They are probably damaging that stuff because of the retarded rev hang with the stock tune.

 

dont forget about the 2nd gear ratio, thats probably just as big a reason as rev hang.

 

Interesting theory. I've got a bit of an attitude right now because I took a hit on my paycheck to replace some guys worn out shift forks under warranty and he blames anything else but his driving skills. I dont know what else would cause that.

 

Sorry. Maybe tomorrow will be better?

 

This is nothing new.

Most of the "problems" are due to poor maintenance/lack of research when modding/cheaping out on components.

Just go to a car meet and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.

 

I wonder if some people continue holding the shifter while driving or even keep pressure on it. That would cause extra shift fork wear because it cant just float in a engaged position like it was designed to.

 

There is probably a lot of that happening.

I took the Cobb tune out of my car and drove it for a while yesterday. That is awful. Subaru should be embarrassed. Total abuse of the clutch/trans without having any fun. Of course, you don't abuse the clutch/trans if you wait 10 seconds between shifts - It sucks to be beaten at each stoplight by the blue hairs driving mini vans though...

 

I just float gears. Or flat foot shift at redline like God intended.

I don't see rev hang being the issue it's been implemented in vehicles for ages now and it's only the performance vehicles seeing the issues. It comes down to lack of skill and the misunderstanding that their street car is the same thing that Colin McRae went flat out in.