Track review of GM Synchromesh FRICTION MODIFIED
02-12-2004, 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by Road Rage
Projext SSAP1 - think of your car as a beautiful woman - she may take a while to warm up properly, but a lot of love and a little patience will pay off.
Projext SSAP1 - think of your car as a beautiful woman - she may take a while to warm up properly, but a lot of love and a little patience will pay off.
Is that some sort of oxymoron... "beautiful woman ... will pay off"?
02-12-2004, 09:17 PM
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well after reading the owners manual on the part about optimal shifting it said that i should shift at 15mph, 25mph, 40mph...etc...so basically i was shifting early...i guess this is why i got the notchy feeling...all day today i tried to shift like the manual said and it was rather smooth...so i guess it was my own fault...
03-25-2004, 02:36 PM
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I went ahead and changed the tranny oil again with fresh GMS FM when I changed my engine oil. I thought about waiting, since it was still shifting perfect, but I figured I should do it anyway. Unless this oil doesn't hold up to summer temps, I'm going to stick with this. I loved MT-90 in the summer, but it didn't feel as smooth as the GMS FM does now.
04-17-2004, 03:28 PM
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Gernby or others,
Since there are other threads out there on trans oil, I thought I would check and see how the Friction Modified GM stuff was holding out. Wish you hadn't changed it though - would have been nice to see how long it lasted with someone who was tracking the car. From what I read, you seem to think the GM FM is much better than the Honda MTF. So far, the GM FM will be my choice for the next change. I don't have any problems with the Honda MTF, but am always ready for something better.
Since there are other threads out there on trans oil, I thought I would check and see how the Friction Modified GM stuff was holding out. Wish you hadn't changed it though - would have been nice to see how long it lasted with someone who was tracking the car. From what I read, you seem to think the GM FM is much better than the Honda MTF. So far, the GM FM will be my choice for the next change. I don't have any problems with the Honda MTF, but am always ready for something better.
04-17-2004, 04:53 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by nsx555
Gernby or others,
Since there are other threads out there on trans oil, I thought I would check and see how the Friction Modified GM stuff was holding out.
Gernby or others,
Since there are other threads out there on trans oil, I thought I would check and see how the Friction Modified GM stuff was holding out.
04-17-2004, 05:06 PM
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RR, I have only used MTF, so I can't compare to others except for what I have read. I have about 30k miles and have changed once. I do have a couple of quarts of NEO that I am hesitant to use since a couple of people didn't like it. Seems like you thought it was too thin, but just by feel, it seems to be similar. Have you run any tests on it, since I am curious? I am planning on the GM friction modified only on Gernby's recommendation. Have you any specs on the GM stuff?
Thanks,
john
Thanks,
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04-17-2004, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by Road Rage
Projext SSAP1 - think of your car as a beautiful woman - she may take a while to warm up properly, but a lot of love and a little patience will pay off.
Projext SSAP1 - think of your car as a beautiful woman - she may take a while to warm up properly, but a lot of love and a little patience will pay off.
This is a touchy subject. The analogy makes me blush. 
The biggest difference is that there are times when I think I actually understand automobiles. I never suffer that illusion when it comes to women.
RED
04-17-2004, 05:56 PM
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No doubt about that MX5, no doubt. They are mysterious creatures- we are just butt-heads. 
I was listening to Colin Powell the other day, and he was talking about how he relaxes. He collects cars, and he likes to work on them to relax. Then he said something i have often said and thought - "one great thing about cars is they give you back exactly what you put into them".
That is so true. With people, even ones you love, you can only get a certain amount of success or ROI on your investment of time, affection, thoughtfulness, anger, etc. With cars, if you change the engine oil, your car runs better and will last longer. If you flush the coolant, you will ensure no damage from freezing. It is quid pro quo taken to the max, the 69th factorial, or whatever analogy works for ya.
Anyone else feel that way?
I was listening to Colin Powell the other day, and he was talking about how he relaxes. He collects cars, and he likes to work on them to relax. Then he said something i have often said and thought - "one great thing about cars is they give you back exactly what you put into them".
That is so true. With people, even ones you love, you can only get a certain amount of success or ROI on your investment of time, affection, thoughtfulness, anger, etc. With cars, if you change the engine oil, your car runs better and will last longer. If you flush the coolant, you will ensure no damage from freezing. It is quid pro quo taken to the max, the 69th factorial, or whatever analogy works for ya.
Anyone else feel that way?