Mazsport Motor Mounts
02-03-2007, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PUR NRG
I knew the motor mounts would cause increased vibration. I was not aware of the extent that vibration would increase. It has, at least for me, increased the ride harshness to the point where it isn't tolerable as a daily driver. So the stock mounts are going back in.
I have a set of barely used Mazsport motor mounts that will go for sale soon. PM if interested.
I have a set of barely used Mazsport motor mounts that will go for sale soon. PM if interested.
02-03-2007, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Um yeah guys. Their motor mounts are almost solid and designed for use with their turbo kits. They are definitely not intended to make the engine smoother.
What would be the difference between using it on turbo'ed car and NA car??
02-03-2007, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
I think the experiences that some have had regarding installing these soild engine mounts on their street-driven RX-8s are fairly typical in that those who are inexperienced with either seriously modified street cars or race cars tend to be dissatisfied with the solid mounts. This seems to hold true in other arenas as well, such as nitrous, turbos, stiffer/lowered suspension, exhausts, etc. Many people take such mods casually and find themselves complaining about them. The problem is that we are never honest with ourselves about just how little we are really willing to sacrifice or devote in order to be the baddest RX-8 out there. These motor mounts are for serious streeters and racers only. Scott can plan on receiving my order soon as my own mounts are wasted.
02-03-2007, 12:36 PM
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Heh... for solid mounts, these ain't bad at all. Compare to a near solid mount in a piston engine (my integra before) and these don't seem harsh at all. I guess it depends on what your expectations are. I am extremely happy with mine. The car is silky smooth, UNLESS you bog it, or put heavy load on it. But for daily driving, I hardly even notice they are there.
02-03-2007, 02:00 PM
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Guys I appreciate your feedback. Although this issue is a matter of personal opinion and preference, customer satisfaction is very important to me and I will work on this issue this week. I feel confident I can provide a milder/softer version that will work with your current mounts. As always I value your support and brand loyality to Mazsport, I will have an update to this thread in a few of days, Scott
02-03-2007, 03:53 PM
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Perhaps you can provide urethane inserts? I have not seen what our stock mounts look like, but I have done this on other cars. It provides more stiffness and durability than stock but not as hard as a replacement.
02-13-2007, 05:13 PM
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We are currently testing new dampners and the new units are providing excellent results. Give me a few more days of testing and I will have a revision for the customers that would prefer a smoother feel. thanks guys,Scott
04-16-2007, 08:15 AM
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well the mounts are mazsport mounts... in fact scott has beefed up the bushing and they are on my car... i love it to be honest and it feels like a real car now... it seems that the car responds a little better
04-17-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
I think the experiences that some have had regarding installing these soild engine mounts on their street-driven RX-8s are fairly typical in that those who are inexperienced with either seriously modified street cars or race cars tend to be dissatisfied with the solid mounts. This seems to hold true in other arenas as well, such as nitrous, turbos, stiffer/lowered suspension, exhausts, etc. Many people take such mods casually and find themselves complaining about them. The problem is that we are never honest with ourselves about just how little we are really willing to sacrifice or devote in order to be the baddest RX-8 out there. These motor mounts are for serious streeters and racers only. Scott can plan on receiving my order soon as my own mounts are wasted.
04-28-2007, 07:51 PM
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Our transmission doesn't mount to the chassis with the usual crossbrace, it has a power plant frame that ties the transmission directly to the differential. Now, making different bushings for the diff might be a good idea, when running motor mounts like these.
