[jason bouchard]

this is my 2nd try with this thread . . . my last one was deleted with no explenation . . . if you have a problem with something speak up and explain thank you . . .

06 sti 8k miles) ok so im thinking my motor mounts or something are messed up, i just got an alignment done for the 2nd time and the car pulls alittle to the right my settings are :

camber -1.0 -1.0
caster 4.0 4.0
toe -.01 -.00



rear

-1.4 -1.6
.01 .01

it feels like it pulls to the right more or at all when i give it gas, also when i shift it feels alittle jerky and my shifter when giving it gas slowly moves to the rigthhand side as the rpms go up ( the shifter moves alot) and sometimes it wouldnt go into 2nd gear when i am REALLY on it

im thinking about bringing it into the dealer to get it really checked out but i have an intake (aps podd intake) and a catback (ansa exhaust)

i guess if i to go to adealer im lookin for a mod friendly one. . . ( i dont know of a nice friendly dealer near me ( im in central jersey right near nitti subaru but im affraid to go there even though i bought the car there)

also what are some signs of broken motor mounts ( i did launch it a few times, but not super hard at the track)

my car just doesnt feel the same anymore and i miss it


also 90% of the time ive driven the car i had 17inch crappy wheels with snow tires and now i have 18's 8.5 inch with 235 40 18 falken azenis 615s on it i couldnt find the warenty forum so i am sorry and feel free to move it to the right one.

thanks

Jay

[lokutus1]

i don't know for sure if the motor mounts are causing your problems, but others with 06's have broken their motor mounts. for some reason, subaru used plastic motor mounts on 06's. from what i've read, soa is replacing 06 owners' broken motor mounts with the 05 metal versions.

here's the link:
Broke motor mount on my 06! Its plastic!

[Rmiller]

Yes, one or both of your mounts are broken. I don't know about your drifting, I didn't have that problem when my mounts broke. The dealer will replace them with '05 mounts.

[jason bouchard]

kool, thanks everyone

[tfapps]

I am having the same problem in my 06. After a few hard runs (one against an Evo who I edged out on), my car is pulling to the left. I had been thinking it was possibly a tire leak.

I am hoping the dealer will replace them with 05 mounts under warranty.

[jason bouchard]

i went to a good dealer and the left mount was broken, so they are replacing with 05s if your car is pulling you might have a mount that is broken, and they are composite so they can break from normal driving, everything is fine and im very happy subaru for rectifying the problem quickly. . anyone who has an 06 sti should get this checked out. . thanks for everyones help

[tfapps]

jason, how does your car feel with the 05 mounts. One thing I can't stand is the driveline slop when shifting hard. Did this seem to help?

[Neanderthal Racing]

there's only one reason for plastic mounts and softer uspensions on usdm cars and that's to appeal to big fat american asses.

if you are really serious about tightening your drivetrain, get a set of cusco engine and tranny mounts. like everything else you can do to tighten up the car, there is a severe penalty in the form of nva.

[wdb]

Originally Posted by BruceChapman

like everything else you can do to tighten up the car, there is a severe penalty in the form of nva.

n = noise
v = vibration
a = ?

[blkwrxwag]

a= abreviations

[Clarque]

actually it would be

a=acronym...but im sure thats not it either

[sciolist]

Originally Posted by wdb

n = noise
v = vibration
a = ?

I think he probably means NVH. Remember that the Cusco mounts are not legal for ST or SP, so they'll send you to SM.

[blkwrxwag]

I'm sure he does, but I thought it was funny

Strangely enough, I have about 100 5k launches on my 06 STI. I AX most weekends. My OEM motor mounts are still good, although I have a set of Group N's standing by!