sirsimon Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 ^ Yep, I got the same basic answer from them. I just got impatient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jRS2.5 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 The O7 SpecB require the 6spd STI STS, rather than the 5 Spd. The 6spd unit was just recently released. I should get the unit this week. I already have the KartBoy bushings, and will be installing both later in the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jRS2.5 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Update: Had mine installed Friday. Also installed Kartboy bushings at the same time. My opinion is that it is not that much shorter than stock SpecB. I would suggest that you try bushing before spending this much on the kit. Luckily for me, most of this was covered with Subaru Bucks. The bushings that come with the kit are soft rubber. The shifter looks exactly like the one it replaces!! After the install, the gears are very distinct when shifting. The is also a bit of gear noise transmitted, according the the subaru service tech. I barely notice the additional noise (mostly 2nd gear)..with the radio off, you can sorta hear it. Not as bad as my 2004 STi. Guess it is what you are used to. If I were to do this again, I would invest in bushings first, and replace the soft stock stuff. The rear mount from Kartboy is definitely firmer!! Keep in mind, the car may sound a bit different. I think the shifter kit its self was a waste of time and money. ($350 - 390 + install). The bushings were well worth the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseYoda Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Come on guys... let's see em. [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy][B]"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." -Jedi Master Yoda (I believe he was talking about the search tool)[URL="http://specb.jerkerstudios.com/"][/URL] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Kartboy STS writeup from November 2006. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48927&highlight=kartboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsimon Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I think that the STI STS kit would not look any different in pics. Like ERloft said, if anything , the shift lever is *slightly* lower, but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I understood that there was more "positive" information about availability on the Spec.B specific Kartboy STS. Is this not the case or is this anticipated to have the same release date as the AP?? http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59769 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I just had my kartboy 6MT STS and bushings installed at a local shop today. OMG it took well over 4 hrs in labor. Installed the shifter took well over an hour and a half alone, but installing the bushings and tranny mount on the underside invovled dissassembling half the structures underneath including downpipe, heat shield and crossmemeber. Holy crap, this was a shop with experienced techs and professional tools. I can't imagine a group of ppl trying to do this at home in their own garage without taking forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sorry about how long it took today Ed. The tech who worked on your car is not our fastest guy. I probably could have done it quite a bit quicker. I hope we didn't hold you up too much. Liking the shifter so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I could probably do the shifter in about 45min. Maybe 1/2 hour a piece if I did 2. (relearning the tricks you know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 The shifter iitself in 45 minutes is no problem. What takes longer is if you are also doing both the front and rear bushings like edkwon had done. On a car with an aftermarket downpipe (like Ed's) that means the DP has to come off, the heat shield above it has to come off and that all adds up time wise. Plus, we also found that the rear bushing from Kartboy has the bolt holes not exactly spaced correctly. That made threading in the bolts a PITA. You can't get them lined up right without some tugging and even then the tension makes it feel like you are cross threading the bolts. We try not to do that on customers' cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Boostjunkie, I read that it took 1.5 hours to install shifter itself. I said I could do it in 45 min. First time I did it, it took me about 2 hours in a dimly lit garage. Now bushings are a different animal I won't even touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sorry about how long it took today Ed. The tech who worked on your car is not our fastest guy. I probably could have done it quite a bit quicker. I hope we didn't hold you up too much. Liking the shifter so far? Shifter is great, thanks. Now i know why they put the softer bushings stock, its to reduce the intrusive transmission noise. 2nd gear i noticed has its own unique whine But seriously, coupled with the tune, having a sharper shifter is what i needed. btw my post wasnt a criticism of your shop guy working, i had all day to kill so i didn't mind, but i was just surprised how much work needed to be done to install those damn bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Plus, we also found that the rear bushing from Kartboy has the bolt holes not exactly spaced correctly. That made threading in the bolts a PITA. You can't get them lined up right without some tugging and even then the tension makes it feel like you are cross threading the bolts. effin' ditto! I'm loving my KB STS and the entire bushing swap I did last summer/fall. Soooooo much better. yes, thank you Edkwon, for verifying that 2nd gear has a REALLY unique whine to it. I'm not sure how long it took me (longer than I wanted with that stupid bolt alignment issue with the rear bush) but I ended up making my own punch for the spring pin for the reverse pull. That was kind of a pain to do by one's self...but other than that...nothing too too difficult. Well, except for that linkage bolt you need to undo to do ALL the linkage bushings and get the shifter assembly out...now that was a PITA!! But, now that it's all said and done....I'm lovin' it! "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Anyone install just the STS without bushings. I wanna hear your opinions or the feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 At first that 2nd gear whine was starting to irritate me like Fran Drescher's laughing, but now ive gotten used to it and barely notice it any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 At first that 2nd gear whine was starting to irritate me like Fran Drescher's laughing, but now ive gotten used to it and barely notice it any more. "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkartboy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Where are all you guys at? We did a run specially for you and only sold a few makes Kartboy sad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Where are all you guys at? We did a run specially for you and only sold a few makes Kartboy sad..... WTF!!! Tom stepped up and no one is biting!??!! I thank you Tom....another stellar piece of art of which I'm saddened that I had to put a leather boot over! Solid, solid, solid. This piece rocks! No regrets and somedays I forget I put this piece in....it feels like it should have come this way originally. Come on 07-08 specB owners....support the good Kartboy! "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I"ll probably end up getting one in a week or so. Waiting on my AP first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Where are all you guys at? We did a run specially for you and only sold a few makes Kartboy sad..... I couldn't afford this in 2008!!! I'm sure you've sold more than a few now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness of Death Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 i went with the cobb because it was adjustable. never know. might have to change to a kartboy soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonkadog Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Does anyon know if the subaru made 07 spec b sts is still available and from where. PN C1010AG100. There is no longer a link for it from subaru...http://www.subaru.com/subaru-performance-tuning/performance-parts.html Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Sorry to flog a dead horse, but does anyone know whether a TWN Short Shifter for an 04-07 STI 6speed will fit the Spec B 6 speed? According to this thread they look exactly the same? http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/subarushortshifters/subarustishortshifters.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Does anyon know if the subaru made 07 spec b sts is still available and from where. PN C1010AG100. There is no longer a link for it from subaru...http://www.subaru.com/subaru-performance-tuning/performance-parts.html Thanks Just to update the information in this older thread...... The 6 speed spec B STS from the STI performance Catalog has been superseded: Old Part Number C1010AG100 New Part Number C1010AG101 Part Name SHORT THRW SFT L 6ML MSRP $395.00 Core $0.00 Online Price $370.31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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