Shep Trans just came in
Well finally got everything in. Sorry for such a late update. So far the transmission and TC feels good 
Very solid and precise shifts. Getting it into second is a bit notchy, but I'm sure that will disappear after break in. Car is def overall quieter, but I still have that annoying whirling decel noise, however that's just how AWD's are period, and I doubt anything would really change that :P I also still have a very annoying rattling sound when free reving at standstill in neutral however, ARGH!! Nothing transmission or transfercase related though. Seems as if it's coming from the driveshaft (Seems like it shakes more then it should when reving and not moving. Going to replace it this weekend, wish me luck guys.
Will update again once I break it in and really rip on it
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I also threw on a set of Work Emotions CR Kais 18X9.5 +20, but I rub in the rear when going over a bump. Hopefully a bit of camber will fix that. Will post pics soon in another thread
Very solid and precise shifts. Getting it into second is a bit notchy, but I'm sure that will disappear after break in. Car is def overall quieter, but I still have that annoying whirling decel noise, however that's just how AWD's are period, and I doubt anything would really change that :P I also still have a very annoying rattling sound when free reving at standstill in neutral however, ARGH!! Nothing transmission or transfercase related though. Seems as if it's coming from the driveshaft (Seems like it shakes more then it should when reving and not moving. Going to replace it this weekend, wish me luck guys.Will update again once I break it in and really rip on it
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I also threw on a set of Work Emotions CR Kais 18X9.5 +20, but I rub in the rear when going over a bump. Hopefully a bit of camber will fix that. Will post pics soon in another thread
Based on what John Shepherd told me via e-mail the rebuilt t-case break-in method is not to apply too much power (basically stay off boost) to the car for the first 100 or so miles.
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Well finally got everything in. Sorry for such a late update. So far the transmission and TC feels good Very solid and precise shifts. Getting it into second is a bit notchy, but I'm sure that will disappear after break in. Car is def overall quieter, but I still have that annoying whirling decel noise, however that's just how AWD's are period, and I doubt anything would really change that :P I also still have a very annoying rattling sound when free reving at standstill in neutral however, ARGH!! Nothing transmission or transfercase related though. Seems as if it's coming from the driveshaft (Seems like it shakes more then it should when reving and not moving. Going to replace it this weekend, wish me luck guys.
Will update again once I break it in and really rip on it
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I also threw on a set of Work Emotions CR Kais 18X9.5 +20, but I rub in the rear when going over a bump. Hopefully a bit of camber will fix that. Will post pics soon in another thread
Very solid and precise shifts. Getting it into second is a bit notchy, but I'm sure that will disappear after break in. Car is def overall quieter, but I still have that annoying whirling decel noise, however that's just how AWD's are period, and I doubt anything would really change that :P I also still have a very annoying rattling sound when free reving at standstill in neutral however, ARGH!! Nothing transmission or transfercase related though. Seems as if it's coming from the driveshaft (Seems like it shakes more then it should when reving and not moving. Going to replace it this weekend, wish me luck guys.Will update again once I break it in and really rip on it
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I also threw on a set of Work Emotions CR Kais 18X9.5 +20, but I rub in the rear when going over a bump. Hopefully a bit of camber will fix that. Will post pics soon in another thread
Checked all exhaust heatshields too 
Well finally got everything in. Sorry for such a late update. So far the transmission and TC feels good Very solid and precise shifts. Getting it into second is a bit notchy, but I'm sure that will disappear after break in. Car is def overall quieter, but I still have that annoying whirling decel noise, however that's just how AWD's are period, and I doubt anything would really change that :P I also still have a very annoying rattling sound when free reving at standstill in neutral however, ARGH!! Nothing transmission or transfercase related though. Seems as if it's coming from the driveshaft (Seems like it shakes more then it should when reving and not moving. Going to replace it this weekend, wish me luck guys.
Will update again once I break it in and really rip on it
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I also threw on a set of Work Emotions CR Kais 18X9.5 +20, but I rub in the rear when going over a bump. Hopefully a bit of camber will fix that. Will post pics soon in another thread
Very solid and precise shifts. Getting it into second is a bit notchy, but I'm sure that will disappear after break in. Car is def overall quieter, but I still have that annoying whirling decel noise, however that's just how AWD's are period, and I doubt anything would really change that :P I also still have a very annoying rattling sound when free reving at standstill in neutral however, ARGH!! Nothing transmission or transfercase related though. Seems as if it's coming from the driveshaft (Seems like it shakes more then it should when reving and not moving. Going to replace it this weekend, wish me luck guys.Will update again once I break it in and really rip on it
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I also threw on a set of Work Emotions CR Kais 18X9.5 +20, but I rub in the rear when going over a bump. Hopefully a bit of camber will fix that. Will post pics soon in another thread
If I can ask you to post an update
Thanks!
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