Yes it's amazing how much of the automotive industry runs on word of mouth, ancient web forums, and "call this number" type deals. I've got some old Subaru tra

Yes it's amazing how much of the automotive industry runs on word of mouth, ancient web forums, and "call this number" type deals. I've got some old Subaru transmissions that I use in rally and there's basically one guy in Japan who speaks just enough English to help you source OEM gear replacements for it. It's always cool beneath all the corporate conglomerate 1-800 hustle-and-bustle that there's so many small businesses and underground connections that drive the economy.