Christmas cometh early (Cusco Mounts)

***Digitalfiend*** · 12-08-2006, 09:04 PM

So my Cusco mounts finally arrived:

I can't wait to get these puppies installed. I think I could do the tranny mount myself but after reading the install guide on ScoobyMods, I'm a little apprehensive about doing the motor mounts. I think I might have to *gasp* have my local dealership install them *gasp*

I'm on good terms with the service manager and he said it should only take 45 minutes to an hour, tops.

I'm going to try and take some videos/sound clips pre- and post-install to see if I can help convey just how stiff these mounts are (i.e. NVH, motor movement, etc.)

So for those of you that have them, tell me again how much you love them...

***Digitalfiend*** · 12-09-2006, 12:34 AM

I have an install question. On the i-club install guide it mentions that you have to trim the motor mount plate(s) so that they don't rub against the cusco mount. For those of you that installed your own, did you have to do this or can they be left unaltered?

Thanks.

***BoostJunkie*** · 12-11-2006, 04:39 PM

I'm not sure about the install, but I ordered mine today too! Can't wait to get them.

flatthump · 12-11-2006, 04:43 PM

No you have to cut them.....Otherwise, under hard deflections, the mount will indeed strike the plate.

flatthump · 12-11-2006, 04:44 PM

Ive been meaning to update my other thread about these mounts but just so you guys know they are great.

Its been around a month and the NVH has mysteriously disappeared...for the most part

***VSGTS14*** · 12-11-2006, 05:27 PM

i want them! esp the motor.

VtecSTI · 12-11-2006, 05:33 PM

Yeah, the NHV practically disappeared. Everybody that rides with me thinks differently though

. I love them. I hope the shop i had install them didn't forget to cut the brackets. I'm sure they did. What are the symtoms of them rubbing against the mounts?

**Interior Flaire** · 12-11-2006, 06:21 PM

Hey Wes. Sounds like this may be your problem.

The install is really not that bad. The worst part was removing/reinstalling the TMIC to release the pitch mount. I have swivel head gear wrenches and read the intructions beforehand and got it done myself. The mounts fall out the front when you get them loose. Really not bad-just takes patience.

I drove VtecSTI's car yesterday and man, the Cuscos are vastly different than Group-N mounts. With the Cuscos, you feel every valve open and every other thing going on in the drivetrain. Definitely king of NVH fo sho!

CB

flatthump · 12-11-2006, 06:29 PM

Taking off the pitch stop mount isnt required. I did the whole install with thr tmic on......You have a big old one though dont you^^?

blk rex · 12-13-2006, 12:47 PM

Whats NHV?

Boston STI · 12-13-2006, 12:50 PM

Noise Vibration Harshness is my guess

VtecSTI · 12-13-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boston STI

Noise Vibration Harshness is my guess

NHV is me being no realizing i spelled NVH wrong

. ..and also^

mug23 · 12-15-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatthump

No you have to cut them.....Otherwise, under hard deflections, the mount will indeed strike the plate.

I installed mine without cutting the stock plate. i don't see any problems so far!

flatthump · 12-15-2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mug23

I installed mine without cutting the stock plate. i don't see any problems so far!

I had to cut mine. The inside of the mount was only 1/4'' away from the mounting plate. Im sure on hard launches the mounts will deflect about that much potentially striking the platee.

neal0124 · 12-15-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

I have an install question. On the i-club install guide it mentions that you have to trim the motor mount plate(s) so that they don't rub against the cusco mount. For those of you that installed your own, did you have to do this or can they be left unaltered?

Thanks.

I cut them off. I don't think there is room with the cuscos for the sheilds.

12-08-2006, 09:04 PM	#1
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,842 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Christmas cometh early (Cusco Mounts) So my Cusco mounts finally arrived: I can't wait to get these puppies installed. I think I could do the tranny mount myself but after reading the install guide on ScoobyMods, I'm a little apprehensive about doing the motor mounts. I think I might have to gasp have my local dealership install them gasp I'm on good terms with the service manager and he said it should only take 45 minutes to an hour, tops. I'm going to try and take some videos/sound clips pre- and post-install to see if I can help convey just how stiff these mounts are (i.e. NVH, motor movement, etc.) So for those of you that have them, tell me again how much you love them... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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12-09-2006, 12:34 AM	#2
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,842 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I have an install question. On the i-club install guide it mentions that you have to trim the motor mount plate(s) so that they don't rub against the cusco mount. For those of you that installed your own, did you have to do this or can they be left unaltered? Thanks.

12-11-2006, 04:39 PM	#3
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,765 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I'm not sure about the install, but I ordered mine today too! Can't wait to get them.

12-11-2006, 04:43 PM	#4
flatthump IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,355 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	No you have to cut them.....Otherwise, under hard deflections, the mount will indeed strike the plate.

12-11-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
flatthump IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,355 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Ive been meaning to update my other thread about these mounts but just so you guys know they are great. Its been around a month and the NVH has mysteriously disappeared...for the most part

12-11-2006, 05:27 PM	#6
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 09 DGM STi Fav Mod: beastly fenders Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,390 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	i want them! esp the motor.

12-11-2006, 05:33 PM	#7
VtecSTI Spec C Club Car: 2009 Dodge Caravan Fav Mod: Usable space Location: NC/PA...for now. Posts: 1,366 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Yeah, the NHV practically disappeared. Everybody that rides with me thinks differently though . I love them. I hope the shop i had install them didn't forget to cut the brackets. I'm sure they did. What are the symtoms of them rubbing against the mounts?

12-11-2006, 06:21 PM	#8
Interior Flaire Authorized Vendor Car: 05 PSM Stage 4 Fav Mod: Pro-Tune Location: Big D Posts: 1,804 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (17)	Hey Wes. Sounds like this may be your problem. The install is really not that bad. The worst part was removing/reinstalling the TMIC to release the pitch mount. I have swivel head gear wrenches and read the intructions beforehand and got it done myself. The mounts fall out the front when you get them loose. Really not bad-just takes patience. I drove VtecSTI's car yesterday and man, the Cuscos are vastly different than Group-N mounts. With the Cuscos, you feel every valve open and every other thing going on in the drivetrain. Definitely king of NVH fo sho! CB

12-11-2006, 06:29 PM	#9
flatthump IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,355 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Taking off the pitch stop mount isnt required. I did the whole install with thr tmic on......You have a big old one though dont you^^?

12-13-2006, 12:47 PM	#10
blk rex Spec C Club Car: 2002 WRX Stg2 Fav Mod: External Wastegate Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,125 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Whats NHV?

12-13-2006, 12:50 PM	#11
Boston STI Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 AW on gold Fav Mod: owning an STI Location: Boston Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Noise Vibration Harshness is my guess