STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set

SubySteve · 01-21-2008, 06:36 AM

I will be throwing in group n motor mounts and trans mount soon. I noticed that there is also a group n gearbox x-member cushion set. Is there any real point in upgrading to this. I cant picture in my head exactly where they go and if it would be a difficult install. Anyone made this change.

V8Huntr · 01-21-2008, 07:04 AM

Are you talking about these:

TiC Tranny Crossmember Bushings Turn In Concepts

If so then yes they are a worthwhile upgrade. They stiffen up the driveline more than with just the trans mount.

La Mer · 01-21-2008, 07:20 AM

I recently did this. I recommend these bushings.

The stock bushings that are towards the front of the car were blown out, coincidentally. I was going to upgrade them not knowing they were blown out and needed to be replaced. Also, the Kartboy bushings are considerably harder than the stock soft rubber ones. FWIW, I have 45,000miles on the odometer.

fullerton · 01-21-2008, 07:33 AM

It is worth mentioning that you have to remove these to install the tranny mount, so you might as well put fresh ones in there while you have everything apart.

SubySteve · 01-21-2008, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the info. I wonder which ones are stiffer.

V8Huntr · 01-21-2008, 11:12 AM

What do you mean which ones are stiffer? Is there another brand besides the ones TIC sells?

La Mer · 01-21-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Huntr

What do you mean which ones are stiffer? Is there another brand besides the ones TIC sells?

I may have confused everyone.

I said I have Kartboy ones, but they may actually be TiC. I purchased mine from TiC.

**tom@kartboy** · 01-21-2008, 11:29 AM

if they are black they are KB ones. if they are pink they are TIC ones. the durometer is the same.

T

01-21-2008, 06:36 AM	#1
SubySteve STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: HOLLYWOOD,FL Posts: 260 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set I will be throwing in group n motor mounts and trans mount soon. I noticed that there is also a group n gearbox x-member cushion set. Is there any real point in upgrading to this. I cant picture in my head exactly where they go and if it would be a difficult install. Anyone made this change. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-21-2008, 07:04 AM	#2
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,600 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set Are you talking about these: TiC Tranny Crossmember Bushings Turn In Concepts If so then yes they are a worthwhile upgrade. They stiffen up the driveline more than with just the trans mount.

01-21-2008, 07:20 AM	#3
La Mer NIИja Car: 2006 STI (SGM) Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,192 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set I recently did this. I recommend these bushings. The stock bushings that are towards the front of the car were blown out, coincidentally. I was going to upgrade them not knowing they were blown out and needed to be replaced. Also, the Kartboy bushings are considerably harder than the stock soft rubber ones. FWIW, I have 45,000miles on the odometer.

01-21-2008, 07:33 AM	#4
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,330 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set It is worth mentioning that you have to remove these to install the tranny mount, so you might as well put fresh ones in there while you have everything apart.

01-21-2008, 10:40 AM	#5
SubySteve STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: HOLLYWOOD,FL Posts: 260 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set Thanks for the info. I wonder which ones are stiffer.

01-21-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,600 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set What do you mean which ones are stiffer? Is there another brand besides the ones TIC sells?

01-21-2008, 11:29 AM	#8
tom@kartboy Authorized Vendor Fav Mod: Most Copied parts on IWSTI! Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 315 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: STi Gearbox X-Member Cushion Set if they are black they are KB ones. if they are pink they are TIC ones. the durometer is the same. T This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.