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12-21-2012, 03:27 PM | #23 | |
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OP did anyone of the m3 guys install the race mounts??
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12-22-2012, 02:30 AM | #27 | |
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Here is some extra info from questions asked on M3 Forum (and answers from Phil at Vibra-Technics):
"How much is it for the replacement inserts for your motor mounts as well? And what are the life expectancy of these mounts vs oem motor mounts?" Its hard to tell life expectancy, we have not seen a failed mount yet in normal service. The only parts we have seen with damaged rubber are from crash damaged parts from the track. They were re-built with new inserts. The inserts are around $60 a car set. "And is there a DIY on how to replace the rubber insert ?" The only slight difficulty in rebuilding is holding the top cap. We use an assembly jig with a 3 jaw chuck to hold the top cap whilst you unscrew the centre bolt. The 4 m6 bolts holding the top mount ring in place are easy to remove but you nee to hold the body somehow. "Are there any specific signs of failure that I should look for to know when to buy replacement inserts for the mounts?" The only sign you would get if there were a failure of the rubber mount is a significant increase in noise because something would be touching inside the mount. It cannot pull apart in any case so its completely fail safe. Also Interlagos08 stated that "just so everyone knows, they are off for holidays, and will be back after the new year, however the discount period will end 1/13/13 providing the world wont end." So it you may not be able to ask questions until then. If anything else pops up in the M3F topic, I'll let you guys know. I also added some info to the OP. |
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12-22-2012, 08:26 AM | #29 |
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well, ive had a quick peek at the car this morning..... think im going to drop the subframe.... this way i wont have to move/release loads of different items.....
Doing a quick search seems that the engine needs to be lifted quite some way, which i dont want to do really, my luck i'll snap a hose or worse, snap some wire somewhere!!!, lol!!!
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12-22-2012, 08:55 AM | #30 | |
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You may be able to avoid jacking the motor if you remove the 4 motor mount bolts at the block.
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12-22-2012, 10:10 AM | #31 |
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Got my email reply,Phil recommend street mounts.
And must be referring to Beedub in the last paragraph. (I if its used on track days then I still recommend the street mounts. They can be rebuilt so they could be upgraded at a later date. I am trying to get a back to back comparison of road and versions on a Z4 on the forum in the near future. Kind regards Phil B)
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12-22-2012, 10:40 AM | #32 | |
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have you changed your mind and gone with street or still going race???
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12-22-2012, 02:43 PM | #33 | |
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And here is some more info!
If you're on the fence on this group buy, you should really join up. If we sell a lot of engine mounts they're more likely to make us a crossmember which has a good chance of fixing our shifting issues and the 1->2 grind. Quote:
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Is there any chance that the E46 M3 uses the same cross member? That would definitely help. I can't wait to get these on the car
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12-22-2012, 06:29 PM | #35 | |
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I still have my stock mounts with 60,000 kilometers.
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12-23-2012, 04:34 AM | #36 | |
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What i would like to know is how much stiffer in percentage the street and race versions are over the stock units.... im looking forward to getting the xmas period over so i can get these in :-)
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12-23-2012, 12:39 PM | #37 |
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PMd a few people that I saw complain about the grind so that hopefully we can get this GB moving in the right direction.
I think the holidays are working against us, but I'm really excited about a potential solution to the biggest complaint in the Z4M (the dreaded grind). This post also explains why stiffer mounts do not solve the issue. edit: fixed link, thanks integr8r.
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There's the problem of me being halfway round the world though. If UK was included i'd have them ship them there and have one of my mates send them over.......... I'll email them for other possible options... Byron is there anything you can arrange perhaps? Giannis
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Too bad these beauties get buried under the car.
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Integr8r where are you having your install done in GTA? |
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