NEGATIVE comments are not welcome. Constructive criticism is.

I'm just curious, if such a thing were to exist, how many of you would be interested in purchasing such an item? I am considering making such an item.

A replacement bushing that would be stiffer than the OEM rubber mount, yet provide a reduction in vibration transmission over the solid bushing designs. It would be a direct replacement.

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My first post must have been confusing. You've misunderstood completely.

I am designing a replacement bushing for the Hasport mounts that will provide reduced vibration transmission to the chassis. It will still be stiffer than the OEM mount, probably of a similar bushing design, yet be a direct replacement for the hasport bushing. This is the bushing only, not the entire mount itself.

Any thoughts and comments are welcome.

 

I am a little confused, your title says Hasport, but then you say OEM. I know that Innovative has different options for the stiffness of their mounts. As far as going to solid AL blocks.

If you stiffen the mount the vibration is then transferred through the mount to the car which causes vibration. This is why shock style dampers, and harmonic balancers are used. Unless you come up with a better material I wouldn’t believe such a claim.

As for OEM, I have seen two piece mount upgrades. Where you have two additional pieces for each mount that you put on both sides, that fills the void in some of the stock mounts.

 

My first post must have been confusing. You've misunderstood completely.

I am designing a replacement bushing for the Hasport mounts that will provide reduced vibration transmissionn to the chassis. It will still be stiffer than the OEM mount, probably of a similar bushing design, yet be a direct replacement for the hasport bushing. This is the bushing only, not the entire mount itself.

Also; there is more to an engine mount/bushing design than simply material selection and material properties. The shape of the bushing is also an important aspect. Designing mounts is an actual science.

 

I'd be interested if you came up with something that didn't allow much engine movement under load and prevented my cd player from skipping at times.

 

That's the idea: minimizing low frequency vibration transmission (ie, vibrations at idle).

My design will be a compromise between OEM and Hasport: some deflection for reduced vibration at idle (like OEM, but less deflection) and increased rigidity (reduced deflection, like Hasport). But, since mine will allow some deflection, the level of vibration at low frequencies (ie, idle) will be reduced when compared to the solid Hasport bushing. But, it will probably be slightly increased over OEM, but not nearly as much as the Hasport design.