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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
the rear motor mount is the one that makes the most performance difference right off the bat. when the engine mounts were in development from most companies out there you didn't have side mounts failing.
Anyone considering the TRZ Dogbone Motor Mount.......
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the rear motor mount is the one that makes the most performance difference right off the bat. when the engine mounts were in development from most companies out there you didn't have side mounts failing.
Oh and the SU mount isn't??
Really? I've had the inserts for about 10,000 miles and I didn't think it was bad at all. Maybe I just got used to them. I think you're the only one who has complained about the 'vibrations' created from the inserts...no offense but i have to ask, are you sure you installed them right? lol
I may go back to the stock mount + inserts for DD and put the TRZ in *if/when* I go to the track...we'll see though I'm gonna give the TRZ a good 1000 miles or so and see how I feel about it then.
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
there is only one way to install the inserts if i am not mistaken
i didn't see anyone saying/inferring anything to this effect. most of the mounts out there have very good qualities each thier own. the only one i try and steer people away from is the AWR in softer durometers because the ms3 makes too much torque for that soft of a bushing.
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Being that there is only ONE way that they can be installed and still be able to slide back into the subframe I am SURE I installed them right. Furthermore installing inserts are cake in comparison to coilovers. Now no offense, but did you install yours? Lol for you to have asked that question I'm leaning towards no cuz Ken is right there is only one way to do em
Maybe im just super picky about my ride quality cuz put 350+ miles in a month and I felt no decline in vibes. I know what aftermarket mounts feel like and the inserts while not nearly as bad were also no where near stock.I actually over torqued them (body weight) just to make sure when I put em on, plus I didnt have a 1/2 torque wrench handy and didnt have a 19mm 3/8 socket for the 3/8 torque wrench I have...maybe that was the problem but I doubt it...extra tight is good I would imagine when it comes to a engine mount.
Yep
That was my thought also. I only have the inserts but a great improvement, the stock unit is very soft. They were noticable at first, now it just feels like it should have stock imo
That was my thought also. I only have the inserts but a great improvement, the stock unit is very soft. They were noticable at first, now it just feels like it should have stock imo
Yeah same deal here. When I first put them in, I noticed the vibes at idle with the A/C on, but I could live with it. I had the inserts in for over 10k miles and honestly there was barely any vibes whatesoever with the AC on. I dunno if it took 200, 500 or 1000 miles to 'break in' or whatever, but I am pretty certain the vibes did go down over time. I guess it's possible I was just getting used to it, but I'm fairly certain they went away (for the most part) over time... Hopefully my new TRZ will to, it's definitely got the vibes lol
Where are all the products we need?
I am surprised more tuning companies have not picked up on this car, where are the fully built Mazdaspeed 3 racing teams? Very slow to market. Kind of like the recent Civic si boo
I am surprised more tuning companies have not picked up on this car, where are the fully built Mazdaspeed 3 racing teams? Very slow to market. Kind of like the recent Civic si boo
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i have to send them some pictures of the side mount where it contacts the battery tray, then we should see them all done
Are you in the process of doing that? What kind of mounts are they going to be? Steel? What are the improvements?
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what you talkin bout captain?
South Africa, powered by ProtegeGarage and CP-e
what you talkin bout captain?
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- 2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P
the car pictured there is run by a professional race team, powered by parts from us and from cp-e. they have what i believe is CP-e's first front mount intercooler for the MS3 as well as our manifold and fuel pump, corksport downpipe, mazdaspeed air intake.
sent them a dozen shots today. they are going to be the same laser cut steel with poly bushings used on the rear mount. the steel used here is the same thats used on drag car/funny car/top fuel race car chassis', so its very strong. combine that with thick TIG welds and i think you'll find there is no flex or chance of rupture compared to the thin stock equipment.
I disagree....overtorqueing past the recommended values would compress the bushings unecessarily and thus take away some of their damping abilities....and likely produce vibrations in exceeding those inherent in a new, correct installation...
sort of like installing a new shock absorber and failing to cut the temporary compression tie....defeating the design's purpose from the get-go....
I realize tastes in personal comfort vary widely but I've been driving all kinds of performance vehicles for 39 years now and the 'vibes' produced by the TRZ rear mount after the break-in period rank in the 'very mild' category....
