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> And here is why, kiddies, you should be aware of, potholes and speedbumps and wear 'n tear
Brando
post Jul 19 2007, 05:37 PM
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After the Autocross this past saturday I was merging onto the 91 West and hit a friggin deep pothole on the passenger's side. What happened? I guess it shook violently enough to bust two bolts fron my front swaybar mount on the body. Holy crap! That would explain the thunk I hear every time I hit a bump.

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This was after dropping the front end about ½" and moving the droplinks inward about 1½" inward on stiffness. The car handled great until this happened!
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post Jul 19 2007, 05:41 PM
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And... get this... A busted engine mount could lead to some serious issues. Driving home today I had an epiphany as 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th were somehow missing from my shift pattern. You should not track your car at all with a busted engine mount. I'm running the solid trans mounts in the rear, got a pair of 911 engine mounts to replace them with which I'll be doing later this evening. Observe:

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It seems even my little 1.8 has enough torque to bust shit loose. V8 in disguise? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) Was doing burnouts in L.A. last month and popped an engine mount. I plan on going with solid engine-to-bar mounts, then running 911 sport engine mounts from the engine bar to the body (a-la early method). That may take time, I have a pair of good stock 914 engine mounts that should go in tomorrow.
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post Jul 19 2007, 06:05 PM
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dude, that thing is DIRTY ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)


time to buy a case of break cleaner ...
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post Jul 19 2007, 06:10 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 19 2007, 07:05 PM) *

dude, that thing is DIRTY ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)


time to buy a case of break cleaner ...


The dirt may be the only thing holding the drivetrain in right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Jul 19 2007, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 19 2007, 04:05 PM) *

dude, that thing is DIRTY ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)


time to buy a case of break cleaner ...
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I would be more inclined to say "well used"...but who the fuck cares?..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jul 19 2007, 06:22 PM
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The tranny mount isn't "busted", it just came apart. I'd sure take a look at the front mounts, 'cause it looks like the motor shifted forward some. The Cap'n
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post Jul 19 2007, 06:24 PM
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I agree the motor just shifted due to your front mounts. As for the sway bar, pick up an Engman kit and that should take care of that problem. I think I have a front engine mount brand new for your car, you were going to get it last time you were here.

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post Jul 19 2007, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 19 2007, 04:22 PM) *

'cause it looks like the motor shifted forward some. The Cap'n


to my untrained eye, it sure looks like the motor & tranny moved backwards, not forward ...

but what do i know?
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post Jul 19 2007, 06:55 PM
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Spot on Andy. I already have the mounts for the front, they go in tomorrow.

Scott, I totally forgot you had that mount. I'll be able to put my car on a rack tomorrow and get mine knocked out.
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post Jul 19 2007, 07:15 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 19 2007, 05:48 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 19 2007, 04:22 PM) *

'cause it looks like the motor shifted forward some. The Cap'n


to my untrained eye, it sure looks like the motor & tranny moved backwards, not forward ...

but what do i know?
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Silly! Forwards toward the back bumper! Don't you nerds know anything! The Cap'n
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post Jul 19 2007, 07:17 PM
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Potholes and speedbumps and tears OH My...
Potholes and speedbumps and tears... OH MY!

BE careful, might knock those sequins right off of your ruby slippers....

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post Jul 19 2007, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 19 2007, 07:15 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 19 2007, 05:48 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 19 2007, 04:22 PM) *

'cause it looks like the motor shifted forward some. The Cap'n


to my untrained eye, it sure looks like the motor & tranny moved backwards, not forward ...

but what do i know?
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Silly! Forwards toward the back bumper! Don't you nerds know anything! The Cap'n


Actually, the engine and tranny stayed where they were
The car went forwards
That's what you get when you try and drive a Teener
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post Jul 19 2007, 09:11 PM
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sideshifter + solid engine to bar mounts + sport outer mounts? sounds like the bar will bounce around now, and the shift rod (if you remember) passes through the bar (which WAS stationary)

12 pack of guinness says you will have shifting issues due to the shiftrod interfering with the now movable engine bar.

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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 19 2007, 07:11 PM) *

sideshifter + solid engine to bar mounts + sport outer mounts? sounds like the bar will bounce around now, and the shift rod (if you remember) passes through the bar (which WAS stationary)

12 pack of guinness says you will have shifting issues due to the shiftrod interfering with the now movable engine bar.


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post Jul 19 2007, 11:51 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 19 2007, 08:11 PM) *

sideshifter + solid engine to bar mounts + sport outer mounts? sounds like the bar will bounce around now, and the shift rod (if you remember) passes through the bar (which WAS stationary)

12 pack of guinness says you will have shifting issues due to the shiftrod interfering with the now movable engine bar.



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post Jul 20 2007, 09:25 AM
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Hey Jim, how long's your 914 been on the road? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Does anyone make a 'semi solid' stockish engine mount for 4's?
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post Jul 20 2007, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 19 2007, 04:22 PM) *

The tranny mount isn't "busted", it just came apart. I'd sure take a look at the front mounts, 'cause it looks like the motor shifted forward some. The Cap'n



You mean shifted back (toward the rear)?
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post Jul 21 2007, 06:45 PM
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 19 2007, 08:11 PM) *
sideshifter + solid engine to bar mounts + sport outer mounts? sounds like the bar will bounce around now, and the shift rod (if you remember) passes through the bar (which WAS stationary)

12 pack of guinness says you will have shifting issues due to the shiftrod interfering with the now movable engine bar.

Correct me if you've done the testing... But stock /4 engine mounts (soft rubber) are a lot squishier and plyable than 911 engine mounts. If anything it would be less flexible than stock /4 mounts. There would also be the option of going with 964 engine mounts which are hydraulically filled if I wanted the 'ultimate' comfort. As for their rigidity m unsure. But so far 911 engine mounts in my experience are stiffer than later 914 engine mounts.
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post Jul 21 2007, 06:53 PM
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someone explain the benefits of solid mounts, both f&r, to me. esp running them both at the same time. they must be a real joy 500 miles into a day of driving.

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post Jul 21 2007, 07:01 PM
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basically they help with shifting... They keep the engine and trans fixed in relation to the body and shift bar. Another benefit... They transfer a lot of vibration and noise to the body so they shake all your nuts and bolts loose for you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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