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This should really go in the USRM for easy referral. Nice write-up.

You probably have a 3.900 front diff. But you can be sure by looking up the transmission number using the chart in the USRM on transmission information. Your transmission number is on the VIN plate in the engine compartment; something like TY752V1AA. Or you can find the label on the tranny bell housing near the starter motor. IGNORE everything I just said; I re-read your post and you have an automatic tranny. My info is for a manual transmission. Although if the diff states it's a 4.111, you likely will need a 3.900 rear diff to go with the transmission you just installed.

Yes, I saw Jacob today and those problems looked like they were solved. He was smiling. As to the 4.111 conversion, the most noticeable difference is that you can "lug" the engine a liittle more when you're not driving in a spirited manner. Also, no need to downshift to 4th on the longer, steeper hills. On the rallycross course the better low end torque is quite evident.

As the proud owner of a 4.111 conversion...much more fun than a 3.900. A little difference in gas mileage, but a new set of 16" tires to replace the 15" tires should fix that.

Cable versus hydraulic can be converted. I have a transmission that began life as a hydraulic clutch and was converted to a cable actuator without too much trouble/expense. I'm pretty sure the opposite conversion is possible.

Yes, worst N/A shred anyone had ever seen. But you certainly didn't have a stock N/A engine in that car.

Cable clutch and hydraulic clutch transmissions of the same type can be converted. I have a JDM '95 WRX transmission which began with a hydraulic clutch in my '97 Impreza which came with a cable clutch. My mechanic removed the hydraulic hardware and replaced it with the cable version. He had to move the pivot point (very important) for the clutch fork; hole was already in the bell housing casting, but he had to tap it so the pivot ball would screw into the new location. I had already converted the car to a 4.111 rear so that was not needed (can you tell I've had quite a few transmissions in my Impreza?). I don't know what else he had to do, but the new transmission is the best I've ever had in this car....and the one with the lowest original mileage (only 45K). I'm guessing that the opposite conversion (cable to hydraulic) can also be done.

Wow, post this up in the USRM!

Check to see if the transmission is 3.900 or 4.111 by comparing the number (on the engine vin plate or on the tranny bell housing). See the charts in the USRM for that information. As long as you have a matching diff, GD's comments about any gearbox will fit is correct.

Not that I would recommend that, but I once went 100K miles on the Redline 75/90NS in my '91 Legacy. Installed Lucas gearoil and the transmission started crunching almost every gear changed. Replaced the Lucas with Redline NS again and all was smooth again. Lesson learned.

http://www.oregonrally.com/rallycross.cfm Local weather for Hillsboro, OR: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Hillsboro,%20OR&wuSelect=WEATHER

Search around for the viscous coupling. Last year mine went out and someone posted an excellent write-up on the difference between the early and later units along with pictures. I had a family friend that had a bad coupling of the later version. He bought a new one from Subaru (just over $500) and installed it himself without trouble. He wasn't one of those that thrived on mechanical ability and I was impressed. Sounds to me that it would be an easy job for most "shade tree" mechanics.

You should be okay going southbound; but you still need to get home after the event.

I got this from cfwdfw today since I travel this on a regular basis. But I thought it might impact competitors, service crews, and spectators travelling to and from Olympus via I-5 south of Olympia. Subject: Future Weekends in April Traffic Delays on I-5 FYI DOT: I-5 delays could reach 5 hours By JOHN FLICK KOMO-TV STAFF Anyone who dares take Interstate 5 near Lacey over the next several weekends could wind up sitting in their car for hours. A major construction project is about to start - and a big orange sign at the site says it all: "Major Traffic Impact Coming." In a worst-case scenario, motorists at certain times could be stuck up to five hours. Up to 150,000 drivers pass through the affected stretch of I-5 each day, but state Department of Transportation engineers say they can't delay the project any longer. The highway pavement is crumbling and needs reinforcing, says Project Engineer Neil Uhlme. Crews will cut slats in the existing concrete, put dowels in and then grout to seal that up. The work could create massive bottlenecks. The construction work will take place in Thurston County between Martin Way and Mounts Road. On the weekend of April 9, southbound traffic will be down to one lane from 7 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday, then from 7 p.m. Saturday to noon on Sunday. The following weekend, northbound I-5 will be down to one lane at the same times on the same stretch of highway. But the "biggie" will come the weekend of April 23. On Friday night, one northbound lane will shut down. Then on Saturday all lanes headed north will shut down from 10 p.m. Saturday night to 10 a.m. Sunday. If people don't reroute, delays could reach five hours and the backup could extend as far as about 21 miles. The detour takes you off the highway and along Marvin Road through Lacey. And there is more construction to come along I-5. Visit the state DOT's Web site for a closer look at times and details.

Harbor Freight, cheaper and same lifetime replacement warranty as Craftsman.I'd add 11mm, 19mm and 21mm; 36mm if you have an older Subaru,

In '99 Subaru switched over to a new VC and as far as I know the '99 and newer couplings are the same; '98 and older VCs are the same. Search around; there was a good thread on this last year when I was looking for a replacement VC for our '99 Forester.

Hi all! Sorry for the cross posting... Volunteer registration for the 2010 version of the Oregon Trail Rally is now open. Please go to www.oregontrailrally.com and follow the links to the volunteer page, and log into the volunteer registration system, which is being run by Rally Data. The Oregon Trail cannot happen without the help of a dedicated group of volunteers. Volunteers get the best seat in the house. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at this year's Oregon Trail Rally! Matt -- Matt Tabor, Chairman | The 2010 Oregon Trail Rally - May 14-16 2010 Oregon Trail Rally | Round 4 of the Rally America Championship ** 2006 & 2009 Rally of the Year - Rally America National Series **

From ORG: MAGIC WORDS.TRAVIS PASTRANA, KEN BLOCK, DAVE MIRRA, ANTIONE L'ESTAGE ... TO NAME A FEW OF THE DRIVERS THAT MAY BE COMPETING IN THE OLYMPUS RALLY IN APRIL IN WASHINGTON STATE. THIS IS ROUND 3 OF THE RALLY AMERICA NATIONAL RALLY SERIES. Not able to compete? Want the best seat in the house? Try volunteering, You might have some fun! NO experience, NO problem with most tasks, you'll be instructed and provided with any special equipment you may need. Although, if you happen to be a licensed amateur radio operator with mobile equipment, your skills and equipment would be greatly appreciated. And, you're in luck, because once again the Oregon Rally Group is assisting the Olympus Rally organizers with a stage crew of volunteers under the leadership of Gloria Hale, stage captain. You would think that after all these years that the fun would have worn off.well.. no, I still love messing around with anything related to the sport of rally. The Olympus Rally will be run on back roads, closed to the public, in the Grays Harbor area of Washington state. The ORG stage crew will need volunteers to take charge of two special stages on Saturday, April 24th, in an area above Tahola, WA, and two special stages on Sunday, April 25th, in an area west of Brooklyn, WA. Both days our stage crew rendezvous will be at reasonable hours, probably mid-morning. The positions available include timing controls for the starts and finishes of the stages, road marshals to watch side roads (right at action points on the rally course) and ham radio operators for starts and finishes and out o course at strategic points. INTERESTED? Contact me, Gloria Hale at any of the contacts listed below. Gloria Gloria Hale email: <mailto:gloriahale@comcast.net> gloriahale at comcast dot net 503.635.6330 (h) 9am-10pm all days/voice messaging/ primary phone 503.709.6240 © 9am-10pm all days/voice messaging Proud member of the <http://www.oregonrally.com/> OREGON RALLY GROUP PO Box 3511, Tualatin, OR 97062 "There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full." <Henry A Kissinger>

Oh that is a ...... (expletive deleted).

Really nice t-shirt design (free for volunteers; spectatators will pay for them): http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39986&page=3 I hope the link works out.

Want to get out, close and personal with NW stage rallyists and racing excitement? Best way to watch and get into the action is to volunteer. No real experience needed, the organizers will show you everything you need to know. Check it out at http://www.olympusrally.com/volunteers/

I'll be darned you are correct. I can't believe I missed it. You did see the red Impreza coupe on the front cover and in the article....that's qman's car and Zap driving it.

Ignore the naysayers. Best of luck with the VW. We'd certainly welcome you back if you find a more suitable Subaru.

Link for weather in Hillsboro, OR: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Hillsboro,%20OR&wuSelect=WEATHER

First event for ORG, March 28th: http://www.oregonrally.com/rallycross.cfm Also, Primitive Racing's Rally schools are on schedule for 2010 http://www.get-primitive.com/