_Kansei_

I'd do an SLS front mount over the SU.. it's much better at controlling engine motion (the SU might as well be stock rubber). plus, the front SLS mount is strong enough to not shatter on you unexpectedly lol

_Kansei_

just expect to hear some more transmission noise.. will it die down, yeah probably. I'm not at all broken in yet (30 mins of driving @ 35mph ish). to get a free demo of what it'll be like, put your ear on your shift **** and rev the engine a little. it's like that but you feel it in the steering wheel and don't hear it as much.

JoshP5

I got the shudders, too--might go for an MSP clutch and/or MazdaSpeed or 9lb aluminum flywheel.

_Kansei_

The clutch shudder is the only thing I don't miss about driving my car pre-turbo. The MSP clutch barely feels any different but no shudder + it can hold a hell of a lot more power

amsgator

ok i'll try that too. i was told 1/2 on 247. when it's cool again i'll tighten them (like tomorrow morning.)

now is this "twist" as hard as i can twist it?

and yea, i agree w/ the what you did yesterday. lol

amsgator

describe these shudders?

amsgator

discovered i lost one of my rubber hood stop thingys. the rubber grommet lookin things that keep the hood from rattling...so my hood rattles. i hope a new one doesnt cost much...

JoshP5

Vibes when the clutch is disengaged in lower gears.

amsgator

is that a sign of clutch wear too? how long do they last. gotta keep an eye out for them

amsgator

well i tightened the belts. the alt belt only has like 5 threads left on the bolt and the belt will turn 90 degrees and a lil further if i really twist it hard. the ac belt is about the same, not sure about the threading there though :-\

_Kansei_

the noise of this mount isn't that bad on the highway..drivin on i90 as i type this lol

amsgator it almost sounds like the belts you got are a little big?

amsgator

i got the belt numbers that were listed on the how to page. i talked to several ppl who are using them. the squeeling stopped (for now), it's just the bolt only has like 5-6 threads and it's to the end. only thing i can think of is just because the diameter of the pulley is smaller so the belts will need to be tightened more (even though the belts are smaller, the tightness point will still be lower on the bolt simply because the belts sit lower on the bolt even when loose as compared to the stock ones.) << if that makes sense to you

kargoboy

Got some maintenance done today...new plugs, changed tranny fluid and cleaned
the intake filter...not as exciting as new mods, but it has to be done...

amsgator

i need to clean my filter! probably do it monday since i am off. i just gotta get the recharge kit. i also ordered 2 wagon mafia stickers (one for each of the rear side windows) and a "you just got passed by a wagon sticker"

JoshP5

My neighbor just leased a Speed3.