Corksport MM Inserts. My first Mod!

[Silver Ecstasy]

So..I installed the motor mount inserts quite a while ago (last October I think). As of now, they're completely transparent. AWR Race Motor Mount goes in tomorrow...

Who else thinks these things were transparent after a while? I guess I should have listened to other reviews. They definitely did well at first.

 

[DaleNixon]

I think they were great, but I moved on to TRZ mounts. Even broken in, I think the inserts at least keep the stock mount in good shape. That's a plus for sure.

 

[08cosmic3]

The inserts are a beginning, not a fix. I too started with the inserts and moved to a full mount.

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I feel like it's done a poor job of keeping shifting and engine movement under control, as opposed to how it did when it was brand new, it did great. Why not make a stronger insert?

 

[mr_mazda329]

With having mine installed for 6 months and 5k miles now, Shifter feel is still good I think. The motor does rock a little, but nowhere near like stock or as violent. I agree, these mounts are just a temp fix because you still have the stock mount rubber that degrades. Maybe mine feels still pretty good, but possible becuase it doesn't get that cold here or something.

 

[gtlaw]

So..I installed the motor mount inserts quite a while ago (last October I think). As of now, they're completely transparent. AWR Race Motor Mount goes in tomorrow...

Who else thinks these things were transparent after a while? I guess I should have listened to other reviews. They definitely did well at first.

Take them out and see how transparent they are.. I did a week ago, and now I get crazy wheel hop, and it sounds like the motor is hitting the firewall.. The inserts are a great comprimise for a DD if you don't want tons of vibration

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I agree, i'm sure it'd be unbelievable how much more the engine rocks.

But in terms of clutch consistency and improvement, I have to say on a scale of 1-10 this mod is a 6, with initial response of 8. It felt great at first and even felt like the exhaust note changed to a more aggressive tone. But it naturally faded away and so did my confidence it was doing anything.

I'm installing the AWR race mount tomorrow. After already having driven in a AWR-equipped MS3, i'm pretty confident i'll feel the power again of what it's like to keep the motor truely in place.

 

[dizzin9]

does it really make THAT big of a difference? why would the shifting improve?

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

Your engine moves and everytime it does, it pulls at your shift linkages and you can't always expect the same performance when the motors rocking back and forth.

 

[gtlaw]

I agree, i'm sure it'd be unbelievable how much more the engine rocks.

But in terms of clutch consistency and improvement, I have to say on a scale of 1-10 this mod is a 6, with initial response of 8. It felt great at first and even felt like the exhaust note changed to a more aggressive tone. But it naturally faded away and so did my confidence it was doing anything.

I'm installing the AWR race mount tomorrow. After already having driven in a AWR-equipped MS3, i'm pretty confident i'll feel the power again of what it's like to keep the motor truely in place.

I tried the trz delrin first it was way too loud,, the inserts don't help the shift feel as much, but they are doing something positive without a doubt.

does it really make THAT big of a difference? why would the shifting improve?

with a real solid mount it it night, and day

 

[tru-boost]

At least you check your part every now and then, good work. Make sure to do the samw with the awr. I ripped both street and race bushings right in half. If you dont drive too hard too often, you should be ok.

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I hardly drive it hard, atleast compared to other folks who mash on it all the time.

But, even AWR equipped, the person who's car I drove has had zero issues with the mount.

 

[tru-boost]

You should be ok then. My awr's felt good, they just didnt last. Both of them broke in rather cold temps. I think their poly gets brittle in the cold and cracks.

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

Just installed the AWR 20 minutes ago with mazdaspeedster3, a couple notes:

-the cs insert mount was a total pita to remove. Had to undo the exhaust hangers near the mount to move the engine.

-the AWR mount is sick!!! The car is a totally transformed beast and feels 100% like it should have came like this. Vibes are very minimal at best!

Tru- what symptoms did you experience when the mounts broke on yours?

 

[gtlaw]

you could have removed the three bolts holding the aluminum bracket its very easy.

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I could have, but I didn't feel like removing that. No need taking more stuff off the car that doesn't need to be removed!

 

[ericrapp]

stiffer than a...

Just installed the AWR 20 minutes ago with mazdaspeedster3, a couple notes:

-the cs insert mount was a total pita to remove. Had to undo the exhaust hangers near the mount to move the engine.

-the AWR mount is sick!!! The car is a totally transformed beast and feels 100% like it should have came like this. Vibes are very minimal at best!

I appreciate all your comments and agree on most too, but it is funny that you say " it should have come from the factory like this!" when I remember we all said the same thing after installing the Inserts. I least i did. What is the stiffest rear mount i can buy and who would you folks recommend has the best price? My insert is no longer cutting it. Vibrations be damned. Any thoughts on this

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I agree that we all said that. Because that's how it was in the very beginning!

The awr mount is amazing. Trz is a little more rough for my liking..

Its very firm, and the shifting is fantastic. But both are amazing and a total must do mod.

 

[tru-boost]

TRZ makes the stiffest most race ready mounts avaiable. You can get them at Protege garage.

 

[08cosmic3]

This is the stiffest mount available. I hope this link is OK.

http://www.pt-performance.com/showP...&pID=125&sID=fb9b8f5173858c43d25a68bf9f00f113