I keep ripping my hydraulic (driver's side) motor mount on my 2000 Honda Civic Si. Is the Hasport motor mount replacement legal? I can see both sides. But I want to of course follow the rules, but I need something that will last more than a year.

Mike

 

I do not believe so. If you were to move into STX, motor mounts made by a subsidiary of an OEM (such as Mugen for Hondas, TRD for Toyotas, etc.) are legal.

 

I think you can use inserts but i'm not sure about solid urethane mounts. Something makes me think no but I havent kept up with this stuff very well lately.

 

Do you guys have any recommendations then to keep from replacing the driver's side motor mount that is filled with hydraulic type fluid?

 

Buy the Mugen ones and don't tell anyone what you have. You won't be the only person who does it.

brian g

 

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because you'd be spending more money for something that doesn't work as well as the motor mount inserts??

Mike, I already sent you PM

 

Since I don't have my rulebook with me I'm going by memory here....


One of the changes to STS class for 2004 (in addition to the changes to the seat rules) was that ANY motormount may be used. I remember reading this because I have been using inserts locally here for a couple of years and I was hoping they would become legal nationally. When read that any mount may be used I was understandably happy :-)


Can someone check the 2004 rulebook and confirm this?

 

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because you'd be spending more money for something that doesn't work as well as the motor mount inserts??
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I was under the impression those were illegal too. The Mugen mounts are identical in appearance to stock, inserts would be obvious.

But if anything becomes legal, then buy Hasport and make my boss happy.

brian g

 

Doesn't anybody have a freakin' rulebook?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">G. Engine mounts may be replaced, but must attach in the factory
location(s) without additional modification or changes. Engine
position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement
mount may not be increased relative to the amount of metal
found in a stock mount for the particular application. Solid metal
mounts are specifically prohibited. Any non-metallic inserts may be
used.
Hydraulic shock type rear engine locators, or bobble struts may be
replaced by manufacturer’s performance part, or aftermarket replacement
part. This part must retain factory dimensions and attachment
points, including factory design. (example: If factory
locator/bobble strut is gas or hydraulic piston type, replacement
part must be gas or hydraulic piston type. No solid mounts may be
substituted.)</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jzr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Doesn't anybody have a freakin' rulebook?

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Sorry, I sold mine to pay for the stand alone engine management for my stock class car.

 

Did anyone ever find the official answer to this? I'm looking at getting a hasport rear mount but want to make sure that things remain legal.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kommon_sense &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did anyone ever find the official answer to this? I'm looking at getting a hasport rear mount but want to make sure that things remain legal.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">G. Engine mounts may be replaced, but must attach in the factory
location(s) without additional modification or changes. Engine
position may not be changed. The amount of metal in a replacement
mount may not be increased relative to the amount of metal
found in a stock mount for the particular application. Solid metal
mounts are specifically prohibited. Any non-metallic inserts may be
used.
Hydraulic shock type rear engine locators, or bobble struts may be
replaced by manufacturer’s performance part, or aftermarket replacement
part. This part must retain factory dimensions and attachment
points, including factory design. (example: If factory
locator/bobble strut is gas or hydraulic piston type, replacement
part must be gas or hydraulic piston type. No solid mounts may be
substituted.)</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

thanks... maybe I'll get my eyes checked as well before buying a motor mount