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Nov 29, 2003 | 05:55 PM

hockeygod

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Car Info: 2004 WRB WRX

5mt tranny

Alright so ive heard all the negative feedback about the 5mt tranny. How many of you guys with your WRX havent had any tranny problems?

Nov 29, 2003 | 06:08 PM

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I haven't, knock on wood.

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Dec 2, 2003 | 05:07 PM

hashiriya

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This is my big concern too. I see a lot of tuner WRXs boasting 280-300hp on stock trannies, but you never hear about it when a shop car blows their transmission...:-P I imagine I'll have to bite the bullet and go 6mt at some point....sux.

Dec 2, 2003 | 05:46 PM

SuboobaruWRSEX

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Power dosnt matter that much. Driver style is a big deal. If you are nice to your tranny, your tranny will be nice to your wallet. If you dont power shift or launch hard alot your tranny will be fine.

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Dec 5, 2003 | 12:47 PM

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Be nice to your car and it will return the favor.

Dec 5, 2003 | 07:01 PM

Racer

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Mines been good so far. Yes its notchy and yes it doesn't enjoy engaging reverse (jeez, just add a synchro Subaru!) but I also think most of the problems have been with cars that have been modified, or by folks who haven't fully mastered manual transmissions.