I haven't been on here for a while so here is an overdue update.
Six speed:
- Still noisy with the exedy HD clutch! and will be until i replace the clutch at some point in time in the future
- all seals have been replaced and it has stopped dropping oil
- DCCD is now functioning with the help of the DCCDpro
DCCDpro:
I had this installed by Aleck @ gotitrex and it's awesome to have a functioning DCCD! But... the version i purchased is the new dual processor that has additional inputs from the ABS wheel speed sensors to pick up F vs. R slippage. When this is wired into the ABS harness it throws a CEL (ABS and VCD codes) and goes into limp mode. DCCDpro support have advised to wire directly to the wheel speed sensors themselves not into the harness to tap the signal. Aleck can't understand how this would change anything and didn't want to spend any more hours trouble shooting the issue without some solid reasoning from DCCDpro, which he never got.
So, the base install is completely functional but the additional features of this version are not. I am still looking for answers, but i had bigger issues to deal with and this has gone down the list of priorities. Still to do is wheel speed sensor input and the handbrake switch (for skids).
Rear driveshafts:
2010 WRX drive shafts have a R180 inner and 5x100 hub outer spline so are perfect for a R180 conversion without having to change to 5x114 (STi) hubs.
Problem is that the rear wheel track on the 2010 rex is narrow body. the wide body was 2011+ AFAIK.
This lead to the drive shafts being too short for the SH9 Forester and after the DCCDpro install i had the racers in the CV cup thingy pop out and slip on acceleration. At first i thought it was the DCCDpro causing the issue, but after disconnecting the power to the unit it was obviously driveshaft related. Has a look under the rear end and could see that the CV boot had twisted - indicating the slippage of the CV.
So, i took it to a driveshaft shop and they made up a couple of custom driveshafts on the spot so i could drive home.
DCCDpro switches:
The auto/manual switch and the toggle wheel for the unit needed a home. I was going to put them in the cubby in front of the shifter.
Decided i didn't like that idea so i swapped out the centre console for a 2012 GRB Spec-R one minus the OEM si-drive and DCCD controls. It's a pretty good fit 
then i got a sheet of carbon and made a panel to house the switches. Pretty stoked with how that all turned out!
Anti-sway bars:
now sporting 24mm anti-sway bars f&r. It's stiff as 
We will see how they go in my first event since the rebuild - King of the Hill @ Ararat on 21st and 22nd November.
Steering improvements:
I have done everything in the book so far to improve the steering feel and response of the foz. Although the feel and response is fairly good, i find that in events i still need to go hand over hand around tight sections and this is not ideal for motorsports!
So... I wanted to install the new 2015 VA STi 2.2 turn quick rack. This proved to be doable but was very cost prohibitive so decided against it. After some quick research i found that a GRB rack would work. The foz has a variable ratio speed sensing 3.2 turn, lock to lock rack. The GRB has a 2.7 turn rack so not really worth the effort. Then i found out that the JDM GRB STi Spec-c has a 2.4 turn quick rack! Awesome! Managed to find on on Yahoo.auctions.jp for a good price so i nabbed it This has since landed,
but before install i am waiting on a couple of other bits and pieces:
- Cusco Steering Rack Brace
- Whiteline Steering Rack bush kit
- GRB STi Steering Knuckle (universal joint)
Once these arrive the rack is all go.
that's all for now.
