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#21
so what should i do for better handling? smaller tires??
poly > solid rubber, regardless.
The only thing stiffer is Delrin, but it has its flaws/downsides.
here's what i did that seem to help little bit. turn the black rubber on the upper mount (radiator support) 90*.
Anyone that will complain about added vibrations shouldn't think about adding performance mods. Period.
In my opinion, there is no way thats worth it on a daily driver unless you like that. It doesn't bug me on my monte because I only drive it for fun- but to me that would be unbearable every day. Not to mention, how much power are you really losing anyways with the stock rubber? Lets say a person does a turbo kit that adds 150 hp- but doesn't do poly mounts and doesn't gain that extra 2 or 3 hp because they can't stand the vibration of the car in their daily driver- so you'd say they shouldn't buy the turbo kit either?
To me, thats like saying if someone is going to do performance mods- they should chop their mufflers off because it adds a couple hp. Well sure it does- but its gonna be crazy loud too. For someone who cruises on the weekends, it might not be a big deal- but for someone DD'ing their car- straight pipes and the screaming race car style noise that comes with it may not be an acceptable trade for those couple hp.
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#23
Its not that hard- and its not dangerous if you're careful. When you take the old unit out- you just unbolt the two bolts holding the strut on at the bottom and the three bolts up top- it will come out in a single assembly. In order to get the spring out, you have to use a spring compressor (Autozone rents them)- that just mechanically clamps the spring together- then you take the big nut off the top and that lets you remove the top plate that holds the spring- and you just let the spring compressor loose and slide the spring off. Its really not that bad, or dangerous if you follow the directions on the spring compressor tool.
#24
what about shorter stiffer struts? is this possible without smaller springs? i mean i dont really drive like im racing id just like to have alittle better handling. and what would you recomend for tires radial or bias, i dont want teh lip on the tire down by the road. and what kind of tire keep in mind i want them to last.
#25
Never heard of a shorter, stiffer strut- for the most part, it is the spring height combined with the spring stiffness that determine ride height on these cars- if you want a lower car, you either need a softer spring, or a shorter spring (or if you want performance- a harder, shorter spring). I've just never seen a strut modified to any length other than stock.
As far as tires, I thought all normal tires were radials now? I'm not much of a tire expert. I'd suggest going on tirerack.com, picking what you want to do with your tires (ie all season, or summer only tires that you'll take off in the winter)- and then reading the reviews on there. There isn't any one tire that I could really lead you to- every tire has its ups and downs- and part of it depends how much you want to pay, and how long you need them to last- but its easier just to go through their selector thing, find out what is available in your size and your style (performance level and all season or summer)- and then see how the reviews compare between them.
As far as tires, I thought all normal tires were radials now? I'm not much of a tire expert. I'd suggest going on tirerack.com, picking what you want to do with your tires (ie all season, or summer only tires that you'll take off in the winter)- and then reading the reviews on there. There isn't any one tire that I could really lead you to- every tire has its ups and downs- and part of it depends how much you want to pay, and how long you need them to last- but its easier just to go through their selector thing, find out what is available in your size and your style (performance level and all season or summer)- and then see how the reviews compare between them.
#26
Drivers will feel more vibration from the engine whenever using solid motor/tranny mounts. That's the whole point! You stiffen everything up to help transfer more HP to the wheels. Anyone that will complain about added vibrations shouldn't think about adding performance mods. Period.
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I just installed some ZZP upper motor mounts and dogbone poly bushings. The exhaust is more pronounced, and driving response feels smoother. Overall, I like the stiffer mounts. However, the vibration is a bit more than I expected. I understood there would be some steering wheel vibration... but my dashboard, hood, exhaust, etc. all shake and rattle like a SOB. I've read that the Intense and MSP mounts do not vibrate as much. Anyone mind sharing their personal preferences or experiences with the different brands? I'd like to switch to a mount that doesn't make my car go into seizure every time there is a red light.
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