Shari's 2009 Raliart

[blackrosenova400]

My wife(Shari) and I just currently purchased a 2009 Ralliart with a 6 speed automatic. Seems to be some rattling coming from the transmission. Sounds kind of like the common throwout bearing noise you hear on a 1g dsm.

Anybody have any knowledge of this transmission? Does it have a clutch or torque converter? Does this transmission have a normal planetary gear setup like an automatic or helical gears like a manual?


Will post pics soon!

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by blackrosenova400

My wife(Shari) and I just currently purchased a 2009 Ralliart with a 6 speed automatic. Seems to be some rattling coming from the transmission. Sounds kind of like the common throwout bearing noise you hear on a 1g dsm.

Anybody have any knowledge of this transmission? Does it have a clutch or torque converter? Does this transmission have a normal planetary gear setup like an automatic or helical gears like a manual?


Will post pics soon!

It's technically a manual, though its called an "automated manual." So despite the fact that it drives exactly like an automatic, it does have a twin disc clutch, and uses helical gears. I'm not super familiar with the SST. But if you're looking to take it to a shop, we have mechanic who's a Mitsu genuine.

[scheides]

Ooh how does she like it?

Sucky about the noise, hope its nothing serious.

[simulatedwood]

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63462

Is it a knock? I know my friends Mr does this.

[blackrosenova400]

Thank you for that post, that is the exact noise and that page describes exactly when it occurs. It sounds like it isnt an issue

I think it sounds likes a pretty sweet transmission from the information I have gathered. Im just glad it isnt a 6 speed hydraulic automatic as it would be a nightmare of a transmission stuffed into the car.

Shari loves the car, especially since her previous car was a Kia Rio.
The car is quite fun off of the line for having 237hp.

[Kracka]

It's basically a baby Evo. It's time you do some research into the SST!

[rose0529]

Congrats on the car! What color and you need some pics!

[blackrosenova400]

Ok I will get pics tonight hopefully. Its grey.

I have read up on the transmission, works similar to an eaton autoshift except more sophisticated.

[Goat Blower]

Turbo AWD conversion!

[Kracka]

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

Turbo AWD conversion!

...try again

[Murlo26]

Originally Posted by Kracka

...try again

I am really considering one of these for my next DD...not sure if I could resist the mod bug on it though.

Great pickup!

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by Murlo26

I am really considering one of these for my next DD...not sure if I could resist the mod bug on it though.

Yeah, you might want a car that runs for a DD

[blackrosenova400]

Yeah we are not modding this one! I forbid it!

[simulatedwood]

I have my stock evo x intercooler that would go nicely in that grill opening. .. I wouldn't call it modding but improving stock for stock. hehe

[awd-drifter]

looks goood man.

[blackrosenova400]

Is the X intercooler larger than the stock intercooler?

[Murlo26]

Than the Ralliart one yes.

[blackrosenova400]

Well today has not been a good day for me and Shari. Shari was driving her Ralliart and she lost all movement. Transmisson seems toi be working as it goes through all gears. Unfortanatly it was put into park while transmisson was internally still moving and the parking pawl is not functioning so well anymore.

While car is on 4 stands and rear parking brake are set, I had her hold a front tire while I turned the other. I shouldnt have been able to turn it with her holding it. Driveshaft was not spinnning so that rules out the rear differential.

Drained the transfer case, fluid has slight metal flakes but nothing serious. Pulled the cover that you use to check pinion backlash, found no problems. Removed both front cv shafts and found no problems.

Next step, going remove the transfer case.

[turbotalon1g]

Poop.

[Kracka]

I wonder if flat-bed drivers have a running joke about AWD Mitsus?



I'm trying to find a pic of my IX up on the flat-bed too, but I can't find it.