[ayanami22]

would ramps help with this install if i cant get a lift ?

[Muffnbluff]

HOnestly the install is pretty straight forward with the exception of getting the rollpin out. That part can be a PITA. People will disagree with me, but don't even bother putting the rear stay on. It does almost nothing for you and is easy to strip when installing.

[ayanami22]

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

HOnestly the install is pretty straight forward with the exception of getting the rollpin out. That part can be a PITA. People will disagree with me, but don't even bother putting the rear stay on. It does almost nothing for you and is easy to strip when installing.

thanks muff! hopefully some iwsti fellows come and lend their helpful advice i already told nandan he can moderate the install lol

do u have the factory ss too? whats the most noticeable difference

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by ayanami22

would ramps help with this install if i cant get a lift ?

Jackstands are your best bet if you can't get a lift; ramps will get the front or rear end in the air, but since you have to work in the middle of the car, you need more space in the middle...and ramps will make it very tight in the middle.

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

HOnestly the install is pretty straight forward with the exception of getting the rollpin out. That part can be a PITA. People will disagree with me, but don't even bother putting the rear stay on. It does almost nothing for you and is easy to strip when installing.

Dude...basically EVERYONE will disagree with you You were an impatient m'er f'er and you crossthreaded the damn thing. If you take your time and are careful, it goes in just fine. It's a harder mount, which means it WILL stiffen things up, despite how negligible the amount might be.

And "almost nothing" isn't enough for me not to install it...on the contrary, it means I'd be missing that "almost nothing" from my ultimate shifter bundle (I know deep down it bothers you, and therefore you're trying to get someone else to leave off the rear stay in the hopes of making yourself feel better )

Originally Posted by ayanami22

thanks muff! hopefully some iwsti fellows come and lend their helpful advice i already told nandan he can moderate the install lol

do u have the factory ss too? whats the most noticeable difference

Muff has the same aftermarket setup I do, except he has the OEM rear stay bushing (due to complications during his install). He also has the Cobb SS, like me, but he might have the factory shifter and not the STi linkage (I can't remember).

[Muffnbluff]

Originally Posted by ayanami22

thanks muff! hopefully some iwsti fellows come and lend their helpful advice i already told nandan he can moderate the install lol

do u have the factory ss too? whats the most noticeable difference

I had the factory ss and like nan said we have an identical setup with the exception of the rear stay.

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Dude...basically EVERYONE will disagree with you You were an impatient m'er f'er and you crossthreaded the damn thing. If you take your time and are careful, it goes in just fine. It's a harder mount, which means it WILL stiffen things up, despite how negligible the amount might be.

I'd be willing to bet any person on this board a new FP20g that if they drove both our cars they'd never know which one had the rear stay, it's that worthless. I think the $30 could be better spent on a couple cases of beer.

ANd you know 90% of the people who would disagree with me about the rear bushing are the TiC leghumpers...or annoying indians who just try to make me mad.

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I had the factory ss and like nan said we have an identical setup with the exception of the rear stay.

I have the STi linkage and rear stay, on top of your setup.

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I'd be willing to bet any person on this board a new FP20g that if they drove both our cars they'd never know which one had the rear stay, it's that worthless. I think the $30 could be better spent on a couple cases of beer.

ANd you know 90% of the people who would disagree with me about the rear bushing are the TiC leghumpers...or annoying indians who just try to make me mad.

Sure, but I know, and you know, and your shifter knows it's not quite up to par compared to mine

(IBUGB)

[Muffnbluff]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

I have the STi linkage and rear stay, on top of your setup.

What do you mean STi linkage? DIdn't you have the factory short shifter also?

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

What do you mean STi linkage? DIdn't you have the factory short shifter also?

Factory linkage is what is put on the car in Gunma, Japan.

Mine was the dealer installed STi short-throw linkage. Yes, there IS a difference Which do you have?

[Muffnbluff]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Factory linkage is what is put on the car in Gunma, Japan.

Mine was the dealer installed STi short-throw linkage. Yes, there IS a difference Which do you have?

That's what I thought you were talking about...you must have skipped over my earlier post:

Chicago meets (if it is not meet related, go to CHICAGO CHAT in OT)

edit: ok, so I said 'factory' short shifter, sorry. The 'dealer installed STi' short shifter.

[nandanrp]

I read that (I even quoted it) - you keep calling it factory ss - most people say "factory ss" for the stock linkage, not the STi aftermarket ($300) one.

[ayanami22]

i have the aftermarket sti shifter that was put on the car at the dealer is that correct? i have a few sets of jackstands which will help...i just want this done right and all the parts in correctly

the weather is getting warmer and as soon as i get the kit ill let u guys kno

*offtopic* nandan how was the meet up? i got off work at 530 lol

[Muffnbluff]

You have looked at this right?

http://turninconcepts10.chainreactio...ngs/index.html

[covert747]

It all depends on what day you decide to do this - I won't mind helping out at all. I have yet to install my front, rear stay, and linkage bushings, but I also vote for Nan to give us some guidance on this ...

[ayanami22]

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

You have looked at this right?

http://turninconcepts10.chainreactio...ngs/index.html

just saw this now the more peopl who done this b4 will greatly help

[ayanami22]

Originally Posted by covert747

It all depends on what day you decide to do this - I won't mind helping out at all. I have yet to install my front, rear stay, and linkage bushings, but I also vote for Nan to give us some guidance on this ...

haha help me help u

im sure we can get all our cars done and be well on our way in the afternoon