Achilles' heel (of WRXs)
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A lot of folks, myself included, have had issues with the syncros on the WRX transmission. Mine randomly grinds going into first gear from a dead stop. I can make it grind every time if I rush it into gear, but for obvious reasons I don't do that. First and second have a single, collar type syncro whereas most modern boxes have dual or triple cone type syncros, which simply work better.
However, as stated above, if you drive with a good measure of mechanical sympathy, you will most likely not break any gears. I view my problem mainly as an annoyance. I don't drag launch, so I'm not terribly concerned with the rounded teeth I likely have on first gear.
However, as stated above, if you drive with a good measure of mechanical sympathy, you will most likely not break any gears. I view my problem mainly as an annoyance. I don't drag launch, so I'm not terribly concerned with the rounded teeth I likely have on first gear.
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Car Info: Subaru Impreza WRX
As i can see the transmission is the achille's heel., is there any way to repair this problem
what about the guarantee of the car
Did the people at the Subaru dealer know that?
Did the people at Subaru Japan know that?
what about the guarantee of the car
Did the people at the Subaru dealer know that?
Did the people at Subaru Japan know that?
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Originally Posted by sneezerboi
Same w/the WRX....transmission.
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