast vacation.) I'm really looking forward to getting rid of my 4EAT, starting to hicup a bit..., and put more power to the pavement and get serious about my NA upgrades.

curly2k3 · #2 05-20-2006, 08:33 PM

the 4eat is a joke, mine has less than 10k on it and it is acting like it still the factory unit now, oh well, if I keep the car i just need to MT it then... have you talked to Tom? is he really going to come out there and set it up?!?!? that would be extremely nice of him... even if you paid for tickets and housing... it would be quiet kind of him! GL and glad to see your on track!

$ gest24 $ · #3 05-20-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by curly2k3

the 4eat is a joke, mine has less than 10k on it and it is acting like it still the factory unit now, oh well, if I keep the car i just need to MT it then... have you talked to Tom? is he really going to come out there and set it up?!?!? that would be extremely nice of him... even if you paid for tickets and housing... it would be quiet kind of him! GL and glad to see your on track!

I've been back and forth with him about it for the last 2 months or so. I've been keeping the swap pretty low key but it's soon time to start getting everything together.

$ gest24 $ · #4 06-06-2006, 06:36 PM

Just got back from visiting my mom. Busted my butt helping out my rents. I helped install a 27' above ground pool, helped the family bussiness, and did tons of installs on my Dad's F-350 Dually. For the HUGE amounts of help I brough over 2 weeks the 6MT should be here really soon. When I got back home today I had a box waiting for me...

My STi Pedal box!!!

Oh, and the kitten is new too... Thanks Mom!

KevinM · #5 06-06-2006, 07:01 PM

Right on, that pedal set up is cool, where did you get the part?

$ gest24 $ · #6 06-06-2006, 07:11 PM

I got in on Ebay for $50.

TomsSVX · #7 08-03-2006, 09:08 PM

I need to finish packing after working all day. Bill you package is booker for pickup from UPS tomorrow. I will be heading out to crash in Philly for the night and hop on my flight in the morning I will be sure that Kerry keeps up on the pics every day of progress

Tom

$ gest24 $ · #8 08-03-2006, 09:26 PM

Tonight I told Ryan he's going to be the Picture Taker guy. So we'll have a great step-by-step photo shoot. My plan is to do a write up for Subie Sport and try to get it published.

SSSVX · #9 08-03-2006, 09:49 PM

gest24 or kerry,
wish your swap go smooth on the next following days.

I will be happy to see your pictures progress or the write-up later.

How many miles on your SVX now? How many miles and what year on the 6mt STi tranny that you purchased? Have you done any research or got any info of the 6mt svx vs 5mt svx from 0-60 and its 1/4 mile? (say the engine is stock for both)

Have fun!

$ gest24 $ · #10 08-03-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSVX

gest24 or kerry,
wish your swap go smooth on the next following days.

I will be happy to see your pictures progress or the write-up later.

How many miles on your SVX now? How many miles and what year on the 6mt STi tranny that you purchased? Have you done any research or got any info of the 6mt svx vs 5mt svx from 0-60 and its 1/4 mile? (say the engine is stock for both)

Have fun!

My baby is at 95K and the tranny is out of an 05 STi W/10K. I didn't really research the specs. The choice for the 6MT was for straight up strength. If the stock 02 WRX tranny couldn't hold the stock EJ20T the EG33 wouldn't be too good for it either. Plus the 65% rear bias sounds like TONS of fun. Perfect AWD split for SoCal.

Thanks for the support guys! Didn't think I'd be doing this mod after only owning the car 8 months. But hey, after my mom got me into Subies and turned me onto the Alcyones (XTs and SVX) I'm going to do my best to make and keep my Pearl a great car.

TomsSVX · #11 08-04-2006, 04:56 AM

I am at my gate and we will board shortly. Glad to be comming out and giving a hand... Now 3 out of 5 6mt's in the world I can say I had a part in.

Tom

TomsSVX · #12 08-20-2006, 07:27 PM

Well it is about time I post up some pics of my trip. Not many of the swap infact very few but some good shots from the plane

Tom

TomsSVX · #13 08-20-2006, 07:31 PM

And more...

Well I had a ton of fun and I cannot thank Kerry and Yellowbird enough for the oportunity to get out there. Thanks again guys!!

Tom

YellowBird · #14 08-20-2006, 07:38 PM

Glad you enjoyed the trip Tom. And I'm glad that the swap went so well. Kerry put alot of pre-thought and planning into this endeavor and it paid off. I'm sure there are places Kerry had hoped you would've gotten to see but time didn't allow it.

But hey, there's always another time for "fun" visit.

I couldn't believe the amount of homes in those pictures, I don't think there's that many in the whole state of Mississippi.

TomsSVX · #15 08-20-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowBird

Glad you enjoyed the trip Tom. And I'm glad that the swap went so well. Kerry put alot of pre-thought and planning into this endeavor and it paid off. I'm sure there are places Kerry had hoped you would've gotten to see but time didn't allow it.

But hey, there's always another time for "fun" visit.

I couldn't believe the amount of homes in those pictures, I don't think there's that many in the whole state of Mississippi.

When I was flyign over, I only thought to myself, geeze little crowded huh?? Haha. Yes I had a great time while I was there and Kerry did everything he could to get me out and show me around which I am very appreciative of. You've got a great kid there you should be very proud

Tom