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renoguy20 · 2005-05-17, 12:59 AM

Is it just me or is 1st a little picky about how its engauged?
(whether it be slow speeds, or reving in neutral and dropping it in 1st at the right rpm)

khail19 · 2005-05-17, 06:44 AM

Redline shockproof will clear that right up.

BOO · 2005-05-17, 07:22 AM

Don't even get me started on the 1st gear problem.. lol

Kevin M · 2005-05-17, 01:18 PM

It's not just you, and like Khail said, Redline Lightweight Shockproof will work wonders.

ScottyS · 2005-05-17, 02:47 PM

So, to somewhat extend the Fluids thread where RL Shockproof was discussed...

I want to take away the grinding and unsmooth shifting in my L, but don't want to compromise front diff and trans protection for long, hot, extended road trips. It wasn't clear to me the exact downsides of Lightweight Shockproof in the Suby tranny application, especially in regards to temperature conditions (very hot vs. cold). What about Heavyweight Shockproof 75W90? I dropped some regular GL-5 in the rear diffs last week, and I'm going to do the 5MT next.

Kevin M · 2005-05-17, 02:51 PM

You want some Lightweight Shockproof Scott. The heavyweight is, well, too heavy. It's meant for racing gearboxes that run at higher temps than you will ever see. Ultralightweight would be fine too.

tysonK · 2005-05-17, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoguy20

Is it just me or is 1st a little picky about how its engauged?
(whether it be slow speeds, or reving in neutral and dropping it in 1st at the right rpm)

Just so you know this a VERY common WRX transmission problem.

Really the only way to engage it quickly is a good rev match.

I also put some Redline Fluid in my car at it helped a lot. I have a pretty good transmission as far as WRXs go you can ask around. Don't expect it to shift like a BMW or anything though.

If you don’t feel like changing the fluid yourself go to the Chevron Carwash Lube Place on South Virginia near IN and Out. Ask for Sean with the white RS-T and tell him Tyson sent you!!

sperry · 2005-05-17, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

You want some Lightweight Shockproof Scott. The heavyweight is, well, too heavy. It's meant for racing gearboxes that run at higher temps than you will ever see. Ultralightweight would be fine too.

I hear the ultralight is too light for the synchros. If you don't want to use the straight lightweight, you can mix it with equal parts 75/90ns.

Kevin M · 2005-05-17, 08:47 PM

So the UL acts like regular 75w90NS?

ScottyS · 2005-05-17, 08:53 PM

So mixing is OK as long it's the same manufacturer, eh?

sperry · 2005-05-17, 09:11 PM

I think the UL is too thin to grab the synchros, much like straight 75w90ns. I've used straight LW and 50/50 LW/75w90ns mix. I like the straight stuff better, but the mix should be better for commuter duty.

2005-05-17, 12:59 AM	#1
renoguy20 EJ18 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 75 Car: 2005, Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon	1ST Gear Is it just me or is 1st a little picky about how its engauged? (whether it be slow speeds, or reving in neutral and dropping it in 1st at the right rpm)

2005-05-17, 07:22 AM	#3
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Don't even get me started on the 1st gear problem.. lol __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-05-17, 01:18 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	It's not just you, and like Khail said, Redline Lightweight Shockproof will work wonders. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-05-17, 02:47 PM	#5
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	So, to somewhat extend the Fluids thread where RL Shockproof was discussed... I want to take away the grinding and unsmooth shifting in my L, but don't want to compromise front diff and trans protection for long, hot, extended road trips. It wasn't clear to me the exact downsides of Lightweight Shockproof in the Suby tranny application, especially in regards to temperature conditions (very hot vs. cold). What about Heavyweight Shockproof 75W90? I dropped some regular GL-5 in the rear diffs last week, and I'm going to do the 5MT next. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-05-17, 02:51 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You want some Lightweight Shockproof Scott. The heavyweight is, well, too heavy. It's meant for racing gearboxes that run at higher temps than you will ever see. Ultralightweight would be fine too. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-05-17, 06:44 AM	#2
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Redline shockproof will clear that right up.

2005-05-17, 08:47 PM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	So the UL acts like regular 75w90NS? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-05-17, 08:53 PM	#10
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	So mixing is OK as long it's the same manufacturer, eh? __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-05-17, 09:11 PM	#11
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I think the UL is too thin to grab the synchros, much like straight 75w90ns. I've used straight LW and 50/50 LW/75w90ns mix. I like the straight stuff better, but the mix should be better for commuter duty. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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