AWR Motor Mounts installed.

[andyfatsax]

Thanks to Vince and Glen for lending a hand. Made a boring job fun.

Anyway, I installed the front (95 durometer), the left and right poly inserts and the rear is on hold right now. It is a big job to tackle so I am going to wait for awhile.

Regarding the issue with the interior rattling I would have to say it is hardly noticeable. It rattles a little bit but hardly at all. When I install the 4th mount (88 durometer) I will give another update.

Performance notations: I don't know what to say....it feels the way it should feel. There is increased lashing in 1st gear but hardly any in 2nd gear. When accellerating and shifting there is no play (doesn't feel rubbery) in the tranny or engine. I have noticed an increase in handling and accelleration. The shifting and smooth transition to redline is the most noticeable advantage.

Over all I am very happy with it, so far, and it was money well spent.

[FunkyBuddha]

Cool. Anytime man. I'm just paying for it now due to the lack of sleep but any car install is worth it.

[andyfatsax]

Thx bro, Vince hung with me till 9:30 then we went for wings. Sorry you missed out.

[Kona Bear]

Good Job. How long did it take?

[andyfatsax]

3hrs for the 1st 3 mounts, but I could do it in 2hrs or less now that I know what tools are required and what the best procedure is.

[FunkyBuddha]

Ya that bar for your massive jack came in handy for extra torque leverage.

[andyfatsax]

No way we could have did the job with out it.

[Nutari]

Ya that bar for your massive jack came in handy for extra torque leverage.
HAH

I used the same thing. :)

[FunkyBuddha]

No way we could have did the job with out it.

Dude your eyeballs were starting to pop out trying to loosen the front mount from the subframe LOL

[andyfatsax]

Ha, one quick twist of the wrist with that 3 ft bar and its done....

[YayArea420]

I am going to install my front motor mount this weekend. Do I need to torque anything down or just as tight as I can make it? Any special tools I need to know about before I start? Thanks in advance for the help.

[FunkyBuddha]

Get a long pipe for leverage. That's all. It took about 20min to get the mount off and put the new one in.

[Maxx Mazda]

Yo Andy, take me for a ride in your car. I wanna see if they're worth it.

[andyfatsax]

Sure. You take it for a rip if you want. I still haven't installed the 4th yet. Not sure if I will...it is so friggin smooth right now.

Maxx reg for the tunerworks bimmerfest thing. Me and Glen are going. MIke you should too, lets represent.

[Maxx Mazda]

Sure. You take it for a rip if you want. I still haven't installed the 4th yet. Not sure if I will...it is so friggin smooth right now.

Maxx reg for the tunerworks bimmerfest thing. Me and Glen are going. MIke you should too, lets represent.

Sweet. I need info!

[igdrasil]

hehe

install the rear mount and rattling will own you!

[Maxx Mazda]

hehe

install the rear mount and rattling will own you!

That's phat. I want these mounts SO bad... I need my car to rattle at idle to cancel out the rattling my subs give off LOL!

Seriously though, I want it stiffer than my caak on a Friday night!

[FunkyBuddha]

Nick..here's the registration form...It's free..come out!!

http://www.bimmerfest.com/event.php?action=insertregistration&EvId=5

[andyfatsax]

With the 3 mounts I have in there now I am very happy with the results. Rattling is still not bad. It vibrates now but not severe. I am procrastinating only because it is a big job to do that last mount.

[MyZmZm]

I'll be installing the front and driver's side mounts later this week - any tips or suggestions you can offer, or things to be aware of?

TIA

[Maxx Mazda]

Nick..here's the registration form...It's free..come out!!

http://www.bimmerfest.com/event.php?action=insertregistration&EvId=5

Ya man, isn't this for BIMMERS ONLY?!?!?!

[FunkyBuddha]

I'll be installing the front and driver's side mounts later this week - any tips or suggestions you can offer, or things to be aware of?

TIA

One thing is you might want to go into the engine bay and spray the bolts that need to come out w/ wd40 or liquid wrench the night before you are doin the install. Just makes the bolts come off a lot easier.

You'll also need to take out the battery on the driver's side to access that mount.

Have a jack and a couple of jackstands ready. As soon as you remove either of the side mounts, the engine or tranny will sag. So you need the jackstands to hold up your car, while you use the jack to brace the engine.

[CasopoliS]

I am going to install my front motor mount this weekend. Do I need to torque anything down or just as tight as I can make it? Any special tools I need to know about before I start? Thanks in advance for the help.

You will need a 17mm deep socket. If you don't use a deep socket you will strip the bolts. This is because the ratchet will hit part of the frame as you twist it, thus slowly pulling it off the nut. I used about an 18" pipe and slid it over the ratchet for leverage. Put a block of wood under the engine (after putting the car on jack stands), then jack up the engine VERY slightly.... maybe 1/2". If you look at the stock mount as you are jacking up the engine, you will see the rubber relax and the bolt move up a bit. Once you do this, it will be easy to take the bolts off. You can take them off in any order you want, and when you put in the new mount, just tighten them as much as you can with the 18" pipe.... that should be good.

[andyfatsax]

Couldn't of said it better myself. ^^^^^

You will not be able to get the bolts out without a breaker bar...as mentioned, we used the handle from the jack for extra leverage. Extentions for your wratchet will be helpfull and there is one bolt you won't be able to get at with a wratchet (right under the batt box) so you will need a wrench for that.

[Protege52003]

Ha, one quick twist of the wrist with that 3 ft bar and its done....

i used my 44 inch load bar for my thule rack with the end-cap off.....took no effort.........

[otmsp]

hehe

install the rear mount and rattling will own you!
yes sir...