R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

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Old May 29, 2020 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Stop
Nice clean build!

I see you have the Vibra-Technics motor mounts. I'm definitely going to replace my worn upper and lower mounts with Vibra-Technics street mounts. I'm curious if you also replaced the gearbox mount and what your experience was with that.
For the gear box mount I went with the Powerflex polyurethane mount to keep some of the translation of vibration to the interior down while having a rather rigid motor setup. I was very happy with the result, seem to really stiffen things up, give a very nice shifting feel, and really did not add significant vibration to the cabin. For a street car, this is what I found to be the best all around setup.
 
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Old May 29, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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AWESOME !!!!!
I love the build log. I wish I woulda better did one with my car.
I very much like your shifter boot and I LOVE those tail light , I wish they had then for the pre facelift. Mine is a mismatch of them as it's a late 04 car.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 06:16 PM
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Well its bitter sweet, but this car is officially listed as of tonite on Bring a Trailer, have a classic mini pickup project that needs some serious love, and something had to give. This car will sit if I prioritize that project since I won't have the time to do the car I have always shown this car. Any one interested head over! Still can't believed I'm letting it go, had a lot of fun with this car! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...kmate-edition/
 
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