Scott'ys Cocktail - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

TheBeast · 2013-03-25, 08:55 PM

Has anybody tried "Scott'ys Cocktail" in their Suby transmission? I am thinking about trying it in my 02 wrx for the first time. Does anyone know of a local vendor that sells the products? Sorry, I am new to Reno.

Thanks for all the help,
Scott

sperry · 2013-03-25, 09:12 PM

Straight up RedLine Lightweight Shockproof gear oil is just as good, and way less hassle than mixing up a concoction.

I did the cocktail back in 2002 or so. When I switched to straight Shockproof, I couldn't tell the difference. No matter what, getting into 1st requires a double-clutch rev-match or patience and proper pressure on the synchros to let them work. It's the nature of the gearbox more than the nature of the fluid.

SoyKraut · 2013-03-25, 10:45 PM

^Agreed. Had the cocktail, switched to Lightweight Shockproof and I can't tell the difference.

Just don't get caught granny shifting and not double clutching like you should.

cody · 2013-03-26, 07:16 AM

I ran the cocktail about 5 years ago and then started reading a lot of negative reviews on Nasioc. It seemed like it was okay for the first 10K miles or so, but then shifting became more difficult so now I just run RL SP LW like everyone else. They sell it at Summit Racing in town. I also tried Motul Gear 300 or whatever it's called and it was too slippery.

Dean · 2013-03-27, 07:05 AM

RL LW SP 5 & 6 MT FTFW.

2013-03-25, 08:55 PM	#1
TheBeast n00b Real Name: Scott Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 9 Car: 2002 WRX	Scott'ys Cocktail Has anybody tried "Scott'ys Cocktail" in their Suby transmission? I am thinking about trying it in my 02 wrx for the first time. Does anyone know of a local vendor that sells the products? Sorry, I am new to Reno. Thanks for all the help, Scott

2013-03-25, 09:12 PM	#2
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	Straight up RedLine Lightweight Shockproof gear oil is just as good, and way less hassle than mixing up a concoction. I did the cocktail back in 2002 or so. When I switched to straight Shockproof, I couldn't tell the difference. No matter what, getting into 1st requires a double-clutch rev-match or patience and proper pressure on the synchros to let them work. It's the nature of the gearbox more than the nature of the fluid. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2013-03-26, 07:16 AM	#4
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I ran the cocktail about 5 years ago and then started reading a lot of negative reviews on Nasioc. It seemed like it was okay for the first 10K miles or so, but then shifting became more difficult so now I just run RL SP LW like everyone else. They sell it at Summit Racing in town. I also tried Motul Gear 300 or whatever it's called and it was too slippery. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2013-03-27, 07:05 AM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	RL LW SP 5 & 6 MT FTFW. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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2013-03-25, 10:45 PM	#3
SoyKraut EJ18 Real Name: Ahren Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 66 Car: 2022 SaniHut Ass Adventurer Class: Lower Middle Class SubUWU?	^Agreed. Had the cocktail, switched to Lightweight Shockproof and I can't tell the difference. Just don't get caught granny shifting and not double clutching like you should.