Worthwhile upgrade - RS motor mounts
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From: North Tustin, CA
Paul,
Congrats on the motor mounts. Yes, it can make quite a difference, depending on the condition of your original motor mounts. Mine was not as drastic a change as other cars I've installed them in.
I found the biggest difference in shifting was with the goldenrod and short-shift kit that Darin makes for our cars as many have noted above. I just installed another kit on another RL'ers car yesterday - big improvement. Please consider if you don't have one already.
Congrats on the motor mounts. Yes, it can make quite a difference, depending on the condition of your original motor mounts. Mine was not as drastic a change as other cars I've installed them in.
I found the biggest difference in shifting was with the goldenrod and short-shift kit that Darin makes for our cars as many have noted above. I just installed another kit on another RL'ers car yesterday - big improvement. Please consider if you don't have one already.
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Good job 
Will it be any easier to do this if the car is up on the lift with the rear end apart or does it need to be down to lift the engine, which is what would think?
Shop is putting my PSS10's on now and replacing all the rear suspension with RS parts, so if this is something that makes sense I might just add to the list.
63k on my car, so can't be far behind in terms of play/wear at almost 20 years... want that short shifter too
Also in So Cal
Will it be any easier to do this if the car is up on the lift with the rear end apart or does it need to be down to lift the engine, which is what would think?
Shop is putting my PSS10's on now and replacing all the rear suspension with RS parts, so if this is something that makes sense I might just add to the list.
63k on my car, so can't be far behind in terms of play/wear at almost 20 years... want that short shifter too
Also in So Cal
Read p-car.com DIY for RS mm installation.
Last edited by nine9six; Apr 23, 2014 at 02:16 PM.
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I did the research and the Wevos are indeed a good product, and renewable by swapping out the pillows; but despite the slight pricing difference, the RS mm seemed to be a happy medium by not introducing any unnecessary NHV.
wevo over RS all day every day.
cheaper, pillows replaceable for $30, a bit stiffer, just better all around.
cheaper, pillows replaceable for $30, a bit stiffer, just better all around.
What is "better", depends largely on the direction you want to go with your car, its use and application.
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From: Torrance, CA USA
Happy customer of WEVO Blacks and Golden Rod, here.
I didn't really notice shifting improvement with the WEVOs, but the rear end is more planted. Golden Rod is a definite improvement, makes shifting much more precise, feels like a rifle bolt going into gear now. Not that it was mushy before, but there was a little play before, that the GR removes.
for the money, the GR is the best of the driving enjoyment improvements I have done. LWF is also a great upgrade, but far more expensive than the GR.
I didn't really notice shifting improvement with the WEVOs, but the rear end is more planted. Golden Rod is a definite improvement, makes shifting much more precise, feels like a rifle bolt going into gear now. Not that it was mushy before, but there was a little play before, that the GR removes.
for the money, the GR is the best of the driving enjoyment improvements I have done. LWF is also a great upgrade, but far more expensive than the GR.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: San Diego
Yes I found out the hard way too. I was working on my car last week-end and when I lifted the rear the "liquid" from my original mounts dripped everywhere.
Placed on order for some black evos and they are on backorder. It is my DD so I am driving it as is but not pushing it, I can definitely feel more vibrations in the cabin and steering wheel. I really hope they ship on the 2nd.
Placed on order for some black evos and they are on backorder. It is my DD so I am driving it as is but not pushing it, I can definitely feel more vibrations in the cabin and steering wheel. I really hope they ship on the 2nd.