All orders have been shipped and tracking numbers sent

 

Sush, got my package today via UPS (dude, that was fast!) - looks awesome & can't wait to get the part on the FPD.

 

Glad to hear. Take some pictures of the FPD!

 

I picked up the FPD from the shop just a lil' while ago. The LMM is on (courtesy of Dr.Steve & Chief) with the street bushings. There's a small amount of additional vibration, but response is more direct & "raw" which is exactly what I was looking for. After we get some mileage under our belt, we'll swap the street bushings out for the race bushings & then re-post. Keep up the great work bruthaman!

 

Think mine has gone on a walkabout.. .

 

Emailed you your tracking number. Should be arriving tomorrow via FedEx.

 

Glad you like it.. Let me know when you swap to the race bushing!

 

Can I get one with an aluminum "bushing" for a racecar application? I guess that I could have my tool/die maker buddy fab some.

 

I would not recommend solid bushings as it will cause serious strain to the axles. We offer a race bushing that might surprise you!

 

Recieved! Very impressed Sushil -Thanx.. .

 

Very welcome, post some pictures as you go through your build!

 

In a strictly race car application solid bushings are used quite frequently...

 

Understandable. For many applications, solid motor mounts will be very effective. However, on the R53, if all the motor mounts are solid, there is no give to prevent axle hop and it will eventually lead to axle failure.

 

Looks like exactly what I want for my car, Where can I get one and how much do I need to spend this payday? I dont like inserts on a track setup do they make one for the LARGE tranny mount?

 

Partsman
I was just looking at this on WMW noticed yours is silver like oem color, the pics I have seen are black, I would like silver, can you specify color?

 

I believe the silver(bare aluminum) one in the first post is actually a unfinished piece...you will have to confirm this with Sushil. I think the black anodized/powder coated one is the finished product...again, check with Sushil at BSH.

 

They all come in black. it's a hard coat. it's best for the Alum to have a coating.

 

Black Anodized is the only color available. The picture shown is a tester that was not anodized. If you do not anodize the aluminum, it will become oxidized and pitted overtime, especially if there is salt present.

 

You can get one from a number of retailers for $129.99 + Shipping with your choice of a Street or Race bushing.

We are looking into developing a Transmission Motor Mount at this time.

 

I just ordered one of the lowers from D/T, but I need to sit around in Iraq for a year before I install it . Hopefully by that time you will have the trans/engine mount developed, and one of those will alo be sitting in my garage when I get home.

 

Here is my personal input on the BSH Lower Motor Mount. I have read all the posts in this thread and I think the opinions are nice but PICTURES tell the real stories. Since no one has posted pics of the install, here are mine.

Bottom line though is this is a HIGH QUALITY product that is made well and very easy to install for even beginners that know how to turn a wrench. In addition, if you have any questions on this product, you can talk to Sushil at BSH and he is very knowledgeable and drives a sweet Mini himself.

Here is the Motor Mount just after unwrapping it from the packaging:


Here is the factory motor mount as I am removing it:


Here is a picture of all it took to get to the mounts to swap them (15-20 minutes tops):


Here is the NEW mount installed on the car:


Here is the Motor Mounts side by side (NO COMPARISON):

 

Sweet man thanks for the install pics. how is everything working? Ibought one but cant install it for a year and when I can I've got sooooo many parts going on that it will be hard to notice one single pice.

 

Any updated reviews?

Comparison vs Powerflex?

 

So far so good. I am driving it from AZ to CA on Thursday so I will let you know after a good road trip but I am happy so far. The install is easy also.

Stay SAFE over there in Iraq and THANK YOU for your service!

 

My stock lower bushing developed a crack so at AMVIV, Way Motorworks installed a BSH lower mount. The first thing I noticed was greatly increased noise and vibration even as soon as I started the motor. I thought I would run the car awhile to see if it softened up any. I am still on my extended trip home so am not home yet. But I suspect the race version has been installed on my car. It is a bit too noisy for my liking. If there is an easy and inexpensive way to try out the street version to see if I like it, I would. Or I might consider going back to the a stock mount and take this as a $120 lesson learned.

HOWEVER,,,,after driving my car very long distances for a week, I do notice improvement in the cars handling in that when cornering hard at speed, my front wheels appear to stay better planted on acceleration. I guess that is what is meant by less wheel hop. The BSH lower mount does work to improve performance in this way.