Sparky Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 There are many cars with tranny issues. If its not intended to make big hp then its going to break at some point when you push that hp through it. I will give you that AWD cars are a bit rougher on them. HP + traction(slicks, awd whatever) will act all the same. Buy an 02 and a transmission. Seems like it might be worth your while. Then you shouldnt have to worry about that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 What was it you were just telling me you had to replace? Oh, that's right... [01:23] joneze93tsi: A4 is running better than ever. [01:23] joneze93tsi: I think the dv was leaking slowly for a while. Case in point, look at the DSM. It is one of the first AWD Turbo cars out there that actually sold in any kind of quantity, and its known for its lack of reliability. The point though, is that you are taking a power adder, that is very easy to get more power out of, then coupling it to a driveline that doesn't allow tire spin. SOMETHING is going to let go. In the early WRX's, its the transmission. As said above, in the STI's it is the rear axle shafts. Jones became an Audi snob, but he even knows not to own one without a warranty. Hey jackhole, what is a DV ? A Diverter Valve aka recirculating blow off valve. Has nothing to do with AWD, rather the fact that I'm spiking 2x the factory boost on that POS factory valve. :gtfo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Oh yeah, before I forget, Mikey, your subaru is a slow disgrace to the subaru name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Oh yeah, before I forget, Mikey, your subaru is a slow disgrace to the subaru name. ...how many times was your Audi in the shop? And +1 on Mike's scoobie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 There are many cars with tranny issues. If its not intended to make big hp then its going to break at some point when you push that hp through it. I will give you that AWD cars are a bit rougher on them. HP + traction(slicks, awd whatever) will act all the same. Buy an 02 and a transmission. Seems like it might be worth your while. Then you shouldnt have to worry about that again. You can either get a stock trans out of a junkyard for $2500 that will have the same problem, or you can get a basic upgraded one for $5,000. If you want the cool shit like dog gears, I think its around $7500. I guarantee I can break a stock transmission in a stock '02 WRX, just with a full set of slicks and a couple hard launches at the drag strip. And JaSSon is talking about breaking stock transmissions on stock TB SS's. And that's ALREADY an upgraded transmission from the factory. If you want to make any AWD system out there dead reliable, cap the engine at 100hp and call it a day. Hey Shawn, how many rentals did you beat on while you owned your last Audi? Oh, and I'm not just pointing out that the driveline is the only part of a turbo AWD that suffers breakage, everything related to the turbo is prone to give out too. Whats the average life expectancy of any given turbo? 100k miles? What happens when your factory IC catches a big enough rock and cracks? What happens when a leak develops somewhere else? All of a sudden, its like driving a civic. But hey, better gas mileage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 You can either get a stock trans out of a junkyard for $2500 that will have the same problem, or you can get a basic upgraded one for $5,000. If you want the cool shit like dog gears, I think its around $7500. I guarantee I can break a stock transmission in a stock '02 WRX, just with a full set of slicks and a couple hard launches at the drag strip. And JaSSon is talking about breaking stock transmissions on stock TB SS's. And that's ALREADY an upgraded transmission from the factory. If you want to make any AWD system out there dead reliable, cap the engine at 100hp and call it a day. Hey Shawn, how many rentals did you beat on while you owned your last Audi? Oh, and I'm not just pointing out that the driveline is the only part of a turbo AWD that suffers breakage, everything related to the turbo is prone to give out too. Whats the average life expectancy of any given turbo? 100k miles? What happens when your factory IC catches a big enough rock and cracks? What happens when a leak develops somewhere else? All of a sudden, its like driving a civic. But hey, better gas mileage! We are not counting the A6....the A4 and S8 are bulletproofs!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzzzle Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks for all the input everyone, gave me a ton of insight and feel free to keep it coming. My price range is basically whatever I am able to sell my car for which I am guessing (hoping) will be right around 13-14K. I have been lookin on autotrader and I want one that will have around 50-65ishK which seems to be puttting me right around that 13K range which seems to be the 2002-2003's. I will keep looking, let me know if anyone comes across some good deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzzzle Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just looked at the LegacyGt's and I just can't see myself driving around in one, but thanks for the suggestion. Getting on Nasioc now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Kyle, I dont understand why you want to sell your prelude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just looked at the LegacyGt's and I just can't see myself driving around in one, but thanks for the suggestion. Getting on Nasioc now. Go test drive a LGT Sedan, and then tell me you don't see yourself driving around in it. You will love the fact you have 250HP from the factory, and have leather seats, heated seats, dual climate, possibly Nav, Sunroof, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan900 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Meh, I honestly wasn't too impressed with the stock legacy. It really felt like a boat with softness of the suspension. Find someone who has went Stage 2 and added springs to help the ride quality. It is how the car should ship from factory IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 If your used to a WRX the LGT will feel quite soft. But it's a better RIDE yet less handling. But that does not mean it can't handle. Stage 1 is a nice upgrade also. Out of all the car's I've tuned the LGT felt like it woke up the most. Also after driving LGT's so much lately I want one . Want to buy my bug eye ;0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maro Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm a first time Subaru owner and I couldn't be happier with the car. ZERO issues. It is the best all around car I've ever owned. DD, drag strip, curvies... they're all fun. Hell... even winter. My LGT was rather soft from the factory as Eric2112 stated.... but for a little $$ and some elbow grease, they do transform rather nicely. Mine is mildly modified... Stg. 2.5 with springs..... and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 stage 2.5 = what? on a WRX thats a vf39 no injectors Dynoed it ? sorry I've got a intrest in the LGT's as I'm debating on getting one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 stage 2.5 = what? on a WRX thats a vf39 no injectors Dynoed it ? sorry I've got a intrest in the LGT's as I'm debating on getting one myself. Stage 2.5 on LGT is Up/Down, Turbo Back, TMIC, protune. From what I hear you can see between 240 and 290 at the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 AWD does have nothing to do with it. I've had 2 AWD vehicles, 3000GT making over 400hp on stock drivetrain and the S4 making well over 400ft/lbs also on all stock drivetrain. DSM's i think got a bad name because most of the owners being cheap/young etc. not necessarily shitty parts. Diverter valves do not = drivetrain Ragtop: "HP + traction(slicks, awd whatever) will act all the same." <- Truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maro Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 stage 2.5 = what? on a WRX thats a vf39 no injectors Dynoed it ? sorry I've got a intrest in the LGT's as I'm debating on getting one myself. I've got catless up / Cobb catted down / Perrin TMIC / AVO adjustable wastegate actuator / 17.5 psi boost target / exhaust No dyno #'s ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzzzle Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 We'll see what I get for it, I am just sick of the lude and am looking for a fun 4 door that can get me where I need to go. I also need a change up from the boring FWD and figure in winter it will be way more fun and safer... but wayyy more fun. Thorne is letting me test out his WRX and a Legacy his friends got so I will get to do a miniature Car and Driver review. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 nice meeting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzzzle Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Haha ya you to, I will definitely be keeping in touch. Hopefully have something for you to mess around with soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 bump, any more info on 2006 wrx's??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 You can either get a stock trans out of a junkyard for $2500 that will have the same problem, or you can get a basic upgraded one for $5,000. If you want the cool shit like dog gears, I think its around $7500. I guarantee I can break a stock transmission in a stock '02 WRX, just with a full set of slicks and a couple hard launches at the drag strip. And JaSSon is talking about breaking stock transmissions on stock TB SS's. And that's ALREADY an upgraded transmission from the factory. If you want to make any AWD system out there dead reliable, cap the engine at 100hp and call it a day. Hey Shawn, how many rentals did you beat on while you owned your last Audi? Oh, and I'm not just pointing out that the driveline is the only part of a turbo AWD that suffers breakage, everything related to the turbo is prone to give out too. Whats the average life expectancy of any given turbo? 100k miles? What happens when your factory IC catches a big enough rock and cracks? What happens when a leak develops somewhere else? All of a sudden, its like driving a civic. But hey, better gas mileage! 02 tranny I can break with just 280ft/tq . No launch required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Let me know when you're ready to tune. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbmiata Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 To be honest if I were you I would look into buying a Gc8 or one that is already swapped. Insurance will be half of what a WRX or LGT would cost and there is just a diffrent level of respect amongst us GC/GF owners. Plus the extra money you save can go towards a swap or mod's if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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