who has made their own motor mounts?

[s13-t]

I ran across the following article by AZHITMAN

http://www.nicoclub.com/archiv....html

I was just curious as to who all has done this or something similar to it. Also, has anyone used ebay mounts?

I need new mounts but there is no way in hell that I will pay 200 bucks for a piece of rubber....

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Find used Nismo mounts or something.

[s13-t]

no.... I dont want used motor mounts.

the topic in this thread is who has made their own mounts or who uses ebay mounts. Not what mounts should I get.

but thanks for the input.

[DMan II-40]

I bought some of Drift Freaq's custom mounts over on Zilvia. Once I put those in I was going to do that window weld on my old ones then sell them.

[Brandon1605]

I plan to do this for my mounts pretty soon. Based on the research Ive done about this technique, its been used for quite awhile with Taurus SHO, SRT4s, Hondas, Acuras, etc. Its a great way to modify and upgrade your mounts cheap. And honestly, if they are as good as multiple people say, why would you pay 300+ for a set of mounts when you can custom make your own of the same (or better) strength and quality for much less? Like a third of the price.

Based on the info Ive found, the strength he used might be a little overkill. You can go down to an 80 or so and it will damper better but still be pretty stiff.

I will update this when I do mine and let you know how it turns out.

[Chris28]

I used hockey pucks for a little while. It was horrible. I recommend Nismo units if you don't want to feel like you're being shaken to death at every stop light.

[s13-t]

lol I think I saw a picture of that on another thread when I searched. 2 hockey pucks on each side lol.

yea I think I will go ahead and do the flexane mounts. I will post pics of the outcome. But that probly wont be for a few weeks.

[rtrdpenguin]

what the junk are you serious? udum

[Dittie Doughnuts]

Work great

[LOVERboy]

^^^ where did you get that from? and how much?

[s13k1d]

^^^ where did you get that from? and how much?

x2!

[frftw]

i did something like this for my ca swap:used hockey pucks and grade 8 hardwareworks great but it vibrates the whole car, i dont care but just be warned...

[OM3GA]

I've seen crazy mount stuff haha. I personally use cuscos but you can buy projectnissan ones for cheap and they are the same thing. It will save you some time at least unless you really just want to make them haha.

[PyR0NiAk]

I used RB25 mounts on my SR

[s13-t]

thanks for the info guys

Right now I am trying to source m12 x 1.25 all thread so far no one has it.gonna hit up M&M BOLT and FASTENAL tomorrow.

I might actually go the hockey puck rout as it would be way cheaper than the $50 for the flexane

[frftw]

hockey puck ftw!!! i think i did the whole thing for under 10 bucks!

[PyR0NiAk]

As others have said, the hockey pucks are BRUTAL... Unless the car is a track car, I definitely recommend you do something else..

[Dattebayo]

I need new mounts but there is no way in hell that I will pay 200 bucks for a piece of rubber....

Gee, it's amazing that people spend money on cams, you know, for being just a couple of pieces of metal.

Quit cheaping out, you tard. At least sell your car to someone else who will put in the right kind of equipment.

[AZhitman]

Right now I am trying to source m12 x 1.25 all thread so far no one has it.gonna hit up M&M BOLT and FASTENAL tomorrow.

I might actually go the hockey puck rout as it would be way cheaper than the $50 for the flexane

Ace Hardware.

And it's only cheaper if you keep it - You won't. Pucks have nearly 0 dampening.

[s13-t]

For engine parts... yea buy the name brand stuff. but for motor mounts what makes you think that a nismo or cusco or even a megan mount is any stronger or more durable than what the average person can make.

I mean lets be honest. Why would anyone buy a greddy oil catch can over an obx unit? Because they want the name brand and are willing to over pay for it. Are greddy intercoolers any more efficient than an ebay intercooler? Hell no, its a name! thats all.

If 60 bucks gets me some ghetto home made motor mounts that according to AZHITMAN is stiffer than nismo mounts then why wouldn't some one go the cheaper rout.

If your gonna preach name brand> than all then seriously... get out of my thread. k dude

now on to the hockey pucks. Some one that has them in their car should load a video on youtube showing the rattle it causes.

I just want to know if all the stiffness does is make noise inside the car or does it like rattle up your spine.

edit:in response to AZ-

I tried all 3 ace hardware locations around me. They only had it in 1.75 pitch.

[Dattebayo]

For engine parts... yea buy the name brand stuff. but for motor mounts what makes you think that a nismo or cusco or even a megan mount is any stronger or more durable than what the average person can make.

Because you goddamn MOTOR sits on it, vibrating and revving and all that.What makes YOU think that whatever joe blow can whip up is gonna pass muster for something that gets used heavily every time you use your car???

I mean lets be honest. Why would anyone buy a greddy oil catch can over an obx unit? Because they want the name brand and are willing to over pay for it. Are greddy intercoolers any more efficient than an ebay intercooler? Hell no, its a name! thats all.

Yes, a catch can is just a catch can. But not all parts are created equally, kid. Build quality is NOT universal.

If 60 bucks gets me some ghetto home made motor mounts that according to AZHITMAN is stiffer than nismo mounts then why wouldn't some one go the cheaper rout.

What the hell do you need stiffer mounts for anyway? To feel the road more?

You have NO idea. Solid mounts are torture.

If your gonna preach name brand> than all then seriously... get out of my thread.

Don't tell me where and where not to post. I don't tell you.

[s13-t]

aaaawww you called me kid. Is that supposed to be offensive? trying to live up to your name I see.

I don't want a flame war.

Look, an engine mount is nothing more than some rubber and some hardware. It IS something that anyone can successfully duplicate.

I don't want solid mounts and I never said that I did.

I am still planning on going the flexane rout and if they are too stiff then so be it. I can cope.

Why would someone want stiffer mounts? Well in my case mine were falling apart and it makes no sense to throw soft mounts on an engine that will see some power. I have heard people complain that nismo is too soft but solid is too stiff so flexane mounts seem to fall right in the middle.

Although I do not agree with what you have to say; thank you for your input.

Now can we get back to "who has made their own motor mounts."
Modified by s13-t at 9:13 PM 3/21/2010

[Dattebayo]

Look, an engine mount is nothing more than some rubber and some hardware. It IS something that anyone can successfully duplicate.

You forgot to add the whole engineering aspect of it. But I called you kid because you disregard that thinking automatically.

Look, I'm so sorry I tried to help by telling you it wasn't a good idea. On with the BS.

[corn322]

I made my own mounts following AZ's article. Moved the engine forward 1/4 inch or so, but I also lowered it by about 1/4 inch. No big deal. Sure there's more vibration, but with coilovers and urethane bushing all around it blends right in.

[Wc240]

i used something similar to flexane made by 3M. if you really want to know ill go look. but i just taped off the stock mounts and filled em in. worked pretty damn well on crappy mounts

3M window weld. works like a charm
Modified by Wc240 at 6:23 PM 3/23/2010

[AZhitman]

What makes YOU think that whatever joe blow can whip up is gonna pass muster for something that gets used heavily every time you use your car???

Not Joe Blow, but mine's been fine.

[DMan II-40]

The ting I don't like about those homemade mounts is it is just a bolt going through rubber...

Some of the vibration will be transferred to that rubber or whatever, but it will still be pushing and pulling that bolt non the less. Not really that great of a design, but that is just me. Your car, your call.

[frftw]

haha yeah i could get a vid up of my home made mounts... and yeah lots of stuff rattles... just need to go around with a socket set and tighten some ish up.

[HoosierSX]

just rock the stock mounts with an engine damper

[ka-t4u]

what is that red stuff Dittie Doughnuts?? i found this:

http://www.waresdirect.com/pro...oogle

probably gonna get in trouble for posting that, but is that the right stuff?? it's flexane 80 so i guess it's a little softer??

ps: sorry i dont know how to post links so just copy and paste.... sorry....