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Though I though VTD only controls front to rear bias not L to R so it probably has nothing to do with it. Though I could be wrong there.

Oops VTD. Wrong acronym.

It happened again today and I think one of the rear wheels is binding. (Passenger side, shaking is from the rear of the car) It happened coming from a stop making a left turn. Could be time for a new diff which is weird the oil was perfect with no particulate in it when I serviced it 10K ago. Fortunately the car is still under the 5Y/60K drivetrain until March 3. Problem is the issue is not replicable. I might also try an ECU reset as it might be the VDC? Does the TCU also control the VDC?

Hmm, I don't think it's the engine shuddering but that's something to look into. It feels like it's coming from the transmission. (and only when the converter is locked and the RPM's are under 2400) I'll see if I can get it to replicate the issue with the car locked in 3rd gear. (Happened to me twice in traffic rolling along at 25-30MPH) The whole car shakes violently. It scared the crap out of me the first time it happened.

I think too much torque (T/S VF's will do that) down low is even too much for the "static bind". I'm thinking its either the TCC or the clutch packs but sometimes giving it gas in D and very low RPM's I'm betting a bad shudder out of the tranny. I'm 90% sure its the lock up clutch in the TC though. it's never happened when the converter was at stall speed. (The motor boat effect) I'm also wondering if the line pressure is insufficient at under 2200 RPM. (I don't know what RPM the 5EAT pump is supplying max pressure) The other possibility is my tranny is no longer healthy but I have a feeling I'm going to find out in the very near future. I'm going to look into getting a modded torque converter with a HD lock up clutch. (Hopefully its an option and maybe the Nissan one will swap over)

There are a bunch of excellent tuners in our area. I took advantage of a Dyno day with Clark Turner and Dave Brown of Performance Auto Solutions. (Formerly MSPT) There is also EFI logics in Bethel Ct. which is very close. Dyno tunes can cost anywhere from $350-$600 depending on the tuner and the number of maps being done. (Track/e85/econo/etc.) It will let you get the most out of the mods of the car depending on the skill of the tuner. You can also do an e-tune as well which will require a bit more interaction on your part but is usually a lot cheaper.

Ouch!

Yes I have had a few of the "aftershock" issues already but the stock VB has done the same thing if I remember with a lot less "bump" Around town it has very good manners. I haven't tried manual mode yet. Been sick so I haven't had too much time to drive yet. I love the fast shifts. No more "slop" so far.

Dave, Thank you so much!!! This thing is Fahking awesome! (I chirped 1st to 2nd today) The TCU is still learning but it is driving perfectly so far around town. I'll baby it for the rest of the week to get some mileage on it.

Oops, Forgot about that one point. (FMIC) still an interesting concept for us remaining TMIC'ers since you can essentially mimic the new WRX scoop with your method.

Extending it and giving a wider "mouth" further down the hood. Very nice Dr. Frankenstein. You should do a before/after IAT comparison on similar climate days.

Thanks Jim!

Clark Turner and Dave Brown had a Dyno day today at NoLimit Motorsports. There is a big Subaru meet at the Nassau Coliseum SCCA Auto-X tomorrow also. (8:30AM registration) Bring by the Legacy Jim! Was pretty cool. Got two tuners for the price of one.

Glad to hear the FrankenLego is holding up! Such a wild project.

And my 5EAT survived the dyno/tuning session today. This is my next mod otherwise the 330 ft lbs is going to eat up my 5EAT really quick.

Wouldn't that be fixable via tuning? The VB does not affect shift points?

I'll keep an eye out for you. I still have yet to see a new GT on the road.

BUMP for Buick POWA!

Saw a red Outback XT heading northbound on rte 110 in Melville today around 3PM. Nice car if you're on here.

No idea. I haven't even looked at IPT since the VB mess. IPT is probably getting them from Klein or some other remanufacture that perf mods them. I doubt they do them in house. I don't even think they have their lift yet?!?!

K Klein company remanufactures and makes custom converters. (Or at least they used to) I used to sell their converters to shops that wanted the fins furnace brazed or custom stall speeds. They are located in Westbury NY. I know they had 4EAT converters back in the day.

I'm usually there buying oddball parts from Benny and Mark. I might be getting some washers today since my oil pan one is leaking. (I kept reusing the same one)

Saw a 08 on L.I. N.Y. with Delaware plates on route 110 heading south to Farmingdale a few hours before the big one hit. Was very dark and raining buckets so I couldn't see too much.

DGM I'm pretty sure. I was in my wife's pilot. Too bad I didn't have the leggy. I saw so many Subaru's yesterday but those two stuck out.

Saw 2 LGT's today. 3-4PMish 1 blue wagon GT with crossbars on the hood traveling south on 106 from Oyster Bay and one GT sedan in Bayville.