New Engine Mount Solution coming soon - LotusTalk

mlk_f1 · 07-19-2008, 02:36 AM

Amarao · 07-19-2008, 03:21 AM

I don't really care what color they are seeing as they aren't easily seen. I did vote for black though seeing as that is the color of the stock inserts.

Either way I'll be ordering a set.

Jack · 07-19-2008, 04:36 AM

Manly,

Thanks for doing this...I didn't feel like filling and baking my old mounts.

I'll go for a set. Will they be available by month-end?

EliseAtLeast · 07-19-2008, 04:53 AM

I voted for red but black is ok too.

apk919 · 07-19-2008, 05:08 AM

Nice work. I'm in.

MattG · 07-19-2008, 05:11 AM

Thanks for posting that video on your webpage, I've always been a bit uneasy with the idea of making harder engine mounts but it's nice to see that some movement is still allowed...they're not rock solid (that was my fear, that they'd be TOO hard). I like it. Also kinda scary how much the engine moves with the stock mounts!!!

I voted for red, but really don't care much between red and black, I'd buy either.

BlueMustang · 07-19-2008, 05:41 AM

Pardon the silly question, but is there a downside to this? I imagine body/frame vibration will increase, yes? Will this make the car even MORE, ahem, buzzy inside?

Does anything need to be strengthened (mounts?

) to cope with the decreased movement?

The vid sure shows what looks like lots of movement with the stock bushings...

Jim B.

exarkun1178 · 07-19-2008, 05:51 AM

im very interested. and would prefer red. time frame?

Dragon · 07-19-2008, 06:31 AM

Consider a set sold... If you can shoot me a PM when they are available I'll paypal you the $.. I voted Orange BTW.. black is boring and red has been overplayed... Orange has always signaled performance

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Pestodude · 07-19-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMustang

Pardon the silly question, but is there a downside to this? I imagine body/frame vibration will increase, yes? Will this make the car even MORE, ahem, buzzy inside?

Does anything need to be strengthened (mounts?

) to cope with the decreased movement?

The vid sure shows what looks like lots of movement with the stock bushings...

Jim B.

I got the ForcedFed engine dampener which effectively does the same thing (but costs more, I'm guessing) and there was no "down side". No (additional) vibration, "buzzy"ness, etc. A really good mod. I would have jumped at Manly's mounts if the were available at the time because this is a proven fix, but I wasn't into doing it myself.

mlk_f1 · 07-22-2008, 03:56 PM

thanks everyone, I'll let you know once they are ready. Should be around 2 weeks from now.

chrisp993 · 07-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks for taking this on - count me in

xtn · 07-22-2008, 04:48 PM

interested

Chris Mackey · 07-22-2008, 04:59 PM

How much work is it to install these? I ruined a lidBone due to engine movement. I miss having it.

azac · 07-22-2008, 05:55 PM

can I change my choice from yellow to red? anything but black. But, yes, put me on the list for whatever color is available.

brian4.2 · 07-22-2008, 06:36 PM

Great, I will buy a set.

carl · 07-22-2008, 06:43 PM

if Jack's in im in where do i sign? Manly, are you going to put a bushing in the bolt hole so it doesn't tear the bushing . send me a email when there ready. by the way good job on the demo tape. carl

Brent Bauman · 07-22-2008, 08:48 PM

I was wondering the same thing, without a crush sleeve and/or a correctly shouldered bolt the urethane is gonna take some abuse. Not trying to be critical, just constructive.

Chris Mackey · 07-22-2008, 08:57 PM

Ok, I subscribed to the thread. I am not trying to be a dumbass...but...can anyone tell me what it takes to install the bushings?

FLuXeXigeS · 07-22-2008, 08:58 PM

i voted RED and ill take a set when they are released

thanx!

View Poll Results: First batch Color
Red	43	27.04%
Orange	12	7.55%
Yellow	15	9.43%
Green	6	3.77%
Blue	9	5.66%
Clear	6	3.77%
Black	68	42.77%
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07-19-2008, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
mlk_f1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 615 Images: 11	New Engine Mount Solution coming soon Lotus Elise Exige Engine Mount Inserts __________________ http://www.trackHQ.com

07-19-2008, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,593	Manly, Thanks for doing this...I didn't feel like filling and baking my old mounts. I'll go for a set. Will they be available by month-end? __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 Video of Exige Cup255

07-19-2008, 04:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 683	I voted for red but black is ok too. __________________ '07 Aspen White Exige S Touring, Traction, Starshield '06 Yamaha FZ6 Shift Red '04 BMW 330 ci White

07-19-2008, 05:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
apk919 No Acceptable Substitutes Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC & SD Posts: 2,454	Nice work. I'm in. __________________ 2007 AW Lotus Exige S. Opts: Track Pack, Touring Pack, LSD Mods: Multivex mirrors, JLAudio 525/Stealthbox/Focal 130 spkrs, Alpine PDX-5 Amp, Switchable DRL, Sector111 F&R Tow Hook, Fire Ext, HID Kit, Bootie and Carpet Bling, Lotus Trim Shop leather/alcantara interior, Braille Battery, LED Parking/Dome/License Lights, Bane's stealth bulbs, alex's 1/4 turn kit, Stan's shifter mod, jim-c's spkr rings, codymac's 1/4 turn kit, Lotus Cup roof w/fettled clam, Schroth 6pt harness

07-19-2008, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 812	I don't really care what color they are seeing as they aren't easily seen. I did vote for black though seeing as that is the color of the stock inserts. Either way I'll be ordering a set.

07-19-2008, 05:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,185 Images: 11	Thanks for posting that video on your webpage, I've always been a bit uneasy with the idea of making harder engine mounts but it's nice to see that some movement is still allowed...they're not rock solid (that was my fear, that they'd be TOO hard). I like it. Also kinda scary how much the engine moves with the stock mounts!!! I voted for red, but really don't care much between red and black, I'd buy either. __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

07-19-2008, 05:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
BlueMustang Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 61	Potential downside? Pardon the silly question, but is there a downside to this? I imagine body/frame vibration will increase, yes? Will this make the car even MORE, ahem, buzzy inside? Does anything need to be strengthened (mounts? ) to cope with the decreased movement? The vid sure shows what looks like lots of movement with the stock bushings... Jim B. __________________ 2005 AR, Touring, HT, ITG Intake, McIntosh MX406, McIntosh MCC404, Stealthbox, Focal 136K

07-19-2008, 05:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,348	im very interested. and would prefer red. time frame?

07-19-2008, 06:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 595	Consider a set sold... If you can shoot me a PM when they are available I'll paypal you the $.. I voted Orange BTW.. black is boring and red has been overplayed... Orange has always signaled performance ... __________________ 06 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins 2-way Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Super Single Clutch (Standing by), Arqray Single Tip, Work Emotion CR-Kai's w/ RT615's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, JVC Head Unit, Alpine Sub Woofer, Polk Audio speakers, OMP Superquadro steering wheel. Last edited by Dragon : 07-19-2008 at 06:52 AM.

07-22-2008, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
mlk_f1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 615 Images: 11	thanks everyone, I'll let you know once they are ready. Should be around 2 weeks from now. __________________ http://www.trackHQ.com

07-22-2008, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
chrisp993 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 264	Thanks for taking this on - count me in __________________ 2007 Exige S Ardent Red w/Track Pack & Traction Control Mods: Ohlins/Plans Motorsport 46mm DA, Machined Steering Arms, Polyflex Bushings, Stock LSS w/R888 or Stella Corse w/Hoosiers, Lotus Motorsport Engine Mounts, Accusump, Quaife LSD tweaked to Plans Motorsport Spec, Lotus Motorsport Clutch, Pagid Blacks, Larini Sport 8 inch Exhaust, Schroth 6 Point, Data Acquisition by Race Technology DL-1, Video by Chasecam

07-22-2008, 04:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
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07-22-2008, 04:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,794	How much work is it to install these? I ruined a lidBone due to engine movement. I miss having it. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. 55 Shot Zex nitrous kit.

07-22-2008, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
azac Edi Aut Edaris Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 61	can I change my choice from yellow to red? anything but black. But, yes, put me on the list for whatever color is available. Last edited by azac : 08-15-2008 at 06:48 AM.

07-22-2008, 08:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS broke as a joke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 3,761	i voted RED and ill take a set when they are released thanx! __________________ -Coi- '07 AR Exige S+Gotham, Von Hep, corner balanced&tuned SACHS, 6k HID, JVC KD-NX5000, Alpine 4ch. amp, JL stealth box, s111 rear towhook and harness bar, Starshield, TG4 1/4 turn fasteners, SS brake lines, bling bling eng bay, painted calipers, TD 1.2 wheels w/ Toyo R888, Safecraft harnesses, DRL delete, + more to follow Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events also add me: www.myspace.com/kandyredcoi

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07-22-2008, 06:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
brian4.2 Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 242	Great, I will buy a set.

07-22-2008, 06:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
carl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 938	if Jack's in im in where do i sign? Manly, are you going to put a bushing in the bolt hole so it doesn't tear the bushing . send me a email when there ready. by the way good job on the demo tape. carl __________________ User formerly known as 4carl Last edited by carl : 07-22-2008 at 06:52 PM.

07-22-2008, 08:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 439	I was wondering the same thing, without a crush sleeve and/or a correctly shouldered bolt the urethane is gonna take some abuse. Not trying to be critical, just constructive.

07-22-2008, 08:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,794	Ok, I subscribed to the thread. I am not trying to be a dumbass...but...can anyone tell me what it takes to install the bushings? __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. 55 Shot Zex nitrous kit.

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