Wevo Semi-solid Engine Mounts
08-09-2009, 01:13 AM
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Wevo Semi-solid Engine Mounts
I had an opportunity to test a pre-release version of the new 997 semi-solid rear engine mounts from Wevo. I had my car at the dealer for some service work, and had the dealer install these mounts for me while they had the car. The install was a piece of cake for them (I believe it is also a very "doable" do-it-yourself job). The parts are of excellent quality, and there were no fitment issues.
How are they on the street and track? When I got my car back from the dealer, I had totally forgotten about the engine mounts (they had it for 3 or 4 days). What was interesting is that the car felt different to me, and I was wondering why. When I say different, I mean that in a good way. The shifting felt a bit more precise, but what I really noticed is that it seemed more responsive to accelerator inputs and simply more buttoned down (tighter). When I finally remembered that the engine mounts were installed, I realized that was the answer. What I did NOT notice is vibrations or harsh responses. It just felt good; it felt right.
On the track these benefits are amplified, and I also noticed less shifting problems from 2nd to 3rd. Not that I ever had major issues with this, but it did happen a few times during a weekend event (some days more than others), and is now almost a thing of the past.
I highly recommend these mounts for the track rats, but also see them as beneficial for daily street driving. If you just love the feel of your GT3, and look forward to getting behind the wheel every time you do, then these will raise the bar just a little higher without sacrificing driveability. For what you get, this is a top 5 bang for the buck mod! Actually, it is a top 5 mod, and a top 3 bang for the buck mod.
How are they on the street and track? When I got my car back from the dealer, I had totally forgotten about the engine mounts (they had it for 3 or 4 days). What was interesting is that the car felt different to me, and I was wondering why. When I say different, I mean that in a good way. The shifting felt a bit more precise, but what I really noticed is that it seemed more responsive to accelerator inputs and simply more buttoned down (tighter). When I finally remembered that the engine mounts were installed, I realized that was the answer. What I did NOT notice is vibrations or harsh responses. It just felt good; it felt right.
On the track these benefits are amplified, and I also noticed less shifting problems from 2nd to 3rd. Not that I ever had major issues with this, but it did happen a few times during a weekend event (some days more than others), and is now almost a thing of the past.
I highly recommend these mounts for the track rats, but also see them as beneficial for daily street driving. If you just love the feel of your GT3, and look forward to getting behind the wheel every time you do, then these will raise the bar just a little higher without sacrificing driveability. For what you get, this is a top 5 bang for the buck mod! Actually, it is a top 5 mod, and a top 3 bang for the buck mod.
08-09-2009, 10:32 AM
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I had an opportunity to test a pre-release version of the new 997 semi-solid rear engine mounts from Wevo. I had my car at the dealer for some service work, and had the dealer install these mounts for me while they had the car. The install was a piece of cake for them (I believe it is also a very "doable" do-it-yourself job). The parts are of excellent quality, and there were no fitment issues.
How are they on the street and track? When I got my car back from the dealer, I had totally forgotten about the engine mounts (they had it for 3 or 4 days). What was interesting is that the car felt different to me, and I was wondering why. When I say different, I mean that in a good way. The shifting felt a bit more precise, but what I really noticed is that it seemed more responsive to accelerator inputs and simply more buttoned down (tighter). When I finally remembered that the engine mounts were installed, I realized that was the answer. What I did NOT notice is vibrations or harsh responses. It just felt good; it felt right.
On the track these benefits are amplified, and I also noticed less shifting problems from 2nd to 3rd. Not that I ever had major issues with this, but it did happen a few times during a weekend event (some days more than others), and is now almost a thing of the past.
I highly recommend these mounts for the track rats, but also see them as beneficial for daily street driving. If you just love the feel of your GT3, and look forward to getting behind the wheel every time you do, then these will raise the bar just a little higher without sacrificing driveability. For what you get, this is a top 5 bang for the buck mod! Actually, it is a top 5 mod, and a top 3 bang for the buck mod.
How are they on the street and track? When I got my car back from the dealer, I had totally forgotten about the engine mounts (they had it for 3 or 4 days). What was interesting is that the car felt different to me, and I was wondering why. When I say different, I mean that in a good way. The shifting felt a bit more precise, but what I really noticed is that it seemed more responsive to accelerator inputs and simply more buttoned down (tighter). When I finally remembered that the engine mounts were installed, I realized that was the answer. What I did NOT notice is vibrations or harsh responses. It just felt good; it felt right.
On the track these benefits are amplified, and I also noticed less shifting problems from 2nd to 3rd. Not that I ever had major issues with this, but it did happen a few times during a weekend event (some days more than others), and is now almost a thing of the past.
I highly recommend these mounts for the track rats, but also see them as beneficial for daily street driving. If you just love the feel of your GT3, and look forward to getting behind the wheel every time you do, then these will raise the bar just a little higher without sacrificing driveability. For what you get, this is a top 5 bang for the buck mod! Actually, it is a top 5 mod, and a top 3 bang for the buck mod.
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08-11-2009, 02:11 AM
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