it wasnt until i just got done reading the post on the wrx vs sti that something finally was answered. if only it had been posted bout 8 months ago tho:banghead: ... I have an 89 Xt6 which has 2wd with locking differentials. when i had it locked in i could tell a difference in power and control and spent far to much time poppin the clutch. now that im on tranny num 2:shakehead i know better than to do that. thx