AWR Mount for DD?

[Spiced MSP]

Thanks man! Yeah man, the 2 is a great handling car.. now if only it had around 40 more hp -_- aha.

hahaha, I feel your pain there. The MSP community says the same thing all the time. The protege is an outstanding car when it comes to handling. It really surprises people at autocross events. But in the power department, it is lacking a lot. To make decent power with it requires a good bit of work. But Im at the point where I have everything needed to support and more than likely exceed 500hp, with the exception of a built motor and trans. Im in the process of saving up for those..lol. But I think I have done enough talking in this thread..lmao. Back on topic, sorry guys

 

[kcdirtbro54]

Wow. Mine does not even get close to skipping.

I also have CS struts/shocks installed set to 6 front and 8 rear with Eibachs

 

[716-mazda2]

Did you notice the increase in noise inside the car, or out? Inside, it's probably the exhaust and the vibrations, making it seem like it's louder than it is.

Yea it's just inside the car.

 

[CRG Racer24]

Okay, so yeah, then it's just the vibrations from the mount. I can't think of any reason that the mount would increase noise levels coming out of the exhaust system, at it's exit.

 

[genericmoniker]

I get a vibration just under 2.5k and I'm still stock. It's probably just that being amplified.

 

[mykflo]

i ordered mine like 2 weeks ago and still hasnt gotten here!!! what is it with my luck and stuff getting shipped.. anyways, i called and they said it is on its way, just a delay due to high demand... oh well.

 

[Wall Of Death]

where did you order it from? I got mine from AWR directly and it showed up in just 2 days.

 

[mykflo]

goodwin racing.. i e mailed them and i have a tracking number now.. wont be here till monday//

 

[Wall Of Death]

goodwin racing.. i e mailed them and i have a tracking number now.. wont be here till monday//

fear not my friend! it is worth the wait

 

[mykflo]

Finally arrived... im assuming its a straight swap using factory bolts and all since it came with nothing but the mount.. no bolts or instructions or anything.

 

[CRG Racer24]

Straight swap my man. You may need to fiddle with it, until it fits into place. Straight forward install though.. check out the How-To section where I posted in the AWR Install thread, if you'd like a sense of direction.

 

[mykflo]

Thanks.. will do!

 

[molex7]

Finally arrived... im assuming its a straight swap using factory bolts and all since it came with nothing but the mount.. no bolts or instructions or anything.

Just got mine installed on Saturday, pretty easy, but everyone here said to install the trans side first. I found it much easier to get the subframe side threaded first, then get the tranny side in. When i was on the floor, i couldn't seem to get enough leverage from the awkward position to get the bolt to line up on the subframe side while pushing the engine back a little. Once i did the subframe first getting the tranny side in was pretty easy, once everything is threaded then just tighten em up!

 

[Jond63]

^^ me too -- I had to do the subframe side first, then it was easy. For some reason it jammed up when I tried tranny side first...

 

[CRG Racer24]

Yupp.. I did subframe side first too

 

[ngd298]

A rubber mallet and some WD-40 will be your best friend when installing an AWR mount.

 

[Wall Of Death]

A rubber mallet and some WD-40 will be your best friend when installing an AWR mount.

Im surprised you had to do that much to install this thing. I was able to swap mine in and out in probably less than five minutes with no lube or mallets.

 

[ngd298]

It wasn't hard at all, it just took a tiny bit of convincing.

 

[molex7]

Been running this mount for a almost a week now, and i have to say, definitely the best 70 bucks you can put into your 2.

I have the 70 duro version and am really happy with it. As far as vibrations go its really not bad at all. I was a little worried after reading here, reviews of the NVH seemed across the board, but i would say its actually lower than i anticipated. When you first start the car you get a really deep rumble, i really like that, sounds like a sports car. From idle to about 1200 rpm you have a little bit more vibrations but they definitely negligible. One thing i really like its the throttle response improvement, one thing this mount fixes that I've never seen posted is the reverse -> first throttle lag. Every time i would back out of a spot, then go into first and give it gas...nothing, I've even stalled because i'm so used to just going, never had this happen since installing the mount throttle is ready to roll as soon as you are.

Downshifting is INSANELY better, totally solves the horrible weight transfer problem, I was always super jealous of how well my friend's S2000 would downshift, and i basically have that level of predictability now with my 2.

Can't really comment on Wheel hop as i never launch the car, but it's supposed to help.

For daily driving, and for $70, this is by far the best thing you can get for your 2, installation is a breeze and the price is right.

 

[ngd298]

I'm glad you guys like the AWR mount so much, you guys are definitely tough. It made driving my car completely miserable. Shifting, clutch, and throttle response were so much better though.