Originally Posted by
xdrmusclex
Also, new cables in Nokon housing shouldn't need grease, maybe a very light oil, but they probably already had a teflon or related coating on them. A grease (usually referring to a heavier weight) may actually make the cable movement more sluggish.
The problem was not in the housing, but below the bottom bracket, where the cable comes in contact with the frame. That's the only point where significant friction may occur.
I know how to adjust and how a FD functions; that's why I was able to troubleshoot the problem myself.