Screen sharing in 10.8 slower than in 10.7?

Hi everyone,
I use screen sharing a lot with my 10.7 server and 10.7 clients. I have now set up a fresh installation of 10.8 Server, but screen sharing to it seems way slower on the same connection. It takes around 10 seconds to connect (2-3 seconds with 10.7) and the speed (i.e. when dragging windows or typing) is slower, too.
Did you encounter similar issues?
Thanks
Björn

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After upgrading both to Mountain Lion now screen sharing is usless. Apps are slow, mouse movements do not track well and forget about video, it doesn't even render.
I did notice something interesting, if i do connect a monitor to the headless mac pro the issues go away. Everything runs smooth like it used to headless on 10.7 until i disconnect the monitor, then back to slow town.
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