How is the new 06 WRX tranny? - Page 6

need2boost · 09-20-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by awd>fwd

Sounds pretty familiar, but I wansn't making the power you were. I think the RA will be enough for me. I drive my car like it has a weak tranny...no launches.

yeah i babied the stock tranny, i head about the infamous "glass tranny" only got on it through one gear at a time. it's gonna take some getting use to the 60 @ 2750 and 100 @ 4750 rpm's. some pretty mad ratios

awd>fwd · 09-20-2006, 10:41 PM

I havent tested the RA, but it does feel quicker in my 0-45 runs. Haven't driven on a freeway yet, I take backroads.

mxboy15u · 09-21-2006, 05:15 AM

What was the total amount for switching to ra gearset?

awd>fwd · 09-21-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mxboy15u

What was the total amount for switching to ra gearset?

I combined doing the RA gearset with some aftermarket stuff, like an STi pitch stopper, upgraded tranny mounts, Cobb short shifter, plus the RA's, plus labor came out to like 4k. It was a little spendy, but not bad when Subaru wanted 4300 for the stock gears.

PowerHouse · 09-22-2006, 01:52 AM

from what i understand, as far as "toughness" in transmissions from 02-06. the 06 has a final drive of 3.90

up .20 from the 05 i think. the higher the final drive, the less tension on your gears i believe. but you have to remember, these cars aren't meant for launching hard on concrete. the added stress to your drivetline from AWD is intense. fwd and rwd can spin wheels easy. awd on the other hand, increases traction among many other things. put awd on any american car, i'm sure you can bust the tranny np.

csped1108 · 09-28-2006, 03:47 PM

Im going to get an 06 WRX within the next couple days, heading up to the dealer today to have a little sit down...I will ask about this whole tranny/axle issue and let u know what I hear

mxboy15u · 09-28-2006, 05:47 PM

What do you expect them to say? Kinda stupid imo.

NoHp4me · 09-28-2006, 07:28 PM

I've asked a dealer.... in their words.... the transmission is out of the forester xt... and it is much stronger... but who knows...

nicmowrx · 09-28-2006, 07:48 PM

i dont think theyre nearly as bad as people are saying....theres gonna be a few bad transmissions out there combine that with some abuse and blam were on the verge of another "glass trans" epidemic.

mxboy15u · 09-28-2006, 08:36 PM

They are glass, more excuses for subaru to charge lots of $$.

joker97 · 10-03-2006, 03:32 AM

does the "glass" description apply to STi trannies too?

shamrock · 10-03-2006, 11:57 AM

No the sti is said to be bulletproof compared to the wrx tranny, but this can still happen to an sti..............take a look
http://videos.streetfire.net/categor...2d01701c82.htm

Dumb ass

csped1108 · 10-03-2006, 01:47 PM

i dont really think thats all that stupid to hear what they have to say...

mxboy15u · 10-03-2006, 04:17 PM

He does not break his tranny...and those are excellent launches. You call him "Dumbass" and he will kick ass at the drag strip...

awd>fwd · 10-04-2006, 04:01 PM

Wanna see my sweet 06 stock 3rd gear?

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/2-2.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/3-2.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/4-2.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/5-2.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/7-1.jpg

Want a cup of gear?
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j138/awdfwd/11-1.jpg