Got a transmission question??
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Got a transmission question??
So I am trying to get back into the Suby scene on a budget and I found a 02 WRX that has pretty low miles for the year only problems are a dent in one of the fenders and the transmission is fawked. Now the problem is the shift linkage is stuck in second gear but the trans is acting like it is in neutral. Now I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions as to what it might be or does the trans need to be replaced. The guy said his dad was driving it and while getting on the highway shifting into second gear this happened and now the car sits and the guy does not have the cash to fix it he is saying the trans need to be replaced.
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2nd gear is likely shredded. It's pretty common. Probably been abused. Buy THIS ONE instead.
I would snap it up if it were stupid cheap, but then again, I have a spare tranny.
Since you're asking the question, you really don't want to deal with it.
I would snap it up if it were stupid cheap, but then again, I have a spare tranny.
Since you're asking the question, you really don't want to deal with it.
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I would buy your car but it would cost me around $1k to ship here..I think the price is fine. If I get serious about it will offer less. How much for your spare trans? This is the list of mods some I would change..
List of Mods:
*STi Spoiler
*ProDrive front lip
*STi Sideskirts
*Rally Mudflaps
*Brand new D2 Coilovers (Fully ajustable)
*Brand New 17" Enkei Bortex
*Brand new Polished Rays lug nuts
*Brand new tires
*Borla Exhaust system (Sounds mean)
*Invidia Uppipe
*Invidia Downpipe
*STi Turbo
*STi Injectors
*STi Top mount intercooler
*Typhoon air intake system
*Exeddy Stage 2 Clutch
*Kart Boy short shifter
*Perrin shift ****
*STi Amber gauge Cluster
*JDM STi Nardi steering wheel
*JDM STi Center Gauge Pod
*Boost Gauge "in amber"
*Oil Temp gauge "in amber"
*Exhaust Temp gauge "in amber"
*STi center counsol
*STi trim pieces
*Tinted Windows
*2 way pager Alarm system with remote Start
*also has oem working alarm with key fob (good luck stealing this car)
*Indash Dvd/Cd player
*Alpine speakers
*Apexi Turbo Timer
*STi pedals
*STi Yellow Foglights
*Carbon Fiber STi sidemarker deletes
*STi sticker decals (looks facotory like on STI's)
Im sure there is more mods im forgetting!
BADS: The tranny is blown and it has a dent in the passengerside front fender
List of Mods:
*STi Spoiler
*ProDrive front lip
*STi Sideskirts
*Rally Mudflaps
*Brand new D2 Coilovers (Fully ajustable)
*Brand New 17" Enkei Bortex
*Brand new Polished Rays lug nuts
*Brand new tires
*Borla Exhaust system (Sounds mean)
*Invidia Uppipe
*Invidia Downpipe
*STi Turbo
*STi Injectors
*STi Top mount intercooler
*Typhoon air intake system
*Exeddy Stage 2 Clutch
*Kart Boy short shifter
*Perrin shift ****
*STi Amber gauge Cluster
*JDM STi Nardi steering wheel
*JDM STi Center Gauge Pod
*Boost Gauge "in amber"
*Oil Temp gauge "in amber"
*Exhaust Temp gauge "in amber"
*STi center counsol
*STi trim pieces
*Tinted Windows
*2 way pager Alarm system with remote Start
*also has oem working alarm with key fob (good luck stealing this car)
*Indash Dvd/Cd player
*Alpine speakers
*Apexi Turbo Timer
*STi pedals
*STi Yellow Foglights
*Carbon Fiber STi sidemarker deletes
*STi sticker decals (looks facotory like on STI's)
Im sure there is more mods im forgetting!
BADS: The tranny is blown and it has a dent in the passengerside front fender
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Save ur self the trouble. Get a new one or 2nd hand one. Probably Too much torsion force on a sorta weak split casing. This is all in IMHO.
Jeremiah...I thought you went and got another STi after getting rid of the Acura (I think you had a TSX?)?
If you gotta get new gears I would go PPG straight cut 1-2 and regular 3-5. Those things are beastly.
If you gotta get new gears I would go PPG straight cut 1-2 and regular 3-5. Those things are beastly.
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i think he's on a budget so the cheapest way would be to simply find a used trans and throw that in. you probably won't have trouble finding one and you can do the work yourself. GL
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