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ozracer · 08-29-2008, 11:40 PM

Payment sent for a set of black to Australia.

Thanks Ozracer

ZAMMY1 · 08-30-2008, 08:22 AM

yeah mattg, i'm a little slow...can i plead senility? insanity? stupidity?

sam. J/K.

min · 08-30-2008, 06:22 PM

Paid on the 25/8/08. When can I expect them?

Amarao · 08-30-2008, 08:06 PM

Installed mine tonight. It was pretty easy, and I actually was able to get the lower 14mm bolt off the lower front mount with just an extension. A bit tight but it worked.

As far as vibration goes, it's not bad at all. I have craftsquares and they don't shake, even the one that is relatively loose.

Shifting is improved, a lot crisper and it doesn't feel like the engine is going to jump out of the car like before. Good stuff.

gtlotus · 09-01-2008, 04:44 AM

Installed mine yesterday. Not bad, maybe 1 to 2 hours. Haven't driven it yet, but I'm sure it will be a great mod.
Gene

gtlotus · 09-02-2008, 06:05 AM

More vibration at idle, shifting is improved and you can tell that the engine torque is not wasted by the engine movement any longer. Great Mod

EliseAtLeast · 09-03-2008, 08:51 AM

Can someone confirm the torque values for all the bolts? Can't find it in the service manual. Thanks.

Smoky · 09-03-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast

Can someone confirm the torque values for all the bolts? Can't find it in the service manual. Thanks.

+10000

mlk_f1 · 09-08-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoky

+10000

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast

Can someone confirm the torque values for all the bolts? Can't find it in the service manual. Thanks.

All Torque Specs now updated on the instruction pictures.

Lotus Elise Exige Engine Mount Inserts Instructions

EliseAtLeast · 09-08-2008, 05:12 PM

Thanks.

Noel · 09-08-2008, 05:33 PM

Thank you for the update, Manly.

Bane · 09-09-2008, 09:46 AM

Payment sent (finally).

I'm getting tired of my Larini banging into the Euro grills over some of the bumps near my work. My PPE header is very well braced to the engine so it's transmitting all of the energy into the muffler section where it can rotate on it's flimsy mounting rods

lotusfan2 · 09-13-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlk_f1

All Torque Specs now updated on the instruction pictures.

Lotus Elise Exige Engine Mount Inserts Instructions

How did you torque the 14mm bolt for the front mount, as there doesn't seem to be room for a socket plus torque wrench? Any tips much appreciated!

tvacc · 09-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Where can I buy that short socket with the flats on it for the mount bolts. I dont recognize it.

Sears? Lowes?

R'elise Me · 09-15-2008, 06:41 PM

You can fit a Craftsman 3/8 drive ratchet and standard socket in that hole for the front 14mm bolts, no problem. A torque guestimate is probably the best you'll acheive. Check them after awhile to make sure they don't back out.

TimMullen · 09-16-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Where can I buy that short socket with the flats on it for the mount bolts. I dont recognize it.

Sears? Lowes?

I picked up a set that works similar to it at Lowes. Mine is made by GearWrench, so you should be able to get it any place that sells GearWrench (including Sears).

They are a set of of adapter "sockets" that you insert into the wrench (hopefully a GearWrench ratcheting box end wrench), and then attach a socket to the adapter. Then you use the wrench just like a ratchet (the knurled top of the adapter allows you to spin it with your fingers as necessary). It makes for a very low profile - although not quite as low as that shown in the photos.

darkSol · 09-16-2008, 12:04 PM

I have a small problem with the mounts - my LEFT hand speakers (front and rear) have become intermittent. It's probably that the connection on the back of the radio is loose.

I've got to find my radio hook retriever thing... it's never been out of the dash... yet.

ducboy · 09-26-2008, 12:30 PM

I just ordered a set in red. I think this is a must for anyone with an Exige S. I've got a nice little ding on the top of my intercooler caused by the mounts allowing excessive engine travel and jamming into the "lid bone" (for lack of a better term.)

qball · 09-26-2008, 01:01 PM

Oh man... I've got these in my garage and need to install them... sheez!

My list of mods is getting huge

Front tow hook
Multivex Mirrors
Cup Sport Windshield Banner
Rear view LCD Monitor and Camera
Pin-striped wheels
Schroth 4-point harnesses
Painted center console and A/C surround
Aluminum V1 Bracket
Lightweight battery and Sector111 battery mount
Snorkel Delete and velocity funnel Mod
2bular 8x24 exhaust
2bular sport cat
Saikou Michi Catch Can
Dual Intercooler Fans
1/4 turn undertray kit
Aluminum carpet buttons
Leather/Aluminum Shift knob
Royal purple engine and tranny oil

simon_komo · 09-26-2008, 07:59 PM

Mike, I fitted my set last night with my mechanic (actually I watched him do it), easy and perfect install !!! Parts fit great.

Had a drive last night, just slightly more vibration at idle, but the shifting is MUCH improved !!! As my car is komotec'ed, lots more weight in the engine, so engine shifting was pretty bad before. Can feel power is not wasted and gets to the wheels quicker. Fantastic product.

my mechanic commented replacing the side mounts weren't really needed. These front and back mounts do the job already !

GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT VALUE !!!

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09-03-2008, 08:51 AM	#247 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,218	Can someone confirm the torque values for all the bolts? Can't find it in the service manual. Thanks. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

09-08-2008, 05:12 PM	#250 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,218	Thanks. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

09-09-2008, 09:46 AM	#252 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	Payment sent (finally). I'm getting tired of my Larini banging into the Euro grills over some of the bumps near my work. My PPE header is very well braced to the engine so it's transmitting all of the energy into the muffler section where it can rotate on it's flimsy mounting rods __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

09-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#254 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	Where can I buy that short socket with the flats on it for the mount bolts. I dont recognize it. Sears? Lowes? __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

08-29-2008, 11:40 PM	#241 (permalink)
ozracer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 78	Payment sent for a set of black to Australia. Thanks Ozracer

08-30-2008, 08:22 AM	#242 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	yeah mattg, i'm a little slow...can i plead senility? insanity? stupidity? sam. J/K.

08-30-2008, 06:22 PM	#243 (permalink)
min Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12	Paid on the 25/8/08. When can I expect them?

08-30-2008, 08:06 PM	#244 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	Installed mine tonight. It was pretty easy, and I actually was able to get the lower 14mm bolt off the lower front mount with just an extension. A bit tight but it worked. As far as vibration goes, it's not bad at all. I have craftsquares and they don't shake, even the one that is relatively loose. Shifting is improved, a lot crisper and it doesn't feel like the engine is going to jump out of the car like before. Good stuff.

09-01-2008, 04:44 AM	#245 (permalink)
gtlotus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 124	Installed mine yesterday. Not bad, maybe 1 to 2 hours. Haven't driven it yet, but I'm sure it will be a great mod. Gene

09-02-2008, 06:05 AM	#246 (permalink)
gtlotus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 124	More vibration at idle, shifting is improved and you can tell that the engine torque is not wasted by the engine movement any longer. Great Mod

09-08-2008, 05:33 PM	#251 (permalink)
Noel Exige Cup 255 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 33.87°S 151.21°E Car: ロータス MKII エキシージ Type: Komo-Tec S300 Posts: 326	Thank you for the update, Manly.

09-15-2008, 06:41 PM	#255 (permalink)
R'elise Me My other car's a mtn bike Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Venice CA Posts: 1,367	You can fit a Craftsman 3/8 drive ratchet and standard socket in that hole for the front 14mm bolts, no problem. A torque guestimate is probably the best you'll acheive. Check them after awhile to make sure they don't back out. __________________ Sometimes you have to go in circles to move forward. 05 Elise NA 1750 lbs w/ full cage, fuel cell, aero, 173 whp - Colin would be proud. 2008 LR3 HSE 2005 Mini S Convertible If I'd thought that one day ALL my cars would be British, I'd have laughed at myself!

09-16-2008, 12:04 PM	#257 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	I have a small problem with the mounts - my LEFT hand speakers (front and rear) have become intermittent. It's probably that the connection on the back of the radio is loose. I've got to find my radio hook retriever thing... it's never been out of the dash... yet. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

09-26-2008, 12:30 PM	#258 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	I just ordered a set in red. I think this is a must for anyone with an Exige S. I've got a nice little ding on the top of my intercooler caused by the mounts allowing excessive engine travel and jamming into the "lid bone" (for lack of a better term.) __________________ 1996 Ducati 916 Strada Nichols Flywheel, Motowheels Slipper clutch, Arrow Titanium Exhaust, lots of CF bits 2007 Exige S265 PoB, Touring, Track, TC, LSD, SS, Gotham tune, Larini 6" Club Sport, Sector eliminator; 55W DDM HID; Manly Motor Mounts, Carbon Splitter, Braille, Sector Tow Hooks, Multivex 2008 VW Rabbit 2.5 (daily driver) 2008 Ford F-150 5.7 4x4 (hauler)

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09-26-2008, 01:01 PM	#259 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	Oh man... I've got these in my garage and need to install them... sheez! My list of mods is getting huge Front tow hook Multivex Mirrors Cup Sport Windshield Banner Rear view LCD Monitor and Camera Pin-striped wheels Schroth 4-point harnesses Painted center console and A/C surround Aluminum V1 Bracket Lightweight battery and Sector111 battery mount Snorkel Delete and velocity funnel Mod 2bular 8x24 exhaust 2bular sport cat Saikou Michi Catch Can Dual Intercooler Fans 1/4 turn undertray kit Aluminum carpet buttons Leather/Aluminum Shift knob Royal purple engine and tranny oil

09-26-2008, 07:59 PM	#260 (permalink)
simon_komo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 108	Mike, I fitted my set last night with my mechanic (actually I watched him do it), easy and perfect install !!! Parts fit great. Had a drive last night, just slightly more vibration at idle, but the shifting is MUCH improved !!! As my car is komotec'ed, lots more weight in the engine, so engine shifting was pretty bad before. Can feel power is not wasted and gets to the wheels quicker. Fantastic product. my mechanic commented replacing the side mounts weren't really needed. These front and back mounts do the job already ! GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT VALUE !!! __________________ Krypton Green Exige with Komo-tec 280S Photo Gallery : http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...omo/?start=all Modification List : http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...SIMONLAU-1.jpg

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