Well, after 2 weeks of stop & go driving with my new AWR front engine mount, all is well, but it has taken some getting used to. The feel of the car is very different.
On the plus side, it actually feels like there's a clutch under there! No more mushies! And no more bucking like a bronco at low speeds (well, not as bad, anyway). It also responds a lot quicker to throttle changes, especially at medium speeds in 3rd-4th gear.
On the minus side, my sunglasses rattle! I keep them in that little pocket in the door armrest when I'm not wearing them, and they resonate with the engine noise. I'm going to cut a piece of foam to fit in there to quiet them down. And I can really feel the engine in my feet, now, too. It's like a vibrating massager at idle, sitting at a stoplight.
Still haven't gotten up the gumption to install the rear mount. Maybe next week...
On the plus side, it actually feels like there's a clutch under there! No more mushies! And no more bucking like a bronco at low speeds (well, not as bad, anyway). It also responds a lot quicker to throttle changes, especially at medium speeds in 3rd-4th gear.
On the minus side, my sunglasses rattle! I keep them in that little pocket in the door armrest when I'm not wearing them, and they resonate with the engine noise. I'm going to cut a piece of foam to fit in there to quiet them down. And I can really feel the engine in my feet, now, too. It's like a vibrating massager at idle, sitting at a stoplight.
Still haven't gotten up the gumption to install the rear mount. Maybe next week...
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