Canada Post delivered my package tuesday, and I only got time late last night to work on my car to get it back on the road. I installed my Group-N transmission mounts as well as my TiC Transmission cross-member bushings.
Wow, it feels very connected to the frame now. The majority of the slop in the drivetrain is now gone and I LOVE it.
I didn't get much time to drive it around much last night but for the 20 minute drive that I had, I noticed good solid feel, as if you knew that the transmission was bolted up correctly to the frame. You definetly feel the difference in firming up the driveline and add a more crisp and accurate shift with all that rubber junk gone and replaced with the polyurethane bushings and the GroupN mount. The only down side that I can think of is more NVH in the cab. I can only imagine the kind of vibration you would get with the engine mounts. lol. I only feel it at idle though, and its also only when my rad fan goes on. When driving, she feels so connected to the drivetrain. I am VERY pleased with it. But this being my DD, I don't think I would do the Group-N engine mounts.
Also, big thanks to the GF for helping me out last night installing everything. Its awesome having a little mechanics helper when doing jobs like this. First time I have a GF that doesnt mind helping out with my mechanical work. She is awesome. Also, its a lot of fun getting someone else to run around grabbing tools and holding the shop light up.
Once again, I suck and forgot to bring a camera. This thread is so blah without pics and for that im sorry.
I still have my Kartboy Endlinks (F&R) as well as STi rear sway bar to instal. Maybe Ill get my act together and bring a camera this time.
