[big911fan]

Tom- Are you saying the bearing seal deteriorates from non-use? I can see that on soft gasket or rubber material but what about the hard plastic bearing seal?

Also, why do you think that some of the solutions offered up for solving this problem involve removing the seal and letting engine oil do the lubricating? Do you think that solution is a disaster waiting to happen?

Last, I was trying to rationalize why driving a car to near abuse was inherently better for the bearing than just normal usage or maybe even occasional use. I'll accept the premise that sitting for months on end might be an issue.

My logic is that once a vehicle is up to normal operating temperature for a reasonable period of time, driving it "like you stole it" serves no useful purpose, other than pure fun, except to increase wear and tear on the bearing.