Innovative mounts installed - LotusTalk

caboydman · 09-12-2009, 07:57 PM

I just drove my car today after the install and I am very pleased. It has helped the shifting a lot and that is really what I was looking for.
The vibration is there of course but I don't think it is that bad. I am familiar with using stiffer engine mounts so I knew what I was in for but the benefits of these mounts far out weigh the negative.
It was my first mod with this car and I'm happy with my choice.

Iman · 09-12-2009, 08:57 PM

These should be everyone's first mod.

stinkyonion · 09-12-2009, 09:35 PM

I did Manly's engine mounts. Cheaper, faster, easier. Then had a new rattle at every 500 rpm change--dash, then driver door, then firewall, then passenger door, etc. Chaised them down, dash was the worst, like 3 different rattles in there all easily solved after taking apart dash for radio install.

HammerS2 · 09-12-2009, 10:13 PM

What did you use to do the lower front one..? I got all mine in but that one and it is driving me nuts...

caboydman · 09-13-2009, 03:47 PM

On the front lower mount I believe I used a socket on the top nut with a short extension. Then a ratchet box end wrench on the bottom one.

apk919 · 09-13-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HammerS2

What did you use to do the lower front one..? I got all mine in but that one and it is driving me nuts...

Drove me nuts for a bit too...

Quote:

Originally Posted by caboydman

On the front lower mount I believe I used a socket on the top nut with a short extension. Then a ratchet box end wrench on the bottom one.

+1

A wobble extension might just be the trick. Be patient, I was only able to get one or two clicks on the ratchet at a time...

BRTHTAKR · 09-13-2009, 05:07 PM

This adds some weight, but at least for my car the most pronounced vibrations after the mounts has been eliminated.

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Monsi · 09-23-2009, 06:38 PM

I installed mine last weekend but I can't keep up with the rattles gonna swap back next weekend

the vibration doesn't bother me but the rattles just keep getting worse and more pleantiful

/sigh

Zinhead · 09-23-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Monsi

I installed mine last weekend but I can't keep up with the rattles gonna swap back next weekend

the vibration doesn't bother me but the rattles just keep getting worse and more pleantiful

/sigh

Put some more time on the car. The vibrations go down with use.

deddie · 09-23-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zinhead

Put some more time on the car. The vibrations go down with use.

True, but they will always be there. My car is 100% track, so the vibes from these mounts did not bother me. But there is no way I would install these on a street car. Great track car mod, but (IMO), bad mod for a street car.

apk919 · 09-23-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zinhead

Put some more time on the car. The vibrations go down with use.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsi

I installed mine last weekend but I can't keep up with the rattles gonna swap back next weekend

the vibration doesn't bother me but the rattles just keep getting worse and more pleantiful

/sigh

Oh, come on... it's a Lotus, not a Bentley!

Iman · 09-23-2009, 09:42 PM

My daily is a Benz S550. My toy is the Exige. If I made my toy feel like my daily, what would I have to look forward to driving. Solid mounts make the Lotus. I actually upgraded mine to the 85a and now it feels even more like a GoKart.

Thomasio · 09-23-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BRTHTAKR

This adds some weight, but at least for my car the most pronounced vibrations after the mounts has been eliminated.

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That's on top of the airbag module... I'd be wary of doing that. (Maybe you have both of your airbags out and don't care?)

Iman · 09-23-2009, 09:55 PM

Whats an air bag?

def · 09-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Manly's engine mounts only makes the front left of my car rattle when its cold... other than that, definitely worth it as this car has many problems with engine movement

Monsi · 09-24-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by def

Manly's engine mounts only makes the front left of my car rattle when its cold... other than that, definitely worth it as this car has many problems with engine movement

I agree but these are a little too much... my engine doesn't move at all

def · 09-24-2009, 07:48 AM

It moves more than you think!

apk919 · 09-24-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Monsi

I agree but these are a little too much... my engine doesn't move at all

Try this in your driveway: parking brake on (firmly), first gear... turn your head so you can see the engine through the rear window... now just let out the clutch enough to put load on the engine, but not override the parking brake and move the car. Tell me how much your engine moves...

Iman · 09-24-2009, 09:23 AM

The front mount is the weakest mount. If you make only the front and rear mounts solid you will run into the risk of pulling the threads out of the block. To ease up on the vibration you can also try switching the front mount to the OEM mount.

shinoo · 09-24-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Iman

... To ease up on the vibration you can also try switching the front mount to the OEM mount.

This is what we did on our Exige and it helped ease the vibes making the car more liveable. Using all 4 mounts remains the best performance solution.

09-12-2009, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
caboydman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16	Innovative mounts installed I just drove my car today after the install and I am very pleased. It has helped the shifting a lot and that is really what I was looking for. The vibration is there of course but I don't think it is that bad. I am familiar with using stiffer engine mounts so I knew what I was in for but the benefits of these mounts far out weigh the negative. It was my first mod with this car and I'm happy with my choice. __________________ 2008 Exige S240

09-12-2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 328	These should be everyone's first mod. __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

09-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 243 Images: 2	I did Manly's engine mounts. Cheaper, faster, easier. Then had a new rattle at every 500 rpm change--dash, then driver door, then firewall, then passenger door, etc. Chaised them down, dash was the worst, like 3 different rattles in there all easily solved after taking apart dash for radio install. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

09-13-2009, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
caboydman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16	On the front lower mount I believe I used a socket on the top nut with a short extension. Then a ratchet box end wrench on the bottom one. __________________ 2008 Exige S240

09-13-2009, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
BRTHTAKR AKA XHILR8N! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,151 Images: 6	Dash vibration fix This adds some weight, but at least for my car the most pronounced vibrations after the mounts has been eliminated. __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

09-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
HammerS2 v My Cup Holder v Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 51	What did you use to do the lower front one..? I got all mine in but that one and it is driving me nuts...

09-23-2009, 06:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,291 Images: 21	I installed mine last weekend but I can't keep up with the rattles gonna swap back next weekend the vibration doesn't bother me but the rattles just keep getting worse and more pleantiful /sigh __________________ Dude, there's my car!

09-23-2009, 09:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 328	My daily is a Benz S550. My toy is the Exige. If I made my toy feel like my daily, what would I have to look forward to driving. Solid mounts make the Lotus. I actually upgraded mine to the 85a and now it feels even more like a GoKart. __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

09-23-2009, 09:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 328	Whats an air bag? __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

09-23-2009, 11:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	Manly's engine mounts only makes the front left of my car rattle when its cold... other than that, definitely worth it as this car has many problems with engine movement __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

09-24-2009, 07:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	It moves more than you think! __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

09-24-2009, 09:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 328	The front mount is the weakest mount. If you make only the front and rear mounts solid you will run into the risk of pulling the threads out of the block. To ease up on the vibration you can also try switching the front mount to the OEM mount. __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

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