Originally Posted by big_news_1

I still think I want to get the car on a good scantool someday, just so I know my actual tranny slip. But in reference to my other comment, what do you guys think about my dogbone theory? I've asked this question before and never gotten a good answer, so this time I'm pushing it on everybody . Could a worn-out dogbone cause shifts that feel sluggish due to higher amounts of engine/tranny swing?

Originally Posted by big_news_1

I still think I want to get the car on a good scantool someday

Originally Posted by opensourceguy

Big news: I highly doubt you have a tranny problem. Drive my car on a bad day, and it will make your'* seem like the drivetrain makes extra power.

Yes, driving your car is 10* weather will kill your car in about 6 months . Driving your car in that weather is not bad, but going past 3,000rpm before the engine gets up to temp, IS bad. Just think there is an egg under your foot when the car is warming up. Then you will be okay. I don't even think about going past 2k before I see my temp gauge move. But that'* just me. Others may disagree.


-justin

Originally Posted by big_news_1

Hehehe.... alright, thanks guys! I always figured the motor mounts could affect the "feel" of the car adversely, I just wanted to make sure. My next question: what options do I have for either a stiffer, high quality dogbone or else a solid mount in place of the dogbone?

Originally Posted by big_news_1

Yeah, I definitely take it easy when it'* really cold outside. My question pertained more to whether or not it'* ok to drive hard once the engine is up to 180 degrees.

But all that aside. How 'bout my previous question?!

Originally Posted by big_news_1

Lol, it'* okay Lakeville... I appreciate you addressing the winter driving question. I'm glad that hard driving in the cold is okay once I'm up to normal operating temp. Thanks, man.