Mazdaspeed engine mounts finally in...

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:47 am

Well i finally chucked in the new mazdaspeed engine mounts. the extra stiffness has really re-defined the cars character during cornering. the nb8b 'notchy gearbox' shift is now BUTTER SMOOTH. the clutch shudder is not noticeable anymore.
on the downside, the car hates bumpy roads even more now... :evil:

check out the old mounts. both clearly cracked...

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:41 pm

do you notice its more noizy at all??

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:55 pm

funny u ask that wun...
in take off, the engine sounds louder....but if u listen closely, it sounds more the like very tight vibrations through the chassis. the heavier vibrations that you could FEEL with the old mounts have turned into a tight vibration tha you can only HEAR.

tuned_to_fly · Postby **tuned_to_fly** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:02 am

May I ask where the best place to buy these is? I have found them on japanparts but thats about it..

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:41 am

boags

tuned_to_fly · Postby **tuned_to_fly** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:28 pm

Well I've found them listed at Corksport http://corksport.com/store/category/4v9 ... ngine.html for $69 a pair. MX5Mania have them listed at $75 each so even inc postage and freight they should be cheaper.. Might give them a try..

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:32 pm

i got these from boags GB a while back for $100 from memory.
labour involved is about 2 hours worth if u have a hoist available.

crzymx · Postby **crzymx** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:12 am

Forgive my ignorance but could someone explain the theory behind them?

ducktape69 · Postby **ducktape69** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:20 am

theory?
the only difference between the OEM and these mazdaspeed mounts is the polturethane/rubber stiffness of the mazdaspeed mounts are quite a bit stiffer/harder. as with anything u harden up on the car, better handling basically.

tuned_to_fly · Postby **tuned_to_fly** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:56 am

The Mazdaspeed mounts are 35% stiffer then factory mounts and therefore reduce engine/gb movement which results in a better shift feel etc etc. Few downsides are increased noise and vibrations.

I have contacted Corksport in the US to see what postage will be for 1 set and also for 3 sets so I'll keep everyone posted. Maybe a mini group buy is in order

Brad

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:44 pm

Is 44 USD cheaper?
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dep ... r=04-70155

I guess you need engin hoist to install? (I threw away the engin hoist bits on my engin).

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:14 pm

Mania's price has come down a lot. They were $120 + postage when I organised the GB.

I got them from Corksport.

tuned_to_fly · Postby **tuned_to_fly** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:19 pm

Thats US$44 each Wun whereas Corksport are US$69 for two so it seems Corksport are really cheap compared to others and even with the exchange rate and shipping it will still work out to be the best option depending on shipping costs.

MX5Mania are AUD$75 each plus postage so Corksport should be heaps cheaper especially if we get an order for three sets...

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:29 pm

wun911 wrote:Is 44 USD cheaper?
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dep ... r=04-70155

I guess you need engin hoist to install? (I threw away the engin hoist bits on my engin).

it would be a lot easier with the engine hoist wun.

you could use a trolley jack but a lot more work trickier.

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:56 pm

$75 EACH?????? :shock:

I'll need to correct myself then: Mania's price has gone UP a lot...


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