Waxiboy

Sorry, I meant the switches. I don't think 2 switches will fit by the e-brake handle.

Can you guys post photos of where you put your DCCD controllers? I have only seen Hammer Down's manual controller. Just trying to get ideas. Thanks.

That is my transmission and diff

I read somewhere that the starter is the same.

Thanks. 85K, female driven (I think). Package came out to $2.6K and comes with OEM FW, clutch, PP, fork, trans mount, diff cradle, DP bracket. Missing shifter and slave cylinder though . My "to buy' list includes: a. shifter assembly b. slave cylinder c. wagon 4EAT driveshaft (Outback ok?) d. spec B axles e. DCCD controller (probably just get a manual version) Anything else you could think of?

So I just pulled the trigger on a 2009 STi 6MT and diff from a local wreck. I will be sending it off to Andrewtech next week to have a Spec B 5th and 6th gear installed. Now that I have the major parts for the swap, need to get the minor bits and pieces (driveshaft, axles, dccd, etc). I will keep you guys posted.

Anything else I am missing? Recipe B Transmission: 09 STi Rear diff options: 09 STi Rear axles: Spec B Front axles: Regular LGT Driveshaft: 2.5i 4EAT Wagon/Outback Small parts: 5MT NSS 6MT shift linkage -included with tranny (direct fit from 08+ STi right?) 6MT clutch fork - included 6MT clutch release shaft - included 6MT clutch slave cylinder - included 6MT throw-out bearing - new purchase 6MT rear transmission mount - included Reverse lockout cable - new purchase Downpipe support bracket - new purchase R180 diff mount from the spec B - included Clutch fork shaft plug (threaded cap that holds the fork shaft in) - included Output Shaft Oil Seal (oil seal for the driveshaft interface) - 806735210 - $11.50 Clutch fork spring (spring that connects clutch fork to bell housing) -30546AA060 - included Inner shift boot - use existing DCCD controller - new purchase

What does a vertical press for the tensioner look like? Is it like a C-clamp that I can get from Homedepot?

Parts list: Trans: 08+ STi Diff: 08+ STi (combo with trans) Driveshaft: 05-09 2.5i wagon 4EAT Rear Axle: 07+ Spec B Tranny will come with trans support, OEM FW, slave cylinder, fork, return spring and shifter. Diff comes with cradle. Can I run this without DCCD for now and just add it later?

I bet you also have a catless up pipe, hence the resistor.

Just in case anyone (local) is looking for a set. http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3053290&postcount=1

Any pics of these rims with 235/45/17?

Just want to share my experience on this. I hit a snag trying to get the axle to come off from the tranny. When I gave it a hard tug I pulled the axle and the bearings leaving the green cup in the tranny Weird thing is I was able to pull the cup out with my hand with no effort at all I obviously mangled the retaining clip so I spent a good hour bending it to shape. So if you are going to order the parts to get this job done, I suggest that you order PN 28333AG000 as you'll never know what will happen. Another issue I had was with tightening the smaller band because there was not enough lead to wrap it in the tool . I ended up using pliers to pull the band and tightening it. Other than those 2, everything went as described in this thread. I just hope my retaining clip would hold inside the cup.

thanks xt2005. i hope to get mine done next weekend.

What is the tool needed to tighten the retaining bands assuming I use OEM bands?

You mean like this? http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2551069&postcount=45

IMO they are small for aesthetic purposes...but I do have a set

do you have the aluminum LCA? This looks like a worthy and inexpensive upgrade.

^yes

Are 5MT & 6MT bell housings the same?

The STi BBS wheels I got were not perfect. One has a light curb rash about 2" along the lip. So after cleaning (see post above), I set out to repair this one. When I got it http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2240.jpg After light sanding and pass with wire brush http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2249.jpg The filler http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2250.jpg and filled http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2254.jpg After wet sanding http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2256.jpg Primed and ready for paint http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2375.jpg Finished (to follow)

1. Rinse with water. 2. Apply Armor All wheel cleaner generously. 3. Let stand for a minute or two. 4. Scrub with sponge, inside and outside. 5. Rinse with water. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 Now that was the easy part , here is where it gets tough. Materials: Kerosene, plenty of shop rags, 2-inch spackle spatula (for drywall), small screwdriver, car shampoo. 1. Wet rag with kerosene (like dripping wet) and wipe all over the wheel. This will soak the tar and caked brake dust and soften them after a few minutes. 2. Take your spatula and screwdriver and carefully scrape off (with a light force so as not to scratch the wheel) tar and whatever else are embedded on the wheel. You cannot rush this step. I moved 1 spoke at a time making sure I cover every corner and crevice of the wheel. 3. When you have cleaned the entire wheel, wash it with car shampoo and wipe it dry. I would say it took me an average of 2-3 hours to clean 1 wheel. I did not finish the job in 1 day, I did 1 wheel per day and my back is still hurting up to now.

Here is my set when I got them from the previous owner. Pretty filthy huh? http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2239.jpg After a thorough cleaning to remove 5 years of tar, caked brake dust, grease, etc. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2241.jpg ...and the back side http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2242.jpg

To those running the STi BBS and Brembo's, is there a special kind of wheel weights to use to avoid the OEM outer lip weights?

I just got myself a set of 04 silver BBS'. They did not come with a cap so I am in the market for a set of center caps. Question is, should I go for the "BBS" or "STi" cap?