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Apr 7, 2016 | 04:06 PM

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This is what I'm thinking but the reason for my call to FF to inquire first. Website seems to type it more as an OEM replacement rather than upgrade. Looks like Orange is 60A, yellow 70A and black 80A. Anyone able to figure out/find out what the OEM bushing is??

These just insert into the existing mount. Even the soft version fills in the open voids and should stiffen things up.

Apr 7, 2016 | 04:12 PM

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Well I just finish installing the yellow bushings took me about 2:30 including an oil change. I took a quick drive and the vibration and noise are about 40 to 50% more than stock. You can really feel and hear the clutch engagement behind you. But I'm not sure if I like it I feel is to hard core for me. I would venture to say that most people will be happy with the softer bushing.

Is it more noise than vibration?? Last thing I'm looking for are rattles.

Any idea if stiffening this mount has any negative effects on the transmission?

Apr 7, 2016 | 04:19 PM

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Is it more noise than vibration?? Last thing I'm looking for are rattles.

Any idea if stiffening this mount has any negative effects on the transmission?

More of both. you can hear and feel the clutch engagement at low speeds and 3,000 rpm and up is more vibration and less noise. I don't like it. I'm going back to stock after I pick up my son from school.

Apr 7, 2016 | 04:22 PM

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Thanks for the review and project!

Apr 7, 2016 | 04:28 PM

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Apr 7, 2016 | 04:29 PM

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Delete please

Apr 7, 2016 | 04:30 PM

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Good feedback! I'm wondering whether the softer bushing will be better, and if Function First would be willing to swap them for you.

Apr 7, 2016 | 05:29 PM

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I'm sure they would or would at least give you a refund so you don't have to lose money

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Apr 7, 2016 | 05:35 PM

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Yellow bushing inserts for sale $50.00 shipped

wtf, are they really not willing to exchange them for the softer ones?

Apr 7, 2016 | 07:18 PM

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wtf, are they really not willing to exchange them for the softer ones?

On their website it says returns only for unused and unopened merchandise.

Apr 7, 2016 | 07:50 PM

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Car is back to stock it took me around 45 minutes drives so much better. I will wait for some one to try the soft inserts and maybe will give it a go.

Apr 7, 2016 | 08:23 PM

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On their website it says returns only for unused and unopened merchandise.

I've seen posts from them where they will exchange for orange if you think the mounts are too stiff. You should at least do that in case you like them... I'm planning to order orange as well.

Apr 7, 2016 | 08:44 PM

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I've seen posts from them where they will exchange for orange if you think the mounts are too stiff. You should at least do that in case you like them... I'm planning to order orange as well.

I will send them an email and see what happens. I can do the installation so fast I don't mind trying the soft ones to see how they feel.

Apr 7, 2016 | 09:17 PM

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Car is back to stock it took me around 45 minutes drives so much better......

hopefully you'll help other folk save themselves some hassle, time, and money.

Apr 7, 2016 | 10:04 PM

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Good news guys FF replay to my email they are going to exchange my yellow inserts for orange ones. Great customer service. Stay tuned for more reviews.

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