Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[R L Newb]

Originally Posted by eikond

Has anyone local done a trans and dif oil swap?

I've been thinking about this for a while and I'm just about ready to pull the trigger. It sounds like Pentosin MTF2 and Motul Gear 300 are the two popular choices. I think the Motul is the way I'd rather go based on what I've read about the performance of it. Plus the bottle has a nice spout that makes it really easy to fill directly without needing a pump or funnel, etc..

I was pricing out Motul.. It's about $20 a bottle. I would need 4 bottles for both Trans and Diff. So it would be about $80.

I checked Amazon.. i could get a full case for $160 shipped. That's 12 bottles.

Does anyone want to go in with me? 12 bottles would be enough for 3 people. That would be under $55 each.. a lot better than $80.


Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks
Seth

I've done two so far and about ready for my third. I really like Amsoil severe gear in the diff, it holds up as well as the Subaru Extra-S I use for wrx/sti's. The amsoil in the tranny though... really don't like the shift feel. I've been trying to find another GL3/4 to replace it with.

Pentosin supposedly gives a nice shift feel, even cold, but it's so thin makes me second guess long term.

Also, the trans is GL3/4 and the diff is GL5 oils. are you saying you'd use one type of motul for both? We have soft/yellow metal synchros in the trans and they can't handle a GL5 oil. It's the only reason I'm not running Extra-S for the BRZ as well.

[eikond]

Originally Posted by R L Newb

I've done two so far and about ready for my third. I really like Amsoil severe gear in the diff, it holds up as well as the Subaru Extra-S I use for wrx/sti's. The amsoil in the tranny though... really don't like the shift feel. I've been trying to find another GL3/4 to replace it with.

Pentosin supposedly gives a nice shift feel, even cold, but it's so thin makes me second guess long term.

Also, the trans is GL3/4 and the diff is GL5 oils. are you saying you'd use one type of motul for both? We have soft/yellow metal synchros in the trans and they can't handle a GL5 oil. It's the only reason I'm not running Extra-S for the BRZ as well.

Thanks for the input!

I've been reading that the Motul is good for both trans and diff. It is GL4

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64088

[dsgerbc]

Holy crap, nine twins registered for C Streed in Toledo. I feel like I should come too, despite the chilly weather. We'll see how I feel Sat. night.

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Holy crap, nine twins registered for C Streed in Toledo. I feel like I should come too, despite the chilly weather. We'll see how I feel Sat. night.

You definitely should!


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[R L Newb]

Wait, SccaBRz are you Tim from GM or is the solstice a coincidence?

[CallmeDave]

Changing diff and trans fluid already?

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by R L Newb

Wait, SccaBRz are you Tim from GM or is the solstice a coincidence?

One and the same

[Accurate Race Shop]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

Changing diff and trans fluid already?

I changed mine late but the manual say something like 22k miles for a manual and 30k for an automatic. I also agree that the amsoil in the trans does not feel very smooth.

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[eikond]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

Changing diff and trans fluid already?

I'm looking for smoother shifting.. i'm a long way from actually needing to change the fluid.

[Accurate Race Shop]

Here is a quick fun fact for everyone. Unlike every other car I have ever owned every headlight/day time running light in our cars has it's own fuse. I had a head light go out and I bought new bulbs but I still couldn't get it to come back on. I ended up finally figuring that out after a lot of testing and scratching my head.

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[kask2_6.0]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

Changing diff and trans fluid already?

About to do mine for the 2nd time!

Originally Posted by eikond

I'm looking for smoother shifting.. i'm a long way from actually needing to change the fluid.

You won't be disappointed. Check with @DKPJester about splitting a case. Spending money for him..

[R L Newb]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

One and the same

Cool, I'm Brendan; you emailed me a month or so ago at work about autox this year. Speaking of which just pulled the STi off jack stands and ready for tomorrow at Silverdome!

[JDogg]

Anyone in the market for a Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace? I'm selling mine cuz it won't fit cuz I got Crawford BPBs. It's brand new, never used. I also have stock springs and sway bars for sale if anyone wants those too lol


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[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by R L Newb

Cool, I'm Brendan; you emailed me a month or so ago at work about autox this year. Speaking of which just pulled the STi off jack stands and ready for tomorrow at Silverdome!

Awesome! You should have a good time there, should be a really big site, though I have not driven on the southwest lot in quite some time, we usually used the north east.

May 10th there is a NWOR event down at the Toledo Express airport, I HIGHLY recommend attending that one!!