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10-26-2017, 05:00 PM

#1771

twitchett

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Originally Posted by Huhdirector

Thanks, I think I’ll give it a shot...what’s the worst that could happen, besides my engine falling out!

The difference is very worth it. Better shifting, cornering and feel. Just make sure that engine is supported and you'll be fine.

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10-26-2017, 05:05 PM

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KoB

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Originally Posted by twitchett

If you do it yourself there is no additional cost and it took just under an hour for the whole process. My car is pretty clean underneath, so if your car has higher miles or corrosion, it may take a little longer. On Pelican Parts it states the time to do the project is 3 hours, so I would be cautious about using a dealer/indy.

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Thanks, I think I’ll give it a shot...what’s the worst that could happen, besides my engine falling out!

I think it took me maybe an hour to replace my engine mounts, and my car has spent the last several years in the Northeast (although not driven much in the winter). With a good floor jack -- I used a long-arm 3 ton jack I bought back when I owned a FJ60 Toyota Land Bruiser -- it's pretty easy to support the engine while the mounts are out. IIRC I used a chunk of scrap 2x12 between the jack and the engine.

The surprise, at least for me, was how much I had to jack the engine up to get it back in place with the new mounts. My old mounts had sagged considerably, probably well over 1/2".

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10-26-2017, 08:06 PM

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Under the lights with a little 911R action in the rear.

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10-26-2017, 08:15 PM

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Under the lights with a little 911R action in the rear.

Looks quite familiar....

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10-27-2017, 03:04 AM

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crmcgregor

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yesss..... still love my wheels, I think I need some colored crest center caps though. same matte black finish

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10-27-2017, 04:46 PM

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10-28-2017, 11:29 AM

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Just got my coil overs installed and the new wheel and tire setup. Wheels are Kinesis K19R 3 piece forged 19x11.5" et51 305/25/19 and 19x8.5" et 50 235/35/19. Rear does not rub it clears the fenders 100% it did require a fender roll since its a 99 but unnoticeable from the outside.

This car is beautiful. I'd love to see more of it.