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Response from a Subaru tech in another forums:

Sorry for the delay, missed this post. the info posted above is correct. We have to ask why you are feeling the need to change so often; and what you plan to tow that needs the extra cooler. I have taken the school CVT apart, a amazing unit. Overall, very simple in comparison to a normal Automatic.

Subaru now has 2 generations of CVT, both have very little that we are allowed to do to them. Our big worry is contamination of the fluid; this is why there is no fill plug. just putting the incorrect fluid in it could cause the chain assy to fail.

The transmission requires a clean room for rebuild--- currently there is no facility in the USA to rebuild a CVT. all we can do is replace the valve body. The fail rate on the cvt is very low; a few minor issues on the early ones and we have one with a failed ft diff in the shop now-waiting to ship it back. If one fails;we must take a bunch of pressure readings before removal,than we can replace the transmission.. a real PITA. I have done one fluid adjustment, you do need the scan tool. We also had a few cars come in where we had to adjust the cvt fluid level--- overfilled at assembly..

 

Also Note-the fluid is very expensive..

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f88/anyone-figure-out-how-do-drain-fill-new-cvt-trans-182825/index2.html#post1936193

This is not your father's CVT.

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24k+ on my '12. No issues what so ever. As smooth as the first day I drove it.

I thought the oil in the CVT was lifetime?

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Also is there anything special that needs to be done to break in the clutch?

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The oem exedy from mazdapartsonline.com

I don't see a need for any upgrades on stock horsepower.

I got it for $107. I think it was a fair price.

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Getting a new clutch on the Miata. Here are pics of my freshly resurfaced flywheel and new main seal.

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/deexboy/null_zps861b2473.jpg

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/deexboy/null_zpsb602f2f4.jpg

That new gasket should end all my oil leaks. The original clutch lasted 87K miles and 23 years!

Can't wait to get it back today!

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IIRC 2007 and up needs to have the brown cable cut as well. Blue one only works on the 05. Check for 07+ DRL disable. It will say if it is the brown one as well.

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They do make the tr in 25 offset. You have to search it differently iirc.

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What is the offset on your wheels?

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Just bought a 96 1.8L for $750 with a warranty

Pics and details or it didn't happen!

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Pics of Miata and mod list.

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That is why I love my oil pressure gauge. It is the real thing on the first gens.

I also love how mechanical the whole car is.

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I also picked up a 90' NA last December. It was sitting for a few years in Florida so a lot of work has been done to it. I found a few in the junkyard so I have been able to get parts cheap. The guy that sold it to me is a Miata enthusiast so he did a lot of work before selling it. I had to replace the ecu, air flow sensor, air bag sensor, one radiator fan, hoses including a little rubber pljg on the left side of the engine that if it breaks It will ruin your day. Timing belt as well as gaskets along with woodruff key and short nose bolt have been replaced as well. A few other things that I can't remember. I spent ~$100 at the pull and pay and got all the replacement parts. Parts are cheap for this car. Mine now has 80k miles and love driving it in this weather. It is now my DD.

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/deexboy/2EE12BED-EE12-451E-9FF5-EBB2572AE315-1188-00000105FDD43AC6.jpg

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I actually like the setup that you have on your avatar better.

GL

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http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91305&d=1287277318

This one pic definitely does not look right. I can only imagine the stress the bearings are going through! I wish there was an animated gif depicting the suffering! And what happens under hard cornering? Just wondering.

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You are just paying some immigrants to do this for you, and then you just go around the weekends and take pics right? :lol:

Very nice.

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I usually do not like flat black on any car, but your wrap came out looking amazing. I would love to see it in person to really take it in. Very nice work.

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How much time have you invested in this project so far?

I love it.

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You should start it up and do a walkaround next time! You know, stick the camera in and around the engine bay.

Is hard to do that with video editing and CGI software!

I can't wait to see it finished!

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That looks amazing! You are going to need tinted windows!

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Nice! Is that an air bubble on the trunk lid?

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from the pics it looks like you did your gas cap as well.

Nice job so far.

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Nice! I like you hair dryer! A lady that is a pro wrapper says she can wrap an average size full car in two full 8 hour days. Let's se how long it'll take you.

You should take a note of time for each piece you wrap.

GL

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Cool. Post pics of every step.

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Very nice. Have you tested this vinyl in the wild? Have you considered laminating the vinyl before wrapping? I know that matte black tends to show any little smudge or oil stain or anything pretty badly and it does not come off easy. This is where something like a matte laminate will help protect and make it easier to clean it up. I also think that the 5-7 year outdoor lifespan is with it being laminated. The matte black is a pigmented vinyl, and very thin.

I think this is what they recommend for that vinyl: -1340 3M Scotchcal Matte PSA Laminate

GL with the project, and take your time. I know a few vinyl wrappers, and they say the matte black is always a challenge for them.

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Just me, but I would not go past 5K. I have seen the 6K and it is too blue.

I've had the 5K going on for almost three years and it has been solid. This is the Xtec kit which I think the don't sell anymore.

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