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Old 21-08-2005, 08:06 AM
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Default Gearbox isolator mount bushings.

Ive just fitted a set, superpro part number: SPF2358K
Purchased these from the superpro head office in queensland about a month ago, cost was around $50ish.



some of you might recognise these instantly and would know the the stock rubber mounts they replace are as soft as a mouse-pad.

benifits:
- gearbox doesnt seem to shake and vibrate as much as it did (yes i had the group-n sti gearbox mount already)
- bumps and uneven ground doesnt give any additional noises through the driveline
- gearshift stick stays exactly where it should under power and doesnt move about under brakes or heavy shifting, as a result your much less likely to have a mis-shift.
- driveline thump between gears was definatley reduced during hard acceleration,

cons:
- not a quick install unless your on a hoist
- maybe a 2% increase in harmonics in the cabin.

overall id recommend it, its another bushing that tightens the car up and gave me the desired results. although i would recommend that you at least have the group-n sti gearbox mount fitted at the same time or in the first place.
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hey tuna, sorry for the thread dredge, it came up when i searched on google!, how are these bushings going in your car 3 years down the track? where do you get the sti group n gearbox mount from too?
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Old 01-08-2008, 05:30 PM
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great improvement, they really stopped a lot of the slop from the gearbox floating around under the car, so a lot less thumping, plus the gearstick stayed relatively steady, afterwards i seemed to not misengage or miss the gates as often as i used to (on the RA gearsets etc). the group-n mount can probably be found at mrt, rallispec.com, gruppe-s.com etc, good investment in my opinion.
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Old 02-08-2008, 12:43 AM
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cool, cheers mate, gonna get me both i think (the mount & these bushes)
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