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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to post my initial thoughts on the CS motor mount inserts. First off the install is fairly simple, CS gives very basic instructions that detail what bolts are to be undone (total of 5) with the use of a 17mm and I believe a 14mm. Proper torque specifications are given as well. It took me about 30 minutes or so to complete, I used ramps so what took the longest was getting under the car haha. Just unbolt the 5 bolts and then pull the mount out, and place the inserts in. Each side (upper/lower) is meant for the specific side so you can't mess it up. After that place mount back in, may require a little nudge since there's less clearance available now, and torque the bolts. After starting up afterwards, there's a slight vibration right after starting, but that goes away very quickly. The vibrations mainly occur when under 750ish rpm's but the shifting is smooth as ever with no delay like before from the motor movement. My car is an automatic, so I didn't see the need for a whole new replacement mount, but I highly recommend for the auto transmission. Vibrations should tone down a bit more after it breaks in (less than 30 miles on it so far), but it's not unbearable. I have the CS exhaust with race pipe so I believe that'll make the vibrations seem a little more harsh. I'll post an update after another week or so to let everyone know how it goes. Shifting in auto or tiptronic is now smooth as ever, with 0 drivetrain slack or motor movement, it gives the feeling that everything is more solid and less play in between shifts. Feel free to post input or ask questions about it, but so far it was a great $35 investment!
Thanks, Kyle
Just wanted to post my initial thoughts on the CS motor mount inserts. First off the install is fairly simple, CS gives very basic instructions that detail what bolts are to be undone (total of 5) with the use of a 17mm and I believe a 14mm. Proper torque specifications are given as well. It took me about 30 minutes or so to complete, I used ramps so what took the longest was getting under the car haha. Just unbolt the 5 bolts and then pull the mount out, and place the inserts in. Each side (upper/lower) is meant for the specific side so you can't mess it up. After that place mount back in, may require a little nudge since there's less clearance available now, and torque the bolts. After starting up afterwards, there's a slight vibration right after starting, but that goes away very quickly. The vibrations mainly occur when under 750ish rpm's but the shifting is smooth as ever with no delay like before from the motor movement. My car is an automatic, so I didn't see the need for a whole new replacement mount, but I highly recommend for the auto transmission. Vibrations should tone down a bit more after it breaks in (less than 30 miles on it so far), but it's not unbearable. I have the CS exhaust with race pipe so I believe that'll make the vibrations seem a little more harsh. I'll post an update after another week or so to let everyone know how it goes. Shifting in auto or tiptronic is now smooth as ever, with 0 drivetrain slack or motor movement, it gives the feeling that everything is more solid and less play in between shifts. Feel free to post input or ask questions about it, but so far it was a great $35 investment!
Thanks, Kyle
