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      10-12-2012, 10:05 AM   #246
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Originally Posted by 330indy View Post
I wonder if a survey is needed...
I have observed more coupe owners with this issue than roadsters.
One could surmise the coupe's extra chassis rigidity may be less forgiving in the total package when you factor all things.... tranny mounts, engine mounts, bushings, not to mention the actual MT fluid used, age/wear, and mileage.
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I don't think there's a whole lot of flex causing the issue, the motor mounts and tranny mounts are both softer to begin with. I really think it's just not a good tranny designed for this motor. Do we see a lot of 3.0si folks with this issue or just S54 equipped E85/6?
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