Pitch/gearbox mount noise transfer
30 January 2012, 06:45 PM
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Pitch/gearbox mount noise transfer
Hi all,
Just fitted a Flow-Flex gearbox pitch mount to my UK Turbo (year 2000), the car was pretty quiet but now has really loud transmission noise through to the cabin...
The old std plastic one just lifted out without any probs at all, the new one was a tight'ish squeeze at the bulk-head but the smaller end that goes into bracket on the gearbox was a 'mare to get in and an extremely tight fit.
Is the noise increase and the tightness normal to aid in it's role to stop excessive movement
Cheers all,
Just fitted a Flow-Flex gearbox pitch mount to my UK Turbo (year 2000), the car was pretty quiet but now has really loud transmission noise through to the cabin...
The old std plastic one just lifted out without any probs at all, the new one was a tight'ish squeeze at the bulk-head but the smaller end that goes into bracket on the gearbox was a 'mare to get in and an extremely tight fit.
Is the noise increase and the tightness normal to aid in it's role to stop excessive movement
Cheers all,
30 January 2012, 11:05 PM
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Cheers belliott,
Was beginning to think sth had gone wrong - just that it sounds like an old Mini with a straight-cut 'box now from inside !
Was beginning to think sth had gone wrong - just that it sounds like an old Mini with a straight-cut 'box now from inside !
31 January 2012, 10:58 AM
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Sounds like a case of 'If the standard one isn't broke - leave it alone'???
Fine on a competition car where control of engine movement might be an advantage but a bit pointless on a road car? There's not that many applications on the car where exchanging the standard bushes for polyurethane has any real advantage.
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Fine on a competition car where control of engine movement might be an advantage but a bit pointless on a road car? There's not that many applications on the car where exchanging the standard bushes for polyurethane has any real advantage.
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31 January 2012, 11:07 AM
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Nah that the whole idea of classic imprezas.Things like this,squeling Ferodo DS2500s,smell of burning rubber mixed with little essence of motor oil brings smile to my face everytime i drive my V6 impreza
31 January 2012, 11:16 AM
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+1 solid engine mounts, pitchstop, gearbox mount, proper ones that is like Beatrush and RCM modified Grp N items, make a massive difference. 
Especially true in 10+ old classics
Making your transmission more secure and reducing those competing forces works for me
Especially true in 10+ old classics Making your transmission more secure and reducing those competing forces works for me
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31 January 2012, 03:20 PM
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+1 solid engine mounts, pitchstop, gearbox mount, proper ones that is like Beatrush and RCM modified Grp N items, make a massive difference. Especially true in 10+ old classics
You've sort-of answered my statement - as a replacement for tired and perished bushes, yes! Plus - those items are aimed toward competition and track based cars?
Making your transmission more secure and reducing those competing forces works for me
Especially true in 10+ old classics You've sort-of answered my statement - as a replacement for tired and perished bushes, yes! Plus - those items are aimed toward competition and track based cars?
Making your transmission more secure and reducing those competing forces works for me
I considered a 'harder' pitch mount as a way of controlling engine movement when my GT spec headers were touching the crossmember, but decided to hack the crossmember to give clearance rather than increase harshness!
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31 January 2012, 07:09 PM
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Cheers for the input guys 
I agree with all of you !
Must admit, I wasn't expecting so much more noise - she's a daily runner rolling project so will keep it on for a few weeks or so & see how it goes.
Thanks again,
I agree with all of you !
Must admit, I wasn't expecting so much more noise - she's a daily runner rolling project so will keep it on for a few weeks or so & see how it goes.
Thanks again,
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