Motor mounts
June-26th-2007, 04:21 PM
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So... my manual '02 Protege is completely stock, daily driver, 60k miles and my mounts are shot. I've read the rear is a real bitch to replace, so for my situation would I be fine just replacing the front and sides with the SLS mounts? Is the rear really needed for a completely stock, daily driven Protege?
June-26th-2007, 04:22 PM
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I didn't mean "needed" as in should I remove, I meant would I have to replace it. I don't for sure which of them are actually shot, but I do know that I have a lot of drivetrain slop.
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June-28th-2007, 06:39 AM
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Try doing the front (easy) and the sides first. If it still hops like mad or seems sloppy - then bite the bullet and do the rear. I would use diesel Protege mounts (littel stronger than stock - but not 'harsh' like the AWRs... My $.02 worth...
June-30th-2007, 09:55 AM
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I think I might take that route, cuz I really don't want any more vibrating and harshness than what's already there. Where do I buy those mounts?
June-30th-2007, 11:07 AM
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AWR side inserts @ protegegarage.com -$45 shipped.
SLS front motor mount @ slsperformance.com - $68 + shipping, might try the discount code M247-10 for $10 off, but it may have expired by now.
SLS front motor mount @ slsperformance.com - $68 + shipping, might try the discount code M247-10 for $10 off, but it may have expired by now.
July-3rd-2007, 08:10 PM
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You're rear mount is probably ok. I'm at 60K and mine's in good shape.
SLS only makes the front and passenger side mounts. If you want to use their driver side mount, you'll have to wait until they're finished developing it.
If your side mounts aren't too bad you can install AWR inserts to firm things up--they should only increase NVH nominally.
SLS only makes the front and passenger side mounts. If you want to use their driver side mount, you'll have to wait until they're finished developing it.
If your side mounts aren't too bad you can install AWR inserts to firm things up--they should only increase NVH nominally.
July-3rd-2007, 10:53 PM
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sucks.. I'm sure they'll fix it and address the problem if there is one though. That's the first I've seen of the side mount having any issue aside from the couple that were let out with the prototype brackets (that bent piece was just two welded pieces in the prototype). I'll have to make sure mine is all bolted up properly still 
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