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sperry · 2005-08-25, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

What gear oil were you running if you know? I have to double clutch to get into Reverse, but 1st is nice and smooth. If you still had teh car, I'd suggest Redline Shockproof HD or maybe LD since the winters are cold here.

Heavy Duty Shockproof is *BAD* for WRX trannys!!! Way too thick. Like, it will ruin your tranny with a quickness, too thick. The proper shockproof for Subaru trannys is the "Lightweight", straight up, or mixed 50/50 with redline 75w90ns if you're worried about bearing longevity.

doubleurx · 2005-08-25, 09:46 AM

Just an FYI, mine had the lightweight shockproof installed at S2 after the incident at RFR. THat is probably the only reason it was able to drive broken as long as it did.

sperry · 2005-08-25, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

Just an FYI, mine had the lightweight shockproof installed at S2 after the incident at RFR. THat is probably the only reason it was able to drive broken as long as it did.

Smurf blood for teh win!

MikeK · 2005-08-25, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

What gear oil were you running if you know? I have to double clutch to get into Reverse, but 1st is nice and smooth. If you still had teh car, I'd suggest Redline Shockproof HD or maybe LD since the winters are cold here.

I had about 4 different oils over the life of the car, the best was redline lightweight shockproof, the blue stuff. Double clutching sometimes worked, but usually not

I think I just got stuck with a worse than average box. Tyson's WRX transmission is the sweetest shifting box ever, it is nicer than the STi tranny. Luck of the draw I guess.

cody · 2005-08-25, 10:12 AM

Sperry, good to know. A bunch of guys on WRXF run the HD in hot climates. They complain that it's hard to shift on cold mornings before the car warms up. I can't comment from personal experience as I had mine changed at the dealer, but I did intend to use the LD based on this climate.

sperry · 2005-08-25, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Sperry, good to know. A bunch of guys on WRXF run the HD in hot climates. They complain that it's hard to shift on cold mornings before the car warms up. I can't comment from personal experience as I had mine changed at the dealer, but I did intend to use the LD based on this climate.

The heavyduty would probably be okay for a dedicated drag car or something, but that stuff is supposedly too thick to properly lube the bearings. I imagine you'd generate a ton of heat on the freeway.

cody · 2005-08-25, 10:21 AM

Good info, thanks.

tysonK · 2005-08-25, 09:23 PM

what is WRXF?

cody · 2005-08-25, 09:23 PM

Sorry, www.wrxfanatics.com. I'm Cody there as well.

tysonK · 2005-08-25, 09:33 PM

oh i c.

nightwalker · 2005-08-26, 12:07 PM

I got an EVO btw guys! Hope to see you guys at a Thursday meet soon. Getting it delivered next week.

MikeSTI · 2005-08-26, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nightwalker

I got an EVO btw guys! Hope to see you guys at a Thursday meet soon. Getting it delivered next week.

bastard

j/k

where did you buy it? delivered is not a term in my vocab when it comes to cars

Dean · 2005-08-26, 12:31 PM

Cool

cody · 2005-08-26, 02:57 PM

Nice!

nightwalker · 2005-08-26, 04:01 PM

There's a guy in Truckee that finds exactly what you're looking for and gets the car for you at a pretty good price. That's why it's being delivered. I'm going nuts waiting for it.

2005-08-25, 10:12 AM	#55
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!	Sperry, good to know. A bunch of guys on WRXF run the HD in hot climates. They complain that it's hard to shift on cold mornings before the car warms up. I can't comment from personal experience as I had mine changed at the dealer, but I did intend to use the LD based on this climate. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-08-25, 10:21 AM	#57
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!	Good info, thanks. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-08-25, 09:23 PM	#58
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	what is WRXF? __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-08-25, 09:23 PM	#59
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!	Sorry, www.wrxfanatics.com. I'm Cody there as well. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-08-25, 09:33 PM	#60
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	oh i c. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-08-25, 09:46 AM	#52
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Just an FYI, mine had the lightweight shockproof installed at S2 after the incident at RFR. THat is probably the only reason it was able to drive broken as long as it did.

2005-08-26, 12:07 PM	#61
nightwalker EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 50 Car: 2003 Evolution VIII why?	I got an EVO btw guys! Hope to see you guys at a Thursday meet soon. Getting it delivered next week.

2005-08-26, 12:31 PM	#63
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.	Cool __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-08-26, 02:57 PM	#64
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!	Nice! __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-08-26, 04:01 PM	#65
nightwalker EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 50 Car: 2003 Evolution VIII why?	There's a guy in Truckee that finds exactly what you're looking for and gets the car for you at a pretty good price. That's why it's being delivered. I'm going nuts waiting for it.