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Old 11-16-2003, 11:05 AM
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whoch tranny mount is the best?

Im looking for something that isnt louder than stock but reliable
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Old 11-16-2003, 11:20 AM
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I'd go with a Polyurethane mount if I were you, but I've also had the 1le and never broke it. (I could break stock replacements from autozone/napa ["made in india"] in like a week)

The newer design of the 1LE is more expensive but if you're looking for quiter than poly, then get part number 22201140 from the dealer.

If you never shift aggressively, just get one from Autozone.
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Old 11-16-2003, 12:16 PM
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I would recommend a mount made by Prothane..It just like the ES poly mount, but from what I hear, it doesn't vibrate as bad as the ES mount does..but still as strong..
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Another vote for the Prothane mount;

For the first couple hundred miles it's noticeable (my car's an automatic), but quieted down a great deal after a few hundred miles, although still not quite 'stock mount' quiet. I've found the Prothane mount extremely livable, almost unnoticeable after warm up, and you get the added bonus of worry free "instant go"

If it helps, I had the ES mount in my previous T/A (3rd gen) and the damn thing never seemed to 'break in' like this Prothane mount has. Either one will get the job done thought, just a matter of personal comfort level (I'm kind of a wuss about that).
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Old 11-16-2003, 03:25 PM
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Another vote for poly. I havent noticed any of the vibration/sound problems alot of guy mention with these.
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Old 11-16-2003, 03:56 PM
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I recommend the 1LE mount. The height of the poly mount (at least the ES mount) is in question as being too tall for the 4th Gen (designed for a 3rd Gen) throwing off the drivesahft angle. Also the poly adds a lot of vibration to the interior. The 1LE is stronger than the stock mount and the 6 speed isn't that tough on mounts (unlike the A4s).
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Old 11-16-2003, 04:31 PM
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Does anybody have an extra 1LE mounts??
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Old 11-16-2003, 04:34 PM
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The 1LE is no longer any different than the stocker. Jason at Sam Taylor confirmed that for me.
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Old 11-16-2003, 05:13 PM
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Poly mount... mine lasted just over a year... broke it two nights ago.
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Old 11-16-2003, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by doodad
The 1LE is no longer any different than the stocker. Jason at Sam Taylor confirmed that for me.
It does have the same part number as the stocker does, however this does not mean it's just as weak as the old stock one was. This is the new, improved design and it has the properties of the 1LE. They just gave it the same part number about a year ago.
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Old 11-16-2003, 10:45 PM
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ive had no trouble with either energy suspension or the 1LE mounts
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Old 11-16-2003, 10:51 PM
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I like my prothane mount very much. I havent driven the car much as I put my mount in just before I put the car away. I felt the vibration a little but I can barely tell the difference between the stock mount.
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broke the stocker replaced it w/E.S. mount... big difference!!!




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