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carl · 08-02-2008, 04:59 PM

here's something to consider on the color. black may be the way to go you cant see the mounts any ways and you don't want them to jump out if you take the car in for service. the more the car looks stock the better..carl

brian4.2 · 08-03-2008, 09:24 PM

I concurr, no hanging chads, no recount . Black please.

DPM · 08-04-2008, 04:45 AM

Everyone seems obsessed with the color. My concern is the longevity of the mounts. Just exactly how much track time / miles have you put on these to see how well they hold up? If one of these lets loose, it's going to be a mess.

Lotusmotion · 08-04-2008, 07:38 AM

How could one "let loose" (fail), and what would make it a mess?

I believe the mounts are just inserts that provide additional resistance to engine pivoting under acceleration and decceleration.

If one were to "fail", you'd be running the same engine mount as before but experience stock engine movement due to the insert having failed.

DPM · 08-04-2008, 08:23 AM

My concern is that it develops a major crack and allows excess movement abruptly.

EpRAnGia · 08-04-2008, 08:38 AM

Still deciding on colors?

When is it coming out~!?

Bane · 08-04-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPM

My concern is that it develops a major crack and allows excess movement abruptly.

Did you read the post above yours?

Even if they did "fail" it would still have a lot less movement then stock...

These aren't replacing anything. They are simply adding rigidity to the stock setup.

DPM · 08-04-2008, 02:46 PM

I think you will find that these are replacing the stock ones not in addition too

mlk_f1 · 08-04-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotusmotion

How could one "let loose" (fail), and what would make it a mess?

I believe the mounts are just inserts that provide additional resistance to engine pivoting under acceleration and decceleration.

If one were to "fail", you'd be running the same engine mount as before but experience stock engine movement due to the insert having failed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

Did you read the post above yours?

Even if they did "fail" it would still have a lot less movement then stock...

These aren't replacing anything. They are simply adding rigidity to the stock setup.

^^^
Yep you guys are right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPM

I think you will find that these are replacing the stock ones not in addition too

DPM, see post #48

300hpMR2 · 08-04-2008, 03:26 PM

NVM. Manly chimed in while I was typing.

DPM · 08-05-2008, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlk_f1

^^^
Yep you guys are right.

DPM, see post #48

Thanks. Missed that post. I thought it was an entirely new mount. Is it a new stock mount that has the insert in it?

exarkun1178 · 08-05-2008, 04:50 AM

so, on the passenger side of the car there is an engine mount with no room for an insert... which mounts are these applying to?

Lotusmotion · 08-05-2008, 07:08 AM

DPM, there are no new mounts involved, just inserts that plug into the existing mounts.

DPM · 08-05-2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotusmotion

DPM, there are no new mounts involved, just inserts that plug into the existing mounts.

OKEE DOKEE!

rsnookjr · 08-08-2008, 06:47 PM

Can we get an update on this?

ZJChaser · 08-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Manly is at buttonwillow for the weekend with the Lotus Challenge Series, I'm guessing he wont be back on the forum until next week.

R'elise Me · 08-09-2008, 08:41 PM

Manly- thanks for the video. I've been wondering how much movement the motor experiences. No wonder exhaust systems are breaking left and right on our cars. Count me in when you get them. Bring them to the track and I'll just pick them up there.

Just wondering if an even stiffer bushing would be better for a track only car.

Bane · 08-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

so, on the passenger side of the car there is an engine mount with no room for an insert... which mounts are these applying to?

Forward and aft only.

There is no need to upgrade the side mounts since they are only there to locate the engine.

I will assume they will look something like this:

... and "plug in" to the stock mount like this:

Is that clear now?

407Driver · 08-11-2008, 11:40 AM

Any fresh news on these?

tvacc · 08-11-2008, 12:59 PM

I would like a set as well....

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08-02-2008, 04:59 PM	#101 (permalink)
carl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,050	here's something to consider on the color. black may be the way to go you cant see the mounts any ways and you don't want them to jump out if you take the car in for service. the more the car looks stock the better..carl __________________ User formerly known as 4carl

08-04-2008, 04:45 AM	#103 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	durability Everyone seems obsessed with the color. My concern is the longevity of the mounts. Just exactly how much track time / miles have you put on these to see how well they hold up? If one of these lets loose, it's going to be a mess. __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

08-04-2008, 07:38 AM	#104 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 925	How could one "let loose" (fail), and what would make it a mess? I believe the mounts are just inserts that provide additional resistance to engine pivoting under acceleration and decceleration. If one were to "fail", you'd be running the same engine mount as before but experience stock engine movement due to the insert having failed. __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

08-04-2008, 08:23 AM	#105 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	My concern is that it develops a major crack and allows excess movement abruptly. __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

08-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#102 (permalink)
brian4.2 Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 243	I concurr, no hanging chads, no recount . Black please.

08-04-2008, 08:38 AM	#106 (permalink)
EpRAnGia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 208	Still deciding on colors? When is it coming out~!? __________________ 2008 AW Exige S240 - SOLD.... 2004 ChilliRed Mini Cooper (Sensible DD)

08-04-2008, 02:46 PM	#108 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	I think you will find that these are replacing the stock ones not in addition too __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

08-04-2008, 03:26 PM	#110 (permalink)
300hpMR2 Not a poseur anymore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 577	NVM. Manly chimed in while I was typing. __________________ 07 Phantom Black Exige S - Touring Pack/Track Pack/TC/SS/Titan QR rack/Costco wireless rear view cam/BWR door sill protectors/Locking gas cap mod/headlight film with bubbles/Larini SC Sport/Multivex mirrors/Saikou Michi Oil Catch Cans/Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs/Manly's Motor Mounts

08-05-2008, 04:50 AM	#112 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 4,286	so, on the passenger side of the car there is an engine mount with no room for an insert... which mounts are these applying to?

08-05-2008, 07:08 AM	#113 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 925	DPM, there are no new mounts involved, just inserts that plug into the existing mounts. __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

08-08-2008, 06:47 PM	#115 (permalink)
rsnookjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 69	Can we get an update on this? __________________ 2006 Polar Blue Elise

08-08-2008, 07:58 PM	#116 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	Manly is at buttonwillow for the weekend with the Lotus Challenge Series, I'm guessing he wont be back on the forum until next week. __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

08-09-2008, 08:41 PM	#117 (permalink)
R'elise Me My other car's a mtn bike Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Venice CA Posts: 1,367	Manly- thanks for the video. I've been wondering how much movement the motor experiences. No wonder exhaust systems are breaking left and right on our cars. Count me in when you get them. Bring them to the track and I'll just pick them up there. Just wondering if an even stiffer bushing would be better for a track only car. __________________ 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!

08-11-2008, 11:40 AM	#119 (permalink)
407Driver Live from the Bubble Room Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tejas Posts: 145	Any fresh news on these? __________________ "Never leave well enough alone" Raymond Loewy

08-11-2008, 12:59 PM	#120 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	I would like a set as well.... __________________ 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

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