1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: New Upper Mount Needed ASAP!

  1. eMINIparts

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    #13 eMINIparts, Mar 11, 2014

    It might be easier to just give Dave.O your car keys and credit card he will get that thing modded up for you....:cornut:
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #5 Dave.0, Mar 3, 2014
    No, it just mounts on top of the factory mount.

    I had one of the VIP mounts and took it off because the bushing always moved in the dog bone.

    Buy one of these and it will be the last upper mount your car will need. :Thumbsup:

    Is it worth the money? Yes it is, every last Penny. :Thumbsup:

    Vibratechnics Upper Engine Mount Late R53 $300.00

    https://www.greeneperformance.com/mini/mounts/minupr53.html

    If you have the early mount in your R53 this one is only $225.00
    https://www.greeneperformance.com/mini/mounts/minuprr53erly.html
     
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    #12 Dave.0, Mar 11, 2014
    We are all here for you to help mod your car and spend your money. :p:crazy:
     
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    #14 yellowbritishrocket, Mar 11, 2014
    we should start a modding consulting business haha
     
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    #11 EvilMiniMe, Mar 11, 2014
    Thanks everyone!

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    #7 Dave.0, Mar 3, 2014
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    #8 EvilMiniMe, Mar 3, 2014
    Good Looking out! This is why I ask these questions, time to spend some money!
     
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    #9 jerryb2005mcs, Mar 3, 2014
    To add to this, the stabilizer posted by the OP. The one in my car broke during an autocross session. I replaced it with the same thing but am looking for a replacement.

    But what a world of difference in how the car handles with and without it!
     
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    #10 UKCoopeR, Mar 4, 2014
    I also have the vibra-technics mount on my car (track version because track car) and I was very impressed with the quality of the piece. I also put the street version on a friend's car when their oem failed and they couldn't detect any additional NVH like there is with the race one so they are happy too. Vibra-Technics's FAQ on why they use rubber is what made me choose their piece over the other ones available.

    FAQs - Vibra-Technics Compliance Technology
     
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    #3 EvilMiniMe, Mar 3, 2014
    Thanks! I actually had just stumbled on another forum where they pointed me to VIP's website. I am trying to get a better than stock replacement while minimizing NVH. This looks promising by the other forum posts I am finding, but again any help is appreciated!

    :crazy:
     
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    #4 EvilMiniMe, Mar 3, 2014
    Additionally, does this REPLACE the factory upper liquid filled mount? Or does it merely bolt to the top? I'm cornfused....
     
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    #6 EvilMiniMe, Mar 3, 2014
    Gotcha, I see that now.

    And WOW! That thing is FANCY!!! HAHA:postcount

    How is the NVH on that?
     
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    #15 EvilMiniMe, Mar 11, 2014
    Actually I'm pretty good at it myself....lol....well spending my money that is!!

    :beer:yikes: