forcedfab transmission mount stiffener $25! - Page 7 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ForcedFab_Jon · 08-27-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilBeaverFace

I just ordered mine, thanks Jonathan.

You complete me.

Yours is out in the mail! Thank you! I left a little special note for you lol.

XOXO Jon

Sportsguy83 · 08-27-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ForcedFab_Jon

@Sportsguy83, Keep me update on how the urethane inserts effects it!

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Originally Posted by Dustin

I will still try it with just the two and see how bad the nvh is but even if it is a little much, I still won't care. After riding in my brothers AE86, nothing can be as bad as that, lol. It pretty hardcore.

I want you guys to hold that thought. My big increase in NVH might be due to a leaky crush gasket. I will know by the weekend, so my review might be inaccurate. Will let you guys know when all is confirmed.

Mike86 · 08-27-2013, 10:43 PM

Definatly interested seems like an awsome part and at 25$ cant really go wrong!! How long was install time?

suffelch · 08-28-2013, 12:21 AM

My install took around 1.5 hours. That's with the car jacked up just high enough to fit my face under the car. Bring multiple size 12mm sockets with you under there. I love the part. Definitely worth it.

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ForcedFab_Jon · 08-28-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suffelch

My install took around 1.5 hours. That's with the car jacked up just high enough to fit my face under the car. Bring multiple size 12mm sockets with you under there. I love the part. Definitely worth it.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

I feel for you guys with just a jack and stands! We are spoiled having lifts and cordless impacts.

FRS1010 · 08-28-2013, 01:14 PM

This set from Harbor Freight made the install a lot easier too.

ForcedFab_Jon · 08-28-2013, 01:20 PM

The Machinist fairy stopped by last night after I left the shop and dropped off a small hold me over batch! So we have plenty of these instock ready to ship out!

Ps I am working on a mold design for a ForcedFab urethane insert bushing that will work with or without our stiffeners!

Jon

reyruiz191 · 09-04-2013, 07:56 PM

Just finished the install! Shifting is less notchy but I didn't really notice any increase in NVH, might be because of my headers and exhaust but either way it's a good thing! Great part especially for the price.

EvilBeaverFace · 09-04-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForcedFab_Jon

The Machinist fairy stopped by last night after I left the shop and dropped off a small hold me over batch! So we have plenty of these instock ready to ship out!

Ps I am working on a mold design for a ForcedFab urethane insert bushing that will work with or without our stiffeners!

Jon

Looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by reyruiz191

Just finished the install! Shifting is less notchy but I didn't really notice any increase in NVH, might be because of my headers and exhaust but either way it's a good thing! Great part especially for the price.

I'll have to agree, my shifting is much less notchy (also have Kartboy rear shifter bushing). Rather than feeling like I'm running into a wall with my shifter feels more like I'm pulling it over a small, smooth bump. My NVH came in the form of noise - turn your radio off (because its barely noticeable) and you might hear more of a whine when accelerating.

Maybe with the insert they're developing (or one of your choice) you'll see more NVH - I'm pretty sure some people have reviewed other stiffener/insert combos and have had huge differences in NVH iirc. I'll have to look it up again.

JimmyMac · 09-29-2013, 04:56 AM

I finally got around to installing mine while I was installing a different front pipe and down pipe for my header (P&L). I haven't driven the car yet because I'm working on an exhaust alignment issue. So I cannot comment on that. However, I did make a brief video of the install... Sorta. Sorry, I should of said bolt instead of nut in the video. Enjoy..

[ame]http://youtu.be/xTiD1LrLLNo[/ame]

jdubious · 10-24-2013, 11:52 PM

Finally got around to installing this part(been sitting on it for a couple of months). I must say i was skeptical as to how effective this mod would be. On an otherwise unmodified vehicle the improvement in shifting was quite noticeable! I'm very satisfied

imom · 11-30-2013, 06:00 AM

Hi,
I just had my Mtec springs, kartboy tranny insert, Perrin shifter bushing, redline MTL into my BRZ and still have notchy shifts...it's frustrating to say the least. There is an improvement, not sure what did what. I do feel the Mtec spring snapping back to neutral faster.

Question I have for ForcedFab Jon is does the top of tranny mount stiffener come into contact with the transmission.. Would it help with the NVH if there was a 2mm layer of hard rubber to insulate the noise and vibration from tranny metal to stiffener metal contact? I wanted to give this tranny mount a try, but wanted to find out first from Jon if this made sense. I really hope this fixes my 1st to 2nd shifts.

Vlady · 11-30-2013, 02:04 PM

I personally did not like the tranny mount stiffener. The did not like the added noise at all and honestly got to me after 2 days. As for shifter feel I was not that impressed and the notch was still there. Keep in mind that this is MY experience with the item some others may have better results. I have one here if anyone wants it.

Assunta · 02-16-2014, 05:47 PM

Ordered one based on the all the positive comments found in this thread (order #6650)
Thanks!

09-04-2013, 07:56 PM	#92
reyruiz191 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Vortech Supercharged Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 219 Thanks: 52 Thanked 159 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just finished the install! Shifting is less notchy but I didn't really notice any increase in NVH, might be because of my headers and exhaust but either way it's a good thing! Great part especially for the price. __________________ My Vortech Build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34135

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08-27-2013, 10:43 PM	#87
Mike86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Scion frs Location: Montreal Posts: 105 Thanks: 253 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definatly interested seems like an awsome part and at 25$ cant really go wrong!! How long was install time?

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suffelch Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Hot Lava FR-S Location: Philly Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My install took around 1.5 hours. That's with the car jacked up just high enough to fit my face under the car. Bring multiple size 12mm sockets with you under there. I love the part. Definitely worth it. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

08-28-2013, 01:14 PM	#90
FRS1010 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Tampa Posts: 82 Thanks: 34 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This set from Harbor Freight made the install a lot easier too.

08-28-2013, 01:20 PM	#91
ForcedFab_Jon Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 240sx 66 Chyrsler Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 90 Thanks: 8 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Machinist fairy stopped by last night after I left the shop and dropped off a small hold me over batch! So we have plenty of these instock ready to ship out! Ps I am working on a mold design for a ForcedFab urethane insert bushing that will work with or without our stiffeners! Jon

09-29-2013, 04:56 AM	#94
JimmyMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2016 Miata Club Location: NC Posts: 785 Thanks: 183 Thanked 258 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I finally got around to installing mine while I was installing a different front pipe and down pipe for my header (P&L). I haven't driven the car yet because I'm working on an exhaust alignment issue. So I cannot comment on that. However, I did make a brief video of the install... Sorta. Sorry, I should of said bolt instead of nut in the video. Enjoy.. [ame]http://youtu.be/xTiD1LrLLNo[/ame]

10-24-2013, 11:52 PM	#95
jdubious Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 13 Scion FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 89 Thanks: 44 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got around to installing this part(been sitting on it for a couple of months). I must say i was skeptical as to how effective this mod would be. On an otherwise unmodified vehicle the improvement in shifting was quite noticeable! I'm very satisfied

11-30-2013, 06:00 AM	#96
imom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: BRZ sold Location: CAL Posts: 158 Thanks: 29 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi, I just had my Mtec springs, kartboy tranny insert, Perrin shifter bushing, redline MTL into my BRZ and still have notchy shifts...it's frustrating to say the least. There is an improvement, not sure what did what. I do feel the Mtec spring snapping back to neutral faster. Question I have for ForcedFab Jon is does the top of tranny mount stiffener come into contact with the transmission.. Would it help with the NVH if there was a 2mm layer of hard rubber to insulate the noise and vibration from tranny metal to stiffener metal contact? I wanted to give this tranny mount a try, but wanted to find out first from Jon if this made sense. I really hope this fixes my 1st to 2nd shifts.

11-30-2013, 02:04 PM	#97
Vlady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Argento Scion FRS Location: Greensburg Posts: 304 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally did not like the tranny mount stiffener. The did not like the added noise at all and honestly got to me after 2 days. As for shifter feel I was not that impressed and the notch was still there. Keep in mind that this is MY experience with the item some others may have better results. I have one here if anyone wants it.

02-16-2014, 05:47 PM	#98
Assunta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 109 Thanks: 40 Thanked 37 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ordered one based on the all the positive comments found in this thread (order #6650) Thanks!

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