tranny went out at 13,000 miles!!
VIP Member
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,709
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Car Info: CRZ EX-Navi/6MT & Vue Redline
Originally Posted by SkylineR35GTRx
wait so what happened to the tranny? and how did it cause the problem? i m worried about prematurely ruining my transmission, and just wanted to know how to not...mess it up. so 2nd gear, i should gently and slowly let the clutch out?
"Dumping" the clutch is what broke this guys tranny. Dumping the clutch in any car with AWD is likely to eventually cause damage as little to no wheel slip is permitted and all that force is put on the gearset. The tranny in the standard WRX (which I believe this was) is MUCH weaker than the 6MT in your new STi, so you don't have to worry quite as much. In each gear change when driving hard allow the clutch to slip just a little bit (especially going from N to 1, and 1to2) and you should be fine with the 6MT.
-Chris
The Seventh Sister
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,021
From: Alameda, CA
Car Info: MY04 Forester XT
Originally Posted by bassplayrr
"Dumping" the clutch is what broke this guys tranny. Dumping the clutch in any car with AWD is likely to eventually cause damage as little to no wheel slip is permitted and all that force is put on the gearset. The tranny in the standard WRX (which I believe this was) is MUCH weaker than the 6MT in your new STi, so you don't have to worry quite as much. In each gear change when driving hard allow the clutch to slip just a little bit (especially going from N to 1, and 1to2) and you should be fine with the 6MT.
-Chris
-Chris
VIP Member
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,709
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Car Info: CRZ EX-Navi/6MT & Vue Redline
Originally Posted by pleiad7
Actually, this was a Forester XT. Comes with stronger gears all around, basically the same as the RA gears, but without the coating, IIRC. But with enough abuse, you can break anything.
My bad, I didn't read all of the thread and just figured it was a WRX since he broke it in second. Then yes, I agree with you, with enough abuse anything can break. Like I said, dumping the clutch in ANY awd is a no no.
-Chris
Forester Specialist
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,985
From: Sonoma County
Car Info: '98/'04 Foresters (S & XT)
Word has it that he won't be allowed to get this fixored under warranty. Too many people associated with Subaru around who read what Matt posts.
VIP Member
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,709
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Car Info: CRZ EX-Navi/6MT & Vue Redline
Originally Posted by Roo
Word has it that he won't be allowed to get this fixored under warranty. Too many people associated with Subaru around who read what Matt posts.
Just as well, if he enjoys driving hard like that he may as bite the bullet and upgrade to a tougher tranny.
-Chris
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,295
From: Davis and San Francisco
Car Info: 2005 STi Silver
Originally Posted by bassplayrr
"Dumping" the clutch is what broke this guys tranny. Dumping the clutch in any car with AWD is likely to eventually cause damage as little to no wheel slip is permitted and all that force is put on the gearset. The tranny in the standard WRX (which I believe this was) is MUCH weaker than the 6MT in your new STi, so you don't have to worry quite as much. In each gear change when driving hard allow the clutch to slip just a little bit (especially going from N to 1, and 1to2) and you should be fine with the 6MT.
-Chris
-Chris
hey, thanks for the reply. ill baby the car..for a long time. and yeah, i noticed how if i dont let the clutch out kinda slow from 1-2, i get a jerky clunking noise, and when i ease out the clutch ,its all smooth and groovy. so, thanks again!
VIP Member
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,709
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Car Info: CRZ EX-Navi/6MT & Vue Redline
Originally Posted by SkylineR35GTRx
hey, thanks for the reply. ill baby the car..for a long time. and yeah, i noticed how if i dont let the clutch out kinda slow from 1-2, i get a jerky clunking noise, and when i ease out the clutch ,its all smooth and groovy. so, thanks again!
No problem man.
-Chris
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
medicSTi
NorCal Classifieds
14
Mar 16, 2007 01:43 AM
Tommi
Cars For Sale
0
Apr 20, 2005 05:48 AM