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Old 02-25-2010, 05:38 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RCZ View Post
Anyone else notice that something about the transmission needs some serious stiffening? I think the tranny and diff mounts are too soft. Shifting should have a way more positive and precise feeling to it. The throws are short and its a decent gearbox, but there is too much movement.

For example in those low speed on/off throttle situations you can hear the whole thing rocking back and forth with the load. This was also a big problem for the subaru folks, but it can definitely be fixed with some urethane bushing upgrades.

I wonder if it was done to keep NVH down..I'm sick and tired of it though.

If any vendors want to develop urethane bushings. I would be willing to help + test.

Discuss.
IMHO, I wouldn't try and "stiffen" it any. Unless you're racing and your threshold for that kind of movement is low. BTW, I've never noticed any of this "movement" or "rocking" motions you talk about. I do notice there is some "feel" on the shifter being transmitted under load. But IMO, normal.
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