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i highly advise everyone to stay away from any ETD.
ive seen so many ppl btch and whine because their ETD's rattle etc etc.
and ive seen several cases where the ETD isnt even strong enough to absorb the rocking and it bends...
thats just my .02, im just trying to save you guys trouble down the line.
ive seen so many ppl btch and whine because their ETD's rattle etc etc.
and ive seen several cases where the ETD isnt even strong enough to absorb the rocking and it bends...
thats just my .02, im just trying to save you guys trouble down the line.
if i get more shaking and vibration with the new bushing thats sucks.. because my car is vibrating already like a virgin in a whorehouse... my car is idling at 500... and the shaking is already annoying.
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The ETD or mounts tighten the motor alot, so whatever vibrations you have now (that you shouldn't btw) will be much worse, to say the least, lol
The ETD does rattle indeed, but very miminally if you install it right with the sound deadening material at the mounting point (the strut tower)
Also i'm not boosted or anything, but I do have very grippy tires and I have launched the car very hard and my mounts are holding up fine. I think there was only one specific brand, and only the first round of production of that brands mounts that were defective and bent.
I would personally save the time, and spend the extra $ for the ETD rather than new mounts. It is much more quiet no matter what to have the stiffer mounts though, and you don't have to worry about them failing for a very long time. It's up to the buyer, theres pros and cons for each.
The ETD does rattle indeed, but very miminally if you install it right with the sound deadening material at the mounting point (the strut tower)
Also i'm not boosted or anything, but I do have very grippy tires and I have launched the car very hard and my mounts are holding up fine. I think there was only one specific brand, and only the first round of production of that brands mounts that were defective and bent.
I would personally save the time, and spend the extra $ for the ETD rather than new mounts. It is much more quiet no matter what to have the stiffer mounts though, and you don't have to worry about them failing for a very long time. It's up to the buyer, theres pros and cons for each.
i dont believe that the mounts come with insturctions. but im pretty sure you can download a PDF or find a DIY on one of the forums.
RCZ, the only thing is...your paying MORE and getting LESS.
the mounts are cheaper and solve the problem rather than covering it up.
but i do understand that some ppl dont like rattly, bouncy, loud, etc.. cars. so if thats any of you, your prob better off with the ETD.
RCZ, the only thing is...your paying MORE and getting LESS.
the mounts are cheaper and solve the problem rather than covering it up.
but i do understand that some ppl dont like rattly, bouncy, loud, etc.. cars. so if thats any of you, your prob better off with the ETD.
traction over the comfort???
yeah, right.... my car is not a racecar. its good to have fun sometimes but mostly (95%) im driving my car and not drag race.. so i want my car not to shake at every light and stop signs.
yeah, right.... my car is not a racecar. its good to have fun sometimes but mostly (95%) im driving my car and not drag race.. so i want my car not to shake at every light and stop signs.
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ETD is worth more money to resell. So in the long run it might be cheaper than mounts & easier to install. :D
My etd doesn't really shake the car unless i'm somewhat bogging it. It's fun crawling in 1st then blipping the throttle and the car hopping like a kangaroo when you let back off.
My etd doesn't really shake the car unless i'm somewhat bogging it. It's fun crawling in 1st then blipping the throttle and the car hopping like a kangaroo when you let back off.
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motor mounts
i have a 2004 xa and i had a bad vibration and figured id change the motor mounts so i got the energy suspensions and installed them now my car viberates even worse anyone have any ideas
thanks
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From: whiteman afb knob noster mo
it was viberating at idle and i had the rear motor mount replaced when that was done they told me all of them needed replaced so i started today changed the front two and i drove it and it at idle viberates very bad my wheel and all viberates and i waas thinking it could be becuse of the rear tranny mount not being changed i didnt change that becuse it was new but didnt want to remove that if it was ganna get worse
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with the Ingalls ETD i don't really notice much vibration anyways, but then again I never got the chance to feel the car N/A with it so im not sure if that makes a difference or not.
I personally hate not getting traction and it makes me want a subaru but it's still fun to have a FWD car. I recommend getting the ETD and the motor mounts only if you are having traction problems or you want more traction, and not just because.
I personally hate not getting traction and it makes me want a subaru but it's still fun to have a FWD car. I recommend getting the ETD and the motor mounts only if you are having traction problems or you want more traction, and not just because.