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      07-08-2015, 09:21 PM   #1
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Best engine mounts?

Is there a particular brand of engine and trans mount that are a good value and better than stock performance, but made for street use?

Something that is marginally more expensive than stock and not 3x as much?
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      07-08-2015, 11:26 PM   #2
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Vibra technics are the mounts most agree are the best. Stiff with limited nvh. Very streetable while still adding better shifting.

Lots of posts about them.
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      07-08-2015, 11:45 PM   #3
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They have "road" and "competition" models to choose from.
I have the VT road engine mounts and Rogue Engineering trans mounts.
Very slight increase in butt massage at idle, but in a good way.
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      07-09-2015, 12:12 AM   #4
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Thank you very much!
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      07-09-2015, 08:24 AM   #5
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Another advocate for the VTs. Seriously good stuff here. Just look at some of the images of them, it's a no nonsense sort of mount and definitely done right. I bought mine from Green Performance here in the US, they were nice and prompt with service.
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      07-09-2015, 10:51 AM   #6
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      07-13-2015, 07:01 AM   #7
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Can anyone tell me about their experience with installation cost for a set of Vibra Technics engine mounts?
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Slight Off Topic, Anyone know if these work on non-M Z's Specifically N52 Powered ones?

I am getting a bit of thumping when driving and shifting. I want to go through all mounts and bushings.
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Can anyone tell me about their experience with installation cost for a set of Vibra Technics engine mounts?
They're straight forward all one piece installation. This guy should help you out.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showpost...&postcount=169
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Can anyone tell me about their experience with installation cost for a set of Vibra Technics engine mounts?
They're straight forward all one piece installation. This guy should help you out.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showpost...&postcount=169
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