Rogue Engineering Trans Mounts

[Aries326]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

So I drove the car around today and these trans mounts are much better than factory. Much stiffer, transmission doesnt jerk when going 1-2 and 2-3, and NVH is atleast the same as factory if not actually better. Very happy with these mounts I highly recommend them. The mounts combined with Pennzoil Synchromesh, CDV delete, clutch stop, and ZHP knob it takes an unbearable shifting experience to an enjoyable one. It has changed the car completely

How difficult was the install?

[johanness]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

So I drove the car around today and these trans mounts are much better than factory. Much stiffer, transmission doesnt jerk when going 1-2 and 2-3, and NVH is atleast the same as factory if not actually better. Very happy with these mounts I highly recommend them. The mounts combined with Pennzoil Synchromesh, CDV delete, clutch stop, and ZHP knob it takes an unbearable shifting experience to an enjoyable one. It has changed the car completely

I agree 100%. Haven't done my fluid yet, but the other 4 (Trans mounts, ZHP, CDV & clutch stop) should all be a mandatory to-do on our cars. Big difference.

Glad it worked out for you!

[BIMMERGUY91]

Yes definitely all 5 are musts. The install was easy. I had the car on a lift so it made it really easy. Just drop a heat shield undo 6 bolts and drop the trans brace. Undo the old mounts. Laugh at how crappy they are and bolt the new mounts on (16 ft lb of torque) then slide the brace back in bolt it back up and put the top nuts on the trans mounts. Bolt the heat shield back down and youre done.

[Caddyshk]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

and NVH is atleast the same as factory if not actually better.

I can't say the same; however It doesn't bother me...

[BIMMERGUY91]

Are you sure you torqued the mounts to the correct spec. If you over torque them they will vibrate

[Caddyshk]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

Are you sure you torqued the mounts to the correct spec. If you over torque them they will vibrate

Yup - I only notice it a certain speeds - its kind of like tire noise is the best way to describe it.

[BIMMERGUY91]

hmmm. I havent really noticed anything like that. Ill try and listen and see if I hear anything

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Yup - I only notice it a certain speeds - its kind of like tire noise is the best way to describe it.

You've got NVH with the Rogue neoprene version? Poly are known for NVH, but I haven't heard that from most Rogue neoprene users. Maybe a bit more noise going into reverse and back to first, but otherwise not much change except shifting is more consistent and denial of second much less common. Any chance the infamous engine mount bolts could be acting up? Or has it been like this since the install?

It's kind of puzzling--just hoping we can get this sorted for you.

[BIMMERGUY91]

yeah i was thinking that the neoprene really should not have any increase in NVH and I havent noticed anything. I definitely hope we can figure out whats going on with your car! You deserve to enjoy your mounts as much as I am its quite a wonderful experience

[Caddyshk]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

You've got NVH with the Rogue neoprene version? Poly are known for NVH, but I haven't heard that from most Rogue neoprene users. Maybe a bit more noise going into reverse and back to first, but otherwise not much change except shifting is more consistent and denial of second much less common. Any chance the infamous engine mount bolts could be acting up? Or has it been like this since the install?

It's kind of puzzling--just hoping we can get this sorted for you.

Directly related to the install.

[Caddyshk]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

yeah i was thinking that the neoprene really should not have any increase in NVH and I havent noticed anything. I definitely hope we can figure out whats going on with your car! You deserve to enjoy your mounts as much as I am its quite a wonderful experience

It's a weekend and track car - Not concerned about creature comforts or noise...

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Directly related to the install.

Originally Posted by Caddyshk

It's a weekend and track car - Not concerned about creature comforts or noise...

Got it.

[Beedub]

Op link to what youve purchased please so i can do alittle research.

Id like to do this with engine mounts as well.

Throw me a link please :-)

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by Beedub

Op link to what youve purchased please so i can do alittle research.

Id like to do this with engine mounts as well.

Throw me a link please :-)

I know you asked Bimmerguy, but I know he went with the Rogue Engineering (RE) transmission mounts. These are the ones I'd recommend as well for a car that sees both street and track use. For a pure track only car, of if NVH is of no concern, poly mounts are fine, but they do have a lot of NVH. The Rogue are neoprene, and offer significant improvement in controlling movement of the transmission without a lot of NVH. (I had red poly mounts--great at controlling movement--sound was intolerable to me.)

Rogue Transmission Mounts
Rogue Engine Mounts

There's a sticky that covers a lot of this ground too.

If you go with the Rogue Engine Mounts send me your impressions so I can update the sticky. (I have data on the UUC and Vorschlag, but none on the Rogue which should offer good performance and only a slight increase in NVH.)

[BIMMERGUY91]

Yeah I went with the RE trans mounts. I would definitely recommend them if you are daily driving the car. I modified the CDV myself but you can buy a modified one form Zeckhausen, I made a clutch stop using a carriage bolt and a rubber pad but you can buy one from UUC and I think RE has one too, I bought the ZHP knob from Tischer BMW, and I got the Pennzoil Synchromesh from Advance Auto Parts. You could also try a different fluid like Royal Purple Synchromax or Redline Synthetic MT90

[Beedub]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

Yes definitely all 5 are musts. The install was easy. I had the car on a lift so it made it really easy. Just drop a heat shield undo 6 bolts and drop the trans brace. Undo the old mounts. Laugh at how crappy they are and bolt the new mounts on (16 ft lb of torque) then slide the brace back in bolt it back up and put the top nuts on the trans mounts. Bolt the heat shield back down and youre done.

how long we talking here?? ill be doing this on my back :-)

[Beedub]

BTW i ordered these today....... thanks for the review.

[BIMMERGUY91]

No problem man! I was on a lift but I'd say on your back maybe an hour depends on how handy you are

[Beedub]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

No problem man! I was on a lift but I'd say on your back maybe an hour depends on how handy you are

Sounds easy... Im more than comfortable with a tool set ;-) look forward to swapping these out when the weather gets better.

[BIMMERGUY91]

sounds good man! I noticed yours is supercharged. I bet thats pretty awesome how do you like it?

[Beedub]

Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

sounds good man! I noticed yours is supercharged. I bet thats pretty awesome how do you like it?

I absolutly love the car with the blower....... Its a completely different car and its punching supercar levels of performance, top this on a car iv owned from pretty much new, its perfect for me......., the power, the noise, love it..... Ill definatly be going to the 550 kit!!!

[BIMMERGUY91]

Ive been waiting around and seeing whether i want the ESS kit or wait it out for the HPF kit. Neither is realistic for me right now but in a year or two