Valkyr13

My spec b trans with 60k miles gave up last month.

That picture of the bellhousing is what really did me in. The clutch pedal went straight to the floor one day while driving and could not get it to return. Thinking it was the clutch cylinder, ended up dropping the trans and found those pieces.

It got shipped out to ZF design in Colorado. He did a full tear down, sonic clean and inspection.

Turns out front and center diff we’re toast. As well as heavily worn drive gears 1 & 2 as well as 4 & 5. Replaced all synchros and upgraded 1-2 fork and 3-4 fork to steel.

While in there I opted for ap racing suretrac front diff and upgrading the viscous center from 4kg to 6kg.

I decided with all this work and effort might as well get a freshly rebuilt rear diff as well. r180 with an ap racing suretrac got tacked onto the order.

I just got tracking confirmation yesterday that it’ll be back home next Wednesday.

This is the longest I’ve been without my obxt since the motor popped 2years ago. Going through all this hassle has only solidified my love for this car even more.

Many many times over the last month I considered a full part out to try to recoup. But getting a new car is weak and not many people go as far as I have into keeping a bp5 alive longer than it probably should. But at the end of the day I still want to full send in less than ideal road conditions so I couldn’t sellout and get anything else.

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-Ohlins DFV

-2015+ Steering Rack

-Cusco Rack Brace

-KCA313

-Super Pro Rack Bushings

-Samco BPV hose

Oh yeah, and got new RE71R tires mounted (245/40/17) and ARP extended studs. Might try to stop the financial hemorrhaging and put some money aside for an engine build so I'll be ready if Cobb ever actually puts out flex fuel support...

Just called Cobb last night and while the tech was unable to confirm a release date he did reassure me they are still developing the kit. So there is that bit of hope to hold onto. We are still relevant!

Koni Shocks

Eibach wagon Lowering springs

5/8 aluminum rear spacer from Subtle solutions

spec B Aluminum LCA with W0506/KCA334

spec b aluminum upper control arm

Spec B Aluminum rear trailing arm with W63398/W63397

Whiteline KTA124 -2 degrees camber rear

04 STI 5x100 BBS

No rubbing or fender modification

#71 is available!