Where to buy REDLINE?

[P1E]

Where is the best [read: cheapest] place in SA to buy REDLINE gearbox oil? Is it common enough to find anywhere, or will I have to shop around?

[Chris32]

Pfitzer performance gearbox centre sells it, as does Autobarn Milend

[whatsisname]

S&J Automotive (I think that's their name? - WRX specialists) sell Redline products too.

[P1E]

Thanks!

Are there different types of REDLINE gearbox oil? If so, what am I looking for?

And I assume autObarn sell standard engine oil as well? I'll head down that way tomorrow.

[Chris32]

lightweight shockproof, blue in colour, comes in a one gallon contianer

Autobarn sells pretty much everything mate

[whatsisname]

There's a few different types of Redline g'box oils, Shockproof Lightweight is probably the best option for the R33 GTS25t g'box.

Redline gear lubricants

For a full rundown have a read here - www.redlineoil.com

The Aussie site isn't much good but here it is www.redlineoil.com.au

[sky30]

Is any one using the redline oil, what benefits did it give over stock type oil??

Whats it worth??

[Nozila]

how much does the shockproof cost and also how much would be needed to refill the gearbox as more than likely, im going to change my gearbox oil this weekend.

[Pawley]

speaking of gearboxes.... anyone know of a reasonably priced 33 gtst box for sale in Adelaide?

[Chris32]

Is any one using the redline oil, what benefits did it give over stock type oil??

Whats it worth??

I have had it in for a few weeks now, heaps better than the previous oil. my 'box used to crunch shift from 3rd to 4th under load, it has cleared that right up. Everyone who has used it seems to swear by the stuff, only complaints I have heard is from people who have used the really lightweight stuff

Also says on the container that its good for 400,000kms, so the price tag of jsut under $100 is well worth it IMO. Only need one container, and oyu will have a little bit left over from 1 Gallon

Chris

[Nozila]

$100 for gearbox oil is imo pricey. What about castrol vmw80 i think its called, is it resonable for say someone like me who doesnt have a spare $100.

[whatsisname]

VMX80 is "NO WHERE NEAR" as good as Shockproof. I've used VMX80 , Motul and Redline in my g'box and the Redline is so much better than the others it's not funny! $100-120 isn't "that" much to spend, it's not like you have to change it every 5000km (although I usually do). Most people blow $100 on a night out.

Edit: Oops forgot to add... yes, Castrol VMX80 will be ok.

[Chris32]

it 'should' outlast the car, so for the price it is good value

For the improvemet in shift quality, it is well worth the extra cost over normal oil

[Nightcrawler]

I have been running lightweight shockproof oil for a year now and it is bloody fantastic. Last I paid for a 4lt container was about $130 - and I change it every 10,000km. It completely eliminates the old S15 box problem of clunking/sticking from 1st to 2nd gear change at high revs. Highly recommended. Last I bought it from the rally shop on Magill road (might be the place Matt is referring to).

[whatsisname]

Yeah that's the one Andrew. I use to pay $103 for it from PPG ~3yrs ago.

Happy b'day too dude. You're almost as old as me, in another couple of years you'll BE the same age as me (I've stopped having b'days so I don't get any older)

[Nightcrawler]

thanks mate .... yeah I think I'll stop having birthdays now too

[Nozila]

how many litres is required to fill the r33 and r32 gearbox.