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Awesome thanks guys. Much appreciated. Ordered a short throw shifter and linkage a couple days ago. Going to order the bushings and spring to go with it. I’ll post how it goes and feels after install. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is pretty sweet. Good video, you made it look fast and easy. How much was all that ? Did you figure out how to wire the HID kit? Also are you still able to aim the lights? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am not new to the Subaru forums but I am to new to this third gen forum. I have a 03 Outback Limited 5mt. I am looking to tighten up shift feel and throw. I am looking at bushing and the shift linkage replacement. But I also was looking for a shorter throw shifter. I am confused about which one will work for the outback since the shifters for the WRX look very similar to the one in my outback. If anybody has any input or know where I can find this answer on a specific thread, I would be appreciative. Thank you in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really appreciate all your guys advice. I was goin to order the exedy clutch kit, new clutch fork, and a tsk3 kit. But... the throw out bearing made it to complete failure. So, due to down time restraints with shipping, repair, and my wife and I sharing a car, I ended up going with the OEM Exedy clutch kit. And buying some motul 300 gear oil, and also had the flywheel replaced. I have the car back with all parts installed by a local shop. As to be expected, the new clutch feels different. The friction point is higher, and it feels lighter in clutch pressure. But there is some vibration at around 1500 rpm in 3rd gear that wasn’t there with the old clutch. Also some slight shutter when slipping the clutch in 1st gear. Most vehicles I’ve owned have been manuals but I haven’t replaced a clutch. I just want to know if this is normal in a new clutch being broken in, and will it go away with time? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the reply. I’ll take the overall none response about a stage 1 in a 2.5 is that it’s not even worth talking about haha. I know it was a long shot. I am more looking longevity and a better shifter experience. I have Perrin short shift adaptor, brass washer, and the Perrin shifter slide (I forgot what it’s called). My car is paid off so I am looking to own it as long as it’s cost effective. So I hope to deal with another clutch replacement at 300k. I am at 143k. Like I said hope. I will take your advice about the tsk3 kit. I didn’t find a specific part number for the 2.5. Do you know if my 6mt is the same 6mt in the LGT? I am going to buy: Rear main seal, exedy clutch kit, tsk3 sleeve and bearing kit, and flywheel (recommendations?). What other parts and pieces do you think would be worth while to replace or upgrade right now since they are going to be in there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just putting this out there. Needless to say, I know that my NA 2.5i does not need a stage 1 clutch. But I have always thought that if I have to replace something anyway, might as well upgrade it. I’m just looking for opinions of whether it is worth spending the extra couple hundred dollars for this upgrade on a NA 6mt since I’m going to be paying for labor anyway. I’d do it myself but just don’t have the shop tools to do it safely. Also, will the LGT stage 1 kit fit my 2.5, and what other parts would have to come with it for this kind of upgrade. What do you guys think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well those were the explanations and facts I really appreciate to hear from some more experienced folks. I guess the tube seals and valve cover gaskets will just be added to the list of to do’s, along with the throw out bearing/clutch kit. I appreciate your guy’s insight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well I can’t say much but I changed my spark plugs the other day after just crossing over 140k on my 2012 2.5i 6mt. (Dealer replaced them at 80k when I bought it) Anyway. I pulled the coils off to find oil around the tube seals and all over the bottom of the plug. I cleaned out the plug tube with a rag cause it was pooling in the tube. Although the top of the used plug was dry, this still doesn’t help me sleep well at night. That’s being said. Would this oil build up be caused by “blow by” in the cylinder? If so, what can I do about this? I know most catch cans are meant to turbo charged vehicles due to much more pressure than my NA 2.5. I am always looking to tinker and learn so please don’t hold back. Much appreciated in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just sitting there waitin after a quick trip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m running all stock suspension with 15mm adaptors. My tires have not had a problem at 225/50/17. My wheels are only 17x7.5 et 38 with no issues. I did run these same wheels and tires without an adaptor and still had zero issues. I just like the look of the wider tracked out wheels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got the rear sway bar second hand. Guy had taken off of his wrx after 5k. It was a good deal for $150. Got the braces second hand for $40. Paid full price for endlinks, didn’t skimp on those second hand. The bar was almost brand new. I have it on the lowest setting. But it made a world of difference. Like I said, I know it’s over kill for a 2.5 6mt, but with just the 25.5mm RCE SB, kartboy endlinks, and the whiteline sway bar support braces, it completely changed the car. I still have all other stock struts, springs, and shocks. Tightened up the car. Awesome simple inexpensive mod Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I installed a 25.5mm adjustable RCE rear sway bar,some beefy kartboy end links, and some whiteline braces a while ago. Obviously the size of the bar made a difference but the change of the sway bar is definitely the best bang for you buck. I gotta good deal from a guy on offer up for the RCE bar and braces. Easy to install everything, took about an hour or so. Probably a little overkill for a NA 2.5i 6mt, but the “tight” feeling the car has now is worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s been a while since I wrote in here. I am looking for some advice on a decent maker of a serpentine belt. If anybody has any quick input. Please let me know. 2012 2.5i 6mt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When you first put the 25mm spacers on, did you have an issue with fender rubbing? I had 25mm adaptors on mine and the rears rubbed. I don’t have stock wheels on my 2.5i but they are only 7.5 inches wide. Either way I changed over to some 15mm always hub-centric adaptors so that it looks flush with the fender. I also have spungy stock suspension too so if I have anything substantial or somebody in the back seat it will sink a good amount. Anyway I’m rambling. It’s looks great with the stock wheels when they flush up to the fender. Certainly makes the stance look much better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Car looks good man. I Like the accessories and the black and white is alway a classy look. I have a hood bug deflector for mine that I didn’t get the hardware with when I got it from a guy on Craigslist. Did you install with Subaru hardware or were you able to rig your own mounting hardware? Just askin Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk