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Old 2008-01-17, 09:44 AM   #8
Kevin M
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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter View Post
It's not a short-term failure issue, it's a long-term wear issue. How many of these "thousands of Shockproof users" have been using it for 100k+ miles?
Exactly. GL4 fluids will shorten R&P life by an amount insignificant compared to the improved synchro operation and highly reduced chance of mis-shifts. I think it's worth 20k-50k miles off the life of the R&P, which is longer than the gearset anyway, to prevent "injuries" to the gearset when competing. Shockproof products aren't perfect, I just think they're the best compromise.

Also, I used MT90 in my Miata. Didn't like it compared to Shockproof in my Subarus.
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