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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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im looking to get one of those NRG, Spoon, etc. do they actually work?

i need to help reduce the motor rocking but do not have the money to get better motor mounts.

any info on these would be great. are they all the same or choose one over the other?

NRG about $100

Spoon $200...

Thanks
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Don't waste your time or money on those things.
Save up and do it right.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Used jimfab motors have sold close to $100, so keep looking.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RockinaRHard
Don't waste your time or money on those things.
Save up and do it right.
I could not have said that better.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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ever thought about motor mount inserts?
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Default Re: torque dampeners

yeah i was thinking of just getting new motor mounts but IFO is coming up and im just saving up for suspension right now.

i just need something to stop my motor from rocking when im stepping on the gas to not have my spring bolts on my header come loose and etc etc.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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"ifo" ?
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Fill the rear mount with cement, etc. until you can get something better.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RockinaRHard
"ifo" ?
Import Face Off?

Just a guess...
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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get the Mugen mount.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by b18c5 power
get the Mugen mount.
he doesn't have enough money to get "better" mounts and you're suggesting him to bust a nut to get high priced baller mounts.

lol
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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what's doing it right? getting motor mounts?
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Yes, replacing motor mounts will fix the problem. Putting anything else is a band-aid.
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