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Nm sells one, I have always read that is a nice upgrade and improves drivability, may I know why? What does it exactly do? And why does it help?
Thank you!
I have the NM one,
What it does is prevent the engine from moving excessively in the engine bay. When you drive the car, and accelerate, the engine moves in the mounts before it transfers power to the wheels. By adding a stiffener (mount) you limit the range of motion and get a quicker response from the drivetrain.
the NM mount goes around the factory mount rather than replace it. It only really "helps" under engine load (acceleration) rather than just being a stiff chunk of plastic that sends engine vibrations into the car.
While its not as "strong" as other mounts mentioned here, its perfect for the person who just wants a little more performance, positive drivetrain engagement, and a mod that literally takes about 3 min to install.
As a owner of a stick car, I say its a must. It eliminates the "rubber banding" of the engine swinging back and forth.
Let us know what you thoughts are on it. I'm a little skeptical on the vibrations from the vibratechnics. The bushings look really small
I just looked at the photo of it again and its hard to judge the size without any reference. Where are you guys buying these from. The drive train lash is driving me nuts. I had all the mounts inserted/replaced on my R53
FWIW, A few years ago I bought the powerflex yellow ones. I ran for about 1500 miles, but removed them because of vibration. My car is an auto, and the vibration was very significant, especially at a stop light with the A/C on. I then installed the NM inserts, and have found them to be acceptable from a vibration standpoint. The reduction of torque steer is welcome, and I'm happy with this setup.
I have the NM inserts that I have had the car for around 80k miles. I think they are wore out because I am getting a lot of movement in the engine. I am looking at the bsh, the torque solutions, and the vibratechnics mounts. I am not worried about vibration because the coilovers make the ride rough as it is.
I have the NM inserts that I have had the car for around 80k miles. I think they are wore out because I am getting a lot of movement in the engine. I am looking at the bsh, the torque solutions, and the vibratechnics mounts. I am not worried about vibration because the coilovers make the ride rough as it is.
Get the vibra-technics. The torque solutions appears to be the same as the bsh. I've had the bsh and it makes the car feel like it's about to fall apart. I had it for more than a year then gave up and took it off. I tried the power flex black as well but they didn't feel that good. Too much vibration and not a very connected feeling.
The vibra-technics vibrates when you first install, then it starts settling down. I've had mine a couple months now and I love it, wouldn't trade it for anything. It feels as connected as the bsh but way smoother.
I am not really too worried about the vibrations. Plus I am on coilovers so everything shakes. I just can't see why this is $60 more the Torque solutions and BSH.
My car is an auto, and the vibration was very significant, especially at a stop light with the A/C on. I then installed the NM inserts, and have found them to be acceptable from a vibration standpoint. The reduction of torque steer is welcome, and I'm happy with this setup.
Also have an auto with an NM insert and was thinking about removing it then decided to pull it spray a liberal dose of silicon lubricant and reinsert reduced vibration at stop lights by about 40% much better!
Any suitable lub that doesn't attack the rubber/ polyurethane should have a similar impact on vibration.
I am not really too worried about the vibrations. Plus I am on coilovers so everything shakes. I just can't see why this is $60 more the Torque solutions and BSH.
Go ahead and get the BSH, unless you only track the car, you'll regret it.