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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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well guys, i just got done installing my front motor mount inserts an WOW.. This fucking simple mod makes a HUGE difference. My shifts are crisper, the car doesnt bog and the engine doest jerk inside the bay anymore. A MUST for you guys producing high horse/ nitrous applications. took me about 2 hours to install in the rain and once i got it in, i would never look back. The car just Goes, when i tell it to go. Your old front mount WILL be almost destroyed at 100 no matter how you drive. Mine was cracked and FUCKED UP BAD. ANYWAYS JUST wanted tolet you guys know NOW onto my question





Theres a track ( auto X ) and drag opening about 30 mile away from my apartment. I want to reduce some weight. my first question is, how much does the rear seat weigh. I already stripped my trunk of all carpet and what not. Im purchasing rear strut tower brace as well to keep my chassis stiff and the tires and suspension working 100 during hard turning ( front brace as well ) I guess im selling my rear seats if im taking them out. What else can i take out to reduce weight without COMPLETELY stripping my car down. ( IE: i want to keep my cd player and door panels Just strip it so its more of a 2 seater. Also, theres a very heavy weight in the front bumper i want to take out. Anyone done this ?
can you describe some other symptoms of loose motor mount bushings?? because i think they might be giving me a problem as well.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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your JERKS when you shift gears and bogs. It feels like your loosing power through shifts and your motor rocks in you engine bay under the slightest throttle
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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i guess i gotta pay a little more attention to that. i know this might sound stupid but when i attempt to do burnouts the whole front end shakes and the wheels hop like crazy and for the most part i barely spin. and before any of you tell me burnouts are all around are bad for your car, i already know this.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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where the hell are the moderators for this thread?
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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ayougo, how hard was it to replace the bushings?
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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14.94.. not bad

your time is pretty close to mine but.. in all reality my cars a lot faster than yours even w/ the full interior and everything.. :lmao:
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
ayougo, how hard was it to replace the bushings?

what bushings
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
where the hell are the moderators for this thread?
Why do you ask?
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
14.94.. not bad

your time is pretty close to mine but.. in all reality my cars a lot faster than yours even w/ the full interior and everything.. :lmao:
because you have nitrous foo. That run was NA you also have a couple things i dont have yet. Like clutch and fly. But no less, i need to hit you up on aim to talk about nitrous setup's. Ill be running the H23 mani and h22 tb next weeks so i need to be sure that extra air wont lean shit out with the nitrous. My wideband wont be here for a while. If its better just to slap the h22 tb on and port match my plenum, then ill do that in conjuction with a healthy n20 setup. But i need to talk to you first
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 972xghost
i guess i gotta pay a little more attention to that. i know this might sound stupid but when i attempt to do burnouts the whole front end shakes and the wheels hop like crazy and for the most part i barely spin. and before any of you tell me burnouts are all around are bad for your car, i already know this.
haha, well if you get all that wheel hop and shaking your front mount is toasted. I thought it was normal but it aint. Take a look at your front mount, its most likely toasted
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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mk .. i'm alwyas online .. just awway some times
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ayougo
haha, well if you get all that wheel hop and shaking your front mount is toasted. I thought it was normal but it aint. Take a look at your front mount, its most likely toasted
greattt. think you can post a DIY for this. or did you do it yourself.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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greattt. think you can post a DIY for this. or did you do it yourself.
hell yeah i can do a diy. Let me drink a bear and get the camera out first
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Diy Is Done !!!
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