Brand New Engine/Trans Mounts and HARDLY Any Vibrations

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sx sonic

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TTR is great, I can't imagine all the other forums get such great supporting vendors.
Actually I imagine we're the only ones, because SOF :)
 
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readytogo!

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Just to let everyone know, I received some already broken in mounts and installed them and the vibrations were no joke, absolutely terrible.

I just took the engine mount off and I put 3 very thin rubber washers under the mount(one for each bolt to the frame) then I added 2 nylon washers on the top of the mount on the 2 bolts in line with each other and torqued them down.

WOW! the change in vibration was insane. I now have near stock feel on the highway and a short slight vibration right when I take off at low rpm's.

Great products TTR!
 
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These mounts are pretty much a must-have it you want increased performance from your Sonic, IMO. I can't even imagine not having them.
 
NewZJ

NewZJ

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readytogo! said:
Just to let everyone know, I received some already broken in mounts and installed them and the vibrations were no joke, absolutely terrible.

I just took the engine mount off and I put 3 very thin rubber washers under the mount(one for each bolt to the frame) then I added 2 nylon washers on the top of the mount on the 2 bolts in line with each other and torqued them down.

WOW! the change in vibration was insane. I now have near stock feel on the highway and a short slight vibration right when I take off at low rpm's.

Great products TTR!
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Have the bolts backed out or loosened since you've added the washers?

On a scale of 1 [stock] and 10 [no washers] how would you rate the vibrations you are experiencing now?
 
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readytogo!

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NewZJ said:
Have the bolts backed out or loosened since you've added the washers?

On a scale of 1 [stock] and 10 [no washers] how would you rate the vibrations you are experiencing now?
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I have since sold the mounts only because I am very intolerant of anything from the norm as far as vibrations. after adding the washers, it automatically made a difference from start-up. from where it was being a 10, I would have to say it would be near a 6. it by no mean felt stock at low rpms but was deadened substantially. At cruising speeds it was almost as if they weren't there as far as feel but you could still hear them. hope this helps
 
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lzcztq

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Swordsmith said:
I'm not too concerned, I mean, if it stayed like it was for the first mile, I'd be taking the things back off and selling them on the black market... but the initial break in happened very fast and now it's just intense during cold start, and very present the rest of the time. I'm guessing with upper only that it was like cold start rough all the time?

Did anyone look up the official tightness specs in the Sonic Manual? I have a torque wrench but no target number to shoot for. Pretty sure I overdid it a little, didn't want the engine to leap thru the hood.
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I just picked the set and can't wait to install after the rave reviews.. Just curious if anyone has the factory torque specs which are referenced in the install instructions. Didn't see the answer anywhere to this previous post.
 
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I just use torque experience. Go tight until heavy pressure doesn't turn the bolts..... Then palm strike the end of the ratchet until it doesn't seem to turn any more.

That's how I roll.
 
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lzcztq

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Never mind... I got 'em. Went ahead and got the Alldata Online maunal.. 3 years for almost the price of one with coupon code DIYDISCOUNT
 
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