[DuckStu]

Originally Posted by x99percent

Group-N motor mounts add little to no NVH... they also soften up a bit as they break in. The Group-N trans mount adds more NVH than the motor mounts, IMO.

The flex in the uppipe isn't there for the exhaust system to flex with the motor's movement... it's there for the thermal expansion of the exhaust bits, and, on aftermarket uppipes, ease of install. The upper flange of the uppipe is secured to the block with two thick brackets, unless they have been removed. The entire motor/trans/exhaust assembly should move as one unit, all the way to at least the DP-to-trans bracket under the car (the "hook"). A flex at the end of the DP or at the start of the catback should be plenty to keep things in check.

I added a flex to the front of my catback years ago, and it has served me well through all sorts of conditions.

That makes sense. I figured though that the exhaust was wrenching on the turbo a bit and the flex in the UP would allow a bit of give. Certainly I do have the iron brackets still in place. They hold the turbo in position,..but don't have enough strength to keep it from rocking up and down a hair. The hook on the trans isn't strong. It just sort of supports the weight I thought.

For sure the Perrin header expands and contracts a LOT. There was over 1/4" of movement evidenced by the scrapes in the ceramic coating when I had to weld them up (because they leaked so badly). The expansion had also sheared off the small bolts on the slip joint brackets.

What did the inside of your flex in the cat-back look like? Just mesh or was there a metal tube inside? Mine was just mesh I think. Another item difficult to source.

Tony,..you should come out to some of these meets. Chips, dip, chains, whips....a good time for all. I'm heading out now.

Of course I hear you have a full load at SI for tuning. A guy I was chatting with the other day said there was a couple week wait for a tune.

[RcrMg]

Originally Posted by jtsherri

Nice! Yeah, Matt told me that the power steering line had worn through, I'm just surprised it wasn't in the shop sooner - he was kind of freakin' over the situation (can't blame him). Oh well, at least the car's in good hands and being taken care of. I'll likely be out at least 1 day next weekend so maybe I'll be able to catch up with him and see the car again.

Hey Guys! I finally made it on here! I am Matt, the Proud Owner of Jason's Ex-Car, lol. I was going to come on sooner, but I was on vacation since the 18th.

Jason, I actually had it in there the next day after I talked to ya, and they had to order new power steering lines and a few other things for it. Sad thing was it took a week to get them in, and that day Mental saw it there...(I am sorry I can't remember his real name)...was a week later and they were installing the parts! Thanks for the warranty too! Didn't have to pay a Dime. They also replaced a front O2 Sensor, which was the reason the Check Engine Light popped on.

By far the worst part about this whole thing was not being able to drive it (no power steering), then getting it fixed the day before I left on vacation! I didn't get to drive it for over 2 weeks!

Anyways, The car is awesome, I love it! Glad I could finally introduce myself here!

Later,

Matt

[Got2Boostit2]

Originally Posted by RcrMg

Hey Guys! I finally made it on here! I am Matt, the Proud Owner of Jason's Ex-Car, lol. I was going to come on sooner, but I was on vacation since the 18th.

Jason, I actually had it in there the next day after I talked to ya, and they had to order new power steering lines and a few other things for it. Sad thing was it took a week to get them in, and that day Mental saw it there...(I am sorry I can't remember his real name)...was a week later and they were installing the parts! Thanks for the warranty too! Didn't have to pay a Dime. They also replaced a front O2 Sensor, which was the reason the Check Engine Light popped on.

By far the worst part about this whole thing was not being able to drive it (no power steering), then getting it fixed the day before I left on vacation! I didn't get to drive it for over 2 weeks!

Anyways, The car is awesome, I love it! Glad I could finally introduce myself here!

Later,

Matt

Welcome......hope to see you out.

Still playing nurse here....and back to work....maybe for a short time.

[jtsherri]

+1 on Stu's recommendation for Tony to come out to a meet and also Darryl's "hope to see you out" to Matt. Tonight was a great turn-out and fun as-always!

Darryl - hope things are getting better, man. Hope to see you out again soon!

[mEnTaL]

Originally Posted by jtsherri

+1 on Stu's recommendation for Tony to come out to a meet and also Darryl's "hope to see you out" to Matt. Tonight was a great turn-out and fun as-always!

Darryl - hope things are getting better, man. Hope to see you out again soon!

Mr.El Dorift0, don't you hate it when you do something totally asshatty in front of some people at a light, and then they all just pull up to you at the next light while you wait for it? Don't you feel like a total jackass? I know I do but its fun while I do it.

[boondocksaint]

Oy. Vey.

[jtsherri]

Originally Posted by mEnTaL

Mr.El Dorift0, don't you hate it when you do something totally asshatty in front of some people at a light, and then they all just pull up to you at the next light while you wait for it? Don't you feel like a total jackass? I know I do but its fun while I do it.

Huh?

I got the drift part... but, "HUH!?" on the rest?

That was definitely a lot of fun though. I wish things would have been clear in front of you so we could have kept going. It was hard coming off of the sideways action and immediately braking off of that turn... Would have been a lot more interesting if I could have gone WOT and carried the drift.

[jtsherri]

FYI ~

There will be a gathering of 1-series owners out on Woodward tomorrow night (parked at the usual spot). Anyone that's bored should come out and hang - it's supposed to be a nice night and it would be cool to fill the spaces with Subies and Bimmers.

Oh and I should have my CP-E exhaust installed and HOPEFULLY some window tinting too (provided Ryan wasn't a slacker and lined it up).

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by jtsherri

FYI ~

There will be a gathering of 1-series owners out on Woodward tomorrow night (parked at the usual spot). Anyone that's bored should come out and hang - it's supposed to be a nice night and it would be cool to fill the spaces with Subies and Bimmers.

Oh and I should have my CP-E exhaust installed and HOPEFULLY some window tinting too (provided Ryan wasn't a slacker and lined it up).

If you're referring to the Caribou, I'll be there. I should be there tonight as well from 9 til the cops chase us away. I have errands to run first, and I'd like to wash the car.

[mEnTaL]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

wash the car.

what is this strange activity you speak of? wwwwaaahhhhhhssssssshhhh?

[jtsherri]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

If you're referring to the Caribou, I'll be there. I should be there tonight as well from 9 til the cops chase us away. I have errands to run first, and I'd like to wash the car.

Yep, Caribou.

Originally Posted by mEnTaL

what is this strange activity you speak of? wwwwaaahhhhhhssssssshhhh?

Dude, you're not kidding... I think your car was worse than mine on Monday and mine is BAD. Tomorrow = hopefully getting windows tinted in the morning and a thorough washing afterwards!

[turboranger]

Originally Posted by RcrMg

Hey Guys! I finally made it on here! I am Matt, the Proud Owner of Jason's Ex-Car, lol. I was going to come on sooner, but I was on vacation since the 18th.

Jason, I actually had it in there the next day after I talked to ya, and they had to order new power steering lines and a few other things for it. Sad thing was it took a week to get them in, and that day Mental saw it there...(I am sorry I can't remember his real name)...was a week later and they were installing the parts! Thanks for the warranty too! Didn't have to pay a Dime. They also replaced a front O2 Sensor, which was the reason the Check Engine Light popped on.

By far the worst part about this whole thing was not being able to drive it (no power steering), then getting it fixed the day before I left on vacation! I didn't get to drive it for over 2 weeks!

Anyways, The car is awesome, I love it! Glad I could finally introduce myself here!

Later,

Matt

welcome matt!! hope ya like it on here, oh and hope to see ya at some meets!!

oh right im donnie!! youll know who i am once you come to the meet.

[turboranger]

so you guys are going to the usual spot tonight? call me!!

[DuckStu]

I'm going to be in the garage fabbing up an up-pipe. Tried up-pipe #5 last night. Best pipe diameters,..but it didn't line up to the header at all.

So I'm going to cut up a new TurboXS one I acquired and delete the flex section.

When I have it mocked up,..I'll re-install the Crucial one and have the car out. Then over the weekend I can detail it out and drop it off at the ceramic coaters the begining of the week.

What a PITA!

Concoure D'Elegance tomorrow anyone?

[cbarbu]

Originally Posted by jtsherri

FYI ~

There will be a gathering of 1-series owners out on Woodward tomorrow night (parked at the usual spot). Anyone that's bored should come out and hang - it's supposed to be a nice night and it would be cool to fill the spaces with Subies and Bimmers.

Oh and I should have my CP-E exhaust installed and HOPEFULLY some window tinting too (provided Ryan wasn't a slacker and lined it up).

Tint ?... I want some too...!! Can I? Details....