coreseller

Just got back from taking my 96 C2 out after installing the new RS motor mount......Wow!!! I bought these as somewhat of an afterthought about a month back when I ordered a few other odds and ends from Sunset, I should of done this back when I installed the new Bilstein HD's and MO33 springs from FD. What a difference in shifting!! Definitely feel the difference in how planted the rear is also.

FWIW the old stock mounts didn't look or feel bad, tough for me to tell. I was considering the FD Goldenrod since the shifting action was so sloppy, now I'm not sure whether or not to bother lol. Probably will still get it based on reviews.

Sorry to post this up for those who have already done this, I just wanted to let those who were on the fence with stock mounts (as I was) to know how much better the car may feel. I had read many reviews, most good and some said they did not notice a real difference, glad I went ahead and pulled the trigger. The wife held the upper ratchet while I torqued the bottom nuts, install took all of an hour with me put-zing.

Ed Hughes

Same here-shifting from 1-2 under spirited driving was the big plus. My old ones didn't look bad either.

coreseller

Another thing that was considerably improved that I forgot to mention above was the clutch feel when pulling off from a dead stop. I've been driving clutches for decades and this 993 always made me feel somewhat clumsy with it's action, now it feels VERY direct and I frankly feel like an idiot for not doing this before lol.

Kika

Next, try golden rod, that really adds to the shifting experience.

coreseller

Kika, did you install new RS Mounts then ad the Golden Rod? If so was is THAT big of an improvement?

Paul902

Agreed. I did M030/HDs, then RS mounts, then GoldenRod and SSK. I think the GR/SSK was more of an improvement for me than the RS mounts. The RS mounts did clean up my 3-2 downshifts on the track, but the GR/SSK you feel the difference EVERY shift.

cgfen

element

When you look at the big price of rubber you take out with the golden rod you will know why your shifting will get even better... I wouldn't skip!

Magdaddy

maybe golden rod for me this winter...

Did Wevo mounts, and Walrod bushings at the same time, about 4K miles after I got the car. Huge difference.

MartinC2S

Anyone have part numbers and approximate costs handy for the RS mounts?

coreseller

Call or email Sunset Porsche in Oregon, tell them what year / model you have and they will email you a detailed quote. IIRC, ~ $380 for both mounts and all associated bolts / washers. A little more than Wevo Black pillows but from what I had researched a touch less firm, the RS's are as close to stock as possible without going stock.

P-daddy

Ok been thinking about this mod. Now it's a definite must do over the winter. Thanks for posting.

pirahna

These along with the golden rod are on my list of things I would like to do over the winter. I hope it cures the slight notchiness of my 1-2 shift.

Kika

First I did Bilstein HDs to go with my M030 springs, then I did WEVO motor mounts, I recently did the golden rod. In my inion, the golden rod was a more significant modification than the motor mounts.

But they are a little different. The motor mounts planted the rear end a bit more, while the Golden rod makes shifting a more precise mechanism.

Mike J

Funny - in both of my personal 993's i would say there was zero difference between the stock mounts and the rs ones. I hear this feedback of how significant the difference is, but for me it was nada. Maybe my old mounts were in good shape, not sure. Had the same report to a number of other locals too....

Just another data point.

Cheers

Mike