Originally Posted by 813_05_STi
The trans is a 6 speed to start, the stock clutch and plate is 699.+ install at mastro subaru. Not to mention syncros and a variety of other parts you can damage. This is not the car to learn how to drive on. Give your friend $200 and have him teach you in his TR

I learned to drive stick on my (non STi) WRX... and the transmission hasn't fallen out of it yet, even with all the rally-x and auto-x I do.
I'm even breaking the tires (R-compounds) loose when I launch now.