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Suspension TSW Engine Mount Installed

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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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TSW Engine Mount Installed

Just did the TSW engine mount (from Way Motor Works)... Filled the instructions online and had zero problems!

Car drives great... Nice feel coming through the steering wheel and zero rock when going through the gears.

 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I have the same motor mount but have yet to install it. I have heard that you get additional vib s from this install on any speed over 25 mph; whats your input on this over the stock motor mount ???

Did you also install the lower mount ?

Let us all know your thoughts please ....................................
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Yep, you really get good tactile feedback from the road.
Not a crazy amount but IMO it drives like new, but I like to get feedback from the wheels when I drive.

Didn't install the lower, just the upper.

I highly recommend this mod / upgrade / necessity... For me, I had to do it - Glad I did!!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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You get a bit more vibrations at first, but it will settle down after a while.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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time to do the lower and the tranny mount now ;-)
 
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Old May 6, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I tried that item in our 05 MCSa. Driving around is not bad, but I found that with the automatic at a stop light the NVH was a bit much to deal with. Pop it in neutral and it was not as bad, so I think having a clutch would help a LOT with that.

However - the response of the car was excellent!
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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I thought about this mod. I did the powerflex bushings for the lower engine mount and saw a drastic amount of NVH (noise vibration and forgot what the h stands for) in the cabin during idle RPMS. It was quite annoying. I wonder if this mod does the same? But I do appreciate the tactile feel of the road and the fact there is no more engine rocking.
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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I only notice a little more vibration(V)/harseness(H) at idle. It is noticeable but I do not find it too annoying. I have stock bushings.
 
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