Rogue Engineering Trans Mounts

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-08-2011, 11:21 AM

My RE transmission mounts should be here today! So excited to install them. I will be posting a review once I have time to install them. Already added the ZHP shift knob a few days ago and its is awesome. Makes shifting easier and smoother. I like the added weight and shortened height. Cant wait to pair it with these trans mounts

Kgolf31 · 12-08-2011, 12:21 PM

Let me know how it goes!

I have the ZHP knob, still considering to do this.

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-08-2011, 12:25 PM

I definitely think its going to be worth it. I think alot of the jerkiness in the 1 to 2 shifting and the 2nd gear denial sometimes is the transmission torquing because the trans mounts are not stiff enough. We will see

Kgolf31 · 12-08-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

I definitely think its going to be worth it. I think alot of the jerkiness in the 1 to 2 shifting and the 2nd gear denial sometimes is the transmission torquing because the trans mounts are not stiff enough. We will see

Yep, experienced it a couple of times during my first time out auto-x on the launches...I just do the heartbeat method now.

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-08-2011, 12:43 PM

What might that be?

Kgolf31 · 12-08-2011, 12:46 PM

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What might that be?

Slight pause from 1-2...a heartbeat pause.

Good video of me doing it. You see the front end go down, pause...shift.

And yes, the launch sucked

Finnegan · 12-08-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMERGUY91

I definitely think its going to be worth it. I think alot of the jerkiness in the 1 to 2 shifting and the 2nd gear denial sometimes is the transmission torquing because the trans mounts are not stiff enough. We will see

It will help, but not completing eliminate, the 3rd to 2nd denial.

To really address that fully you'd need a transmission and engine mount change with poly mounts. The engine moves around as well with the stock mounts.

Those who have gone this route say it works, even on the track. However, the NVH is going to be pretty much race-car level, and you'd need ear plugs to drive the car on the street. (Just having red poly transmission mounts drove me crazy due to the the NVH and I changed those out to Rogue neoprene--and I'm happy with the Rogue).

This issue is explored in this sticky that compiles the results of a lot of forum members and threads.

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-08-2011, 03:34 PM

Yeah I actually dont have much 3 to 2 denial only sometimes first to second if im going really hard around a turn (drifting) lol

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-11-2011, 02:19 PM

Did any of you have to drop your exhaust to get to the trans brace or am I missing something here?

Shipkiller · 12-11-2011, 03:06 PM

No, you don't have to drop the exhaust. It is a pain..

Ratcheting box end wrench......

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-11-2011, 04:06 PM

Hmm. I see how to get to the bolts on the driver side but not on the passenger side

Finnegan · 12-11-2011, 04:11 PM

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Hmm. I see how to get to the bolts on the driver side but not on the passenger side

Try this DIY from Bill's Webspace. Also this one from Blind32. Hopefully it will help you wrap this up.

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-11-2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks! Unfortunately I now have to wait until Saturday to mess with the car again. Finals all week no time to mess around. Good news is I will be able to use the lift and it will make life alot easier. H&R coilovers going on Saturday too

Finnegan · 12-11-2011, 06:18 PM

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Thanks! Unfortunately I now have to wait until Saturday to mess with the car again. Finals all week no time to mess around. Good news is I will be able to use the lift and it will make life alot easier. H&R coilovers going on Saturday too

You can say that again.

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-11-2011, 06:44 PM

I hate being under a car on my back. As soon as I graduate and get a house I will be purchasing a lift. The best investment any car person could make IMO

inTgr8r · 12-11-2011, 06:47 PM

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I hate being under a car on my back. As soon as I graduate and get a house I will be purchasing a lift. The best investment any car person could make IMO

best mod money I ever spent.

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-11-2011, 06:49 PM

I believe you haha. If youve had a car fall on you (I have) you will be even more ready for a lift

Caddyshk · 12-11-2011, 06:58 PM

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I hate being under a car on my back. As soon as I graduate and get a house I will be purchasing a lift. The best investment any car person could make IMO

My biggest Graduation goal was moving up from Kraft Dinner & Meister Bräu

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-12-2011, 12:11 AM

Haha yes never eating ramen noodles again will be a plus

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-18-2011, 12:49 AM

Ok so I got the mounts in. Much more solid than the stock POS hourglass mounts. First impressions are the shifting is much smoother and the car just feels more solid. Haven't had a chance to drive it much I'm working on the coilovers as we speak. I will a good review tomorrow

BIMMERGUY91 · 12-18-2011, 01:10 PM

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

Finnegan · 12-18-2011, 07:17 PM

Cool!

12-08-2011, 11:21 AM	#1
BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Rogue Engineering Trans Mounts My RE transmission mounts should be here today! So excited to install them. I will be posting a review once I have time to install them. Already added the ZHP shift knob a few days ago and its is awesome. Makes shifting easier and smoother. I like the added weight and shortened height. Cant wait to pair it with these trans mounts __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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12-08-2011, 12:21 PM	#2
Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Let me know how it goes! I have the ZHP knob, still considering to do this.
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	I definitely think its going to be worth it. I think alot of the jerkiness in the 1 to 2 shifting and the 2nd gear denial sometimes is the transmission torquing because the trans mounts are not stiff enough. We will see __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	What might that be? __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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12-08-2011, 03:34 PM	#8
BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Yeah I actually dont have much 3 to 2 denial only sometimes first to second if im going really hard around a turn (drifting) lol __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Did any of you have to drop your exhaust to get to the trans brace or am I missing something here? __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Hmm. I see how to get to the bolts on the driver side but not on the passenger side __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Thanks! Unfortunately I now have to wait until Saturday to mess with the car again. Finals all week no time to mess around. Good news is I will be able to use the lift and it will make life alot easier. H&R coilovers going on Saturday too __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	I hate being under a car on my back. As soon as I graduate and get a house I will be purchasing a lift. The best investment any car person could make IMO __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	I believe you haha. If youve had a car fall on you (I have) you will be even more ready for a lift __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Haha yes never eating ramen noodles again will be a plus __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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12-18-2011, 12:49 AM	#20
BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	Ok so I got the mounts in. Much more solid than the stock POS hourglass mounts. First impressions are the shifting is much smoother and the car just feels more solid. Haven't had a chance to drive it much I'm working on the coilovers as we speak. I will a good review tomorrow __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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12-18-2011, 01:10 PM	#21
BIMMERGUY91 Captain 113 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 335I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (2)	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 __________________ 2014 335i M Sport 2010 328i M Sport 2007 Z4MC #1019/1815 (Sold) 1997 M3 (Sold) 1991 325i
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