It seems like Subaru's tend to have sloppy shifters across the early to late 90 range. I recently reverted back to the R160 ty752 v4 STI box where i decided to get a new shifter because mine was like stirring porridge. Picked up an OEM from Roscos who are located in Ashburton for $40. Shifts like a dream now. Swindog, did you notice it to feels significantly tighter by installing an aftermarket one compared to say a perfectly fine standard one? Just curious if aftermarket is better.
I bought a V6 STI TMIC intercooler that was converted to fit a v4 STI, from Subaru Speed and it arrived the next day. Very expensive for only 80 percent of the fins were in good nik with a funny weld over one of the veins. Still there were pictures and it did mention is was not in the best shape. Fairly decent outfit.
That is terrible man i feel guttered for you. Another place to look out for is Andrew and Gilmores they will rip you off big time, in saying that there quality in work is good.