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markus
11-27-2006, 09:01 PM
Just took her for a test drive and the vibration at idle is gone and the car just feels smoother down the road.
R1daveg
11-28-2006, 06:04 AM
I did mine a few weeks ago and agree,it just felt smoother. That was, at least, until the centre bearing went bad last week... :(
mattyb
11-28-2006, 07:04 AM
I was just going to ask had u guys replaced the centre bearing and flex disc while you were there. then again its not so hard once you are used to just getting under there and ripping it all apart for something to do. often replacing all mounts stiffens everything up and relays the load they were all sharing before to the weakest point, hence the centre bearing going, thats a half an hour job with the right tools. well done lads
markus
11-28-2006, 10:32 AM
flex disc and center bearing might be next but its getting too damn cold out now and I dont have a garage.
mattyb
11-28-2006, 06:10 PM
fair enough, i guess thatll give me time to send those pics after all lol
markus
11-28-2006, 11:06 PM
im really thinking about finishing up my suspension. the front will be brand new once it gets shocks and springs put on. Probly bilsteins and H&Rs

the rear will probly get new dogbones at the same time.

if not suspension then a good ol fashioned tuneup and new 02 sensors.
mattyb
11-29-2006, 02:22 AM
I am thinking the same things. it would be nice to take if off the road for a few weeks and spend a heap of cash on all the good bits and just get the whole done in one go.
markus
11-29-2006, 08:11 AM
oh i agree too but unfortunatley its my only car..
mattyb
11-29-2006, 09:11 AM
same
OneBeLow
11-29-2006, 10:45 AM
Just took her for a test drive and the vibration at idle is gone and the car just feels smoother down the road.

where did you get them from?
markus
11-29-2006, 10:51 AM
steve haygood. both engine and tranny mounts for $91.50 shipped.
OneBeLow
11-30-2006, 12:37 PM
steve haygood. both engine and tranny mounts for $91.50 shipped.

is he a member or does he have a website?
markus
11-30-2006, 04:29 PM
he has a website but its better to just call him and order what you want. good guy with good prices. very helpful too. www.stevehaygood.com i think
OneBeLow
12-05-2006, 03:30 PM
I ended up going with BMA, engine mounts were 94.00 shipped. I opted to go with these trans mounts...

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RE&Category_Code=TM

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/tranny_mounts/mounts_300.jpg

Putting in the motor mounts in a few hours, I cant wait!!