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Old 02-09-2010, 12:20 AM
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Default 951 motor mounts

I need replace my motor mounts looking for a good source and price.
Old 02-09-2010, 01:21 AM
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are you looking for OEM or aftermarket?
Old 02-09-2010, 08:59 AM
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I'd strongly advise against the aftermarket ones. Too many cases of them not lasting very long (me included), and it's not a fun job to do twice.
Besides the Rennlist sponsors who have good pricing, try Peter at www.1stuck.com
Old 02-09-2010, 09:04 AM
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If they are cheap....its becasue they are cheap...
Unless you like repeating the job don't buy the cheap ones.
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Originally Posted by jerome951
I'd strongly advise against the aftermarket ones. Too many cases of them not lasting very long (me included), and it's not a fun job to do twice.
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I was referring to semi-solid aftermarket ones (from Lindsey or CEP for example)...not just cheap offbrand OEM-like ones.
Old 02-09-2010, 03:54 PM
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Steve, I'm running OEM turbo mounts, they're fine. You don't want hard/rigid/aftermarket mounts in that car.
Old 02-09-2010, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by alxdgr8
I was referring to semi-solid aftermarket ones (from Lindsey or CEP for example)...not just cheap offbrand OEM-like ones.
Ahh. I was referring to the factory-like ones made by aftermarket suppliers.

I have no experience w/ the alternative designs, except for the Lindsey solid mounts, which I have and like (but wouldn't recommend for a street car).
Old 02-09-2010, 05:05 PM
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Karl at Racer's Edge recommended factory mounts for my car.

There is often a difference between OE and OEM parts.
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Originally Posted by alxdgr8
I was referring to semi-solid aftermarket ones (from Lindsey or CEP for example)...not just cheap offbrand OEM-like ones.

The semi solid ones from LR are just over twice the cost of the factory mounts. The factory mounts are actually very good at isolating engine vibration. They last a spell, unless you are over 400hp, then you will notice much squish on WOT.

The semi solid mounts from LR are quite nice, and fairly close to stock in terms of isolating vibration. Once you are on power, all the mounts feel similar. It's really at idle with the AC on when you want something isolating that big 4 pot vibration coming through the wheel.

Sean has solid mounts on his street legal 951, and it's not too bad. My car feels close to stock mounts using the semi solid mounts. Plus, I got to lower my motor about 1/2 an inch by not using spacers. I needed the clearance and I needed something that didn't collapse at WOT.
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check out 944online.com
Ian sell some aftermarkets which are used by a lot of people. he sells 50 to 1 the aftermarket to the genuine ones.

however, I would go genuine just because we have cars that we love and take care of...why skimp out on a $200 difference.



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