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03-04-2013, 05:03 PM | #1 |
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Video and short review on the Cusco Engine Mounts and Rear Diff Brace
Wanted to do a quick review on the Cusco engine mounts and their rear diff mount as well. One thing I noticed while driving the car was the vagueness coming from the stock engine mounts and the rear end as well. I saw this as a opportunity to not only improve on those aspects of the car, but it also gives me the opportunity to give you guys my impression of the parts as well.
Let's start with the install first. The engine mounts are very straight forward, simply unbolt the 2 large nuts on the bottom of the front cross member, and then the 4 bolts holding the left and right mounts to the engine block. Lift the engine up a few inches to gain enough clearance to remove the old mounts. The new cusco mounts are a bit easier to get in than the stock ones are to remove, but really neither are that bad. The new cusco mounts will bolt up just like stock, and so you will just reverse the uninstall process, and they should bolt right in without too much fuss. The rear diff mount was a bit more tricky, and not that I would ever call it a difficult install, but a bit more time consuming as you do have to access the inner portion of the rear cross member, which will require you to remove the lateral arms from the rear cross member. Once you have access, you will want to get your skinny fingered friend to hold the nut on the inside of the cross member as you thread the long bolt through the new mount and into the nut. Other than that very minor frustration of small access holes, the install was a breeze and bolted up just like it was supposed to without any problems. Now the review! I must say, I was never expecting these to retain the factory comfort levels, as I have run products like this on my own cars. I did notice a bit more noise and vibration than I was used to, but once I had a chance to go drive the car, I knew exactly why I did these mods, and the extra noise and vibration was almost a welcomed feeling. The direct connection these parts bring to the car is a huge improvement over the stock bushings, no longer do you feel the slop from the rear end, or the somewhat delayed response from the engine. Everything is instant, everything feels solid, and it feels AMAZING! Finally the Albino Rhino is starting to become what I had envisioned in my head, and besides the extra noise and vibrations, I could not ask for anything more. I would not recommend these parts for anyone who wants to keep their car as a comfortable daily driver, as you will most likely despise these mods. But for someone looking for something more aggressive and direct, and does not mind the harshness, than this would be perfect! Check out the videos below for some before and after. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7WkMXUgnV0&list=UUHNPxTbGXNDDxsNjjSSwg5A& index=2"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7WkMXUgnV0&list=UUHNPxTbGXNDDxsNjjSSwg5A& index=2[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10rspcW8uek&list=UUHNPxTbGXNDDxsNjjSSwg5A& index=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10rspcW8uek&list=UUHNPxTbGXNDDxsNjjSSwg5A& index=1[/ame] Thanks, Rick |
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03-04-2013, 05:32 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the write up.
Could post or link to pics of the parts? |
03-04-2013, 06:00 PM | #3 |
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Here you go , click the images for product page:
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I wish more manufacturers would produce video comparisons like this. Thank you very much for the review, description, and product video comparison. Well done
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That diff brace looks like a good thing. Would you say it contributed much to the increased NVH? Or was that more the engine mounts?
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How do you this k the cucso mounts compare to the STI mounts? Mainly with the nvh lvls.
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I'm worried that the cross member is not thick or strong enough for the diff brace. I really want the cusco or beat rush diff mount. However I am afraid of the eventual tear out at the two crossmember mounting points for the brace. I imagine that my fear is understandable but is it real? Do you guys know if the cross member will be strong enough?
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What's the best way to lift the engine, just a board-protected oil pan lift or what?
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do any of these mounts lower the center of gravity, or do they still retain the same height as stock mounts?
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