Durability of the Gearbox
05-06-2004, 01:43 PM
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Durability of the Gearbox
Regarding the 02 WRX, if I were to upgrade the Clutch and Flywheel to something like a Stage 1 Clutchmasters or other Stage 1 Clutch with a lightened flywheel, would I be increasing the likelihood of damage to the transmission?
I know that there is some question about the integrity/durability of the gearbox, and I don't know enough about the differences in Stage 1 clutches to determine if I would just be doing more harm than good.
I am looking to upgrade in order to get a more solid feel and to better hold the light modifications that I have on the car.
Any insight about this is appreciated.
I know that there is some question about the integrity/durability of the gearbox, and I don't know enough about the differences in Stage 1 clutches to determine if I would just be doing more harm than good.
I am looking to upgrade in order to get a more solid feel and to better hold the light modifications that I have on the car.
Any insight about this is appreciated.
05-09-2004, 03:43 PM
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This was told to me once, and it really does make a lot of sense.
"If you like to dragrace a lot, you should've bought a Mustang."
Is the tranny weak, no, but abuse can kill it, just like it can anything. If you do your best to not drop the clutch, you should be fine for a long time. If you do frequent the drag track, well, don't be upset if it does poop out on you after a while.
"If you like to dragrace a lot, you should've bought a Mustang."
Is the tranny weak, no, but abuse can kill it, just like it can anything. If you do your best to not drop the clutch, you should be fine for a long time. If you do frequent the drag track, well, don't be upset if it does poop out on you after a while.
05-09-2004, 05:52 PM
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Precisely why I never have and never will drag race my autocross car... I have had the Thunderbird SC, been there and done that....
That question was actually in regards to frequent 'joyrides' and an autocross weekend every once in a while.
That question was actually in regards to frequent 'joyrides' and an autocross weekend every once in a while.
05-09-2004, 08:52 PM
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I am on my 3rd stock clutch. I have 22k miles and have over 200+ 1/4 mile timeslips. The car has been running 12's for nearly a year.
With that being said, I think I've been VERY lucky. I know that I'm on borrowed time so I haven't raced the car in quite some time. I'm happy to rest on my laurels.
*knocks on wood* - the tranny feels great.
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With that being said, I think I've been VERY lucky. I know that I'm on borrowed time so I haven't raced the car in quite some time. I'm happy to rest on my laurels.
*knocks on wood* - the tranny feels great.
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