MadRX wrote:It's official lol.....I'm over this notchy #$%@ gearbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I grind 4th one more %^$# time haha...........is it true there is some sort to plate between clutch & flywheel that stops the clutch from fully engaging? Was told this from one guy that's all. Told me you can remove it?
Dunno about the plate. If your clutch was not allowed to fully engage you would have slip all the time, especially on boost.
The gearbox itself could have a worn synchro on 4th. If you learn/listen to your car more you'll learn where to change gear to help with rev matching. Also try doubling the clutch, between gears slip into neutral, clutch pedal out, clutch pedal in, then into 4th.
You can also rev match with down changes by toe-heal technique on the brake and throttle at the same time. It takes a bit to get used to, but when you start nailing it every time it's great. I still get it wrong every now and then but you get that.
MadRX wrote:I preferred the close ratio box in my ol' MX5 any day.
You can get close ratio WRX boxes. I don't know specifically which ones they are but they're out there and will bolt straight in if you've got a hydraulic push clutch already, otherwise it's a bit of fiddling around to sort that out but still doable!
MadRX wrote:The suspension is so stiff I'm leaning towards it being changed. I just don't know these cars well enough yet.
Take your time with it. I would suspect it's stiff by the look of the lowered job. And low profile tyres don't help either, they create a harsh/hard ride. And with our roads in vic you'll know more about the condition of the surface than stock rims and tyres
Cheers
Bennie
Maybe a few modest bits along side & rear? Using vinyl sticker type tape?