First Scooby

[Xitwoundz]

Hey,

Was looking for something fun and walked out of the garage with a 2007 WRX first scooby for me but really enjoying it so thought I would get on here and gain some knowledge. Be gentle I'm a noob 😂

[Sandals]

Welcome to the club!! Nice looking Scoob you have there! Don't worry... we're a nice bunch!!

[GeoffLeggy]

Welcome!

Looks like a winner  Short notice but Japfest is on this weekend at Silverstone is you can make it and come see us on the stand.

[Xitwoundz]

27 minutes ago, GeoffLeggy said:

Welcome!

Looks like a winner  Short notice but Japfest is on this weekend at Silverstone is you can make it and come see us on the stand.

I might swing past its on my door step lol.

[GeoffLeggy]

Yeah man thats what I thought!

[Xitwoundz]

4 hours ago, Xitwoundz said:

I might swing past its on my door step lol.

Scrap that gearbox blew up tonight don't see it being fixed before Sunday 😩

[Piggysniffer]

Wtf ! All covered on warranty I hope...

welcome mate 👍

[Scoobyghost]

If it's a trader and no warranty you can still claim under sales of goods and services act providing it wasn't sold as spares/repairs. Shouldn't need to throw that about unless it gets messy.

[Xitwoundz]

3 hours ago, Scoobyghost said:

If it's a trader and no warranty you can still claim under sales of goods and services act providing it wasn't sold as spares/repairs. Shouldn't need to throw that about unless it gets messy.

It's going into they're garage tonight they already said there not sure what warranty I have but I've only had it 10 days so will be an interesting few days. Just a shame it went before the weekend! 😤

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - great looking motor - hope they sort the gearbox without any undue hassle

[Xitwoundz]

Small update gearbox is covered by warranty  however i have been informed that the 5 speed gearbox it has isnt suitable for the current power 340hp ish. anyone know much about this ? as they have said i will need to change it to the 6 speed sometime in the future . any information would be appreciated 

[Sandals]

The 5 speed is good to around 350ish hp... so you're not far off!

[Xitwoundz]

8 minutes ago, Sandals said:

The 5 speed is good to around 350ish hp... so you're not far off!

bugger! so upgrade options any idea?

 

[Sandals]

24 minutes ago, Xitwoundz said:

bugger! so upgrade options any idea?

 

I think a 6 speed conversion is possible but I think you may need more than just the gearbox, probably need the rear diff from an STI as well... not sure tho, I'm sure someone else can give you more info!

[GeoffLeggy]

If you've got £3K + then def go for it! 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-to-2005-Subaru-Impreza-wrx-STi-JDM-6speed-TY856WB4KA-Gearbox-Kit-DCCD-/181933898667?hash=item2a5c1afbab:g:NUkAAOSwcdBWSf6M

 

[Sandals]

Yikes! So it is essentially an entire drivetrain swap!

[Xitwoundz]

6 minutes ago, GeoffLeggy said:

If you've got £3K + then def go for it! 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-to-2005-Subaru-Impreza-wrx-STi-JDM-6speed-TY856WB4KA-Gearbox-Kit-DCCD-/181933898667?hash=item2a5c1afbab:g:NUkAAOSwcdBWSf6M

 

ok im dying inside ill have to learn to drive slower lol.

[GeoffLeggy]

Depends I think on what version you pinch it from but someone else will know more.

Can't see the cost being drastically cheap. 

[savage bulldogs]

If you can find a 6 speed with the ratio as your current 5 speed, you can do the conversion with ....

6 speed box , cradle, prop, gearstick and linkage .

As you can use the 5 speed clutch ,fly,slave and drive shafts .

Although fitted the 6 speed clutch ,fly and starter motor when doing my conversion .As the 6 speed fly and clutch is slightly bigger in diameter and therfore handles a bit more power .

I was lucky enough to find a 6 speed conversion kit (clutch included )for just under £1,500 [emoji6]

If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊