TTR Upgrade
09-11-2011, 12:29 PM
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TTR Upgrade
Installed a TTR upper engine mount and TTR 1" rear sway bar yesterday. Sway bar was very easy but the mount was a little more difficult. The air box does not just lift straight off as I have read but was able to do the job by only removing the windshield washer bottle. Does seem to put the power to the ground better and cornering is nice. Vibrations are not bad but more noticeable with the AC on. I'm happy. 
Total install time 2.5 hrs. Hey it was Sat AM... Could do the job again in much less time now that I know what to expect.
Total install time 2.5 hrs. Hey it was Sat AM... Could do the job again in much less time now that I know what to expect.
09-11-2011, 01:11 PM
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Glad to see you got it done. I had planned on pulling the entire box but just decided to pull the intake tube from the fender, when I put my upper mount on. Relocated the washer tank out of the way and that was it. Took less than a half hour.
Dave
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09-11-2011, 01:11 PM
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I like mine too 
Good work there, I let my mechanic buddy put them in while I shot the, ran my mouth, still only took him 20 mins. with me in the way. Ha Ha 
I made up for it when I put the hotside and Intercooler in myself. Took half a day.
Good work there, I let my mechanic buddy put them in while I shot the, ran my mouth, still only took him 20 mins. with me in the way. Ha Ha I made up for it when I put the hotside and Intercooler in myself. Took half a day.
09-12-2011, 05:32 AM
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09-12-2011, 09:27 AM
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For me it made a big difference in how the SS feels. It feels much more connected to the road now. It also feels like it puts down power much better. You will get a little more vibration but after a couple of days we stopped noticing it.
The best plug I can give it is the GF took the car out after me doing it and said what did you do it feels so different and just goes. :) She couldn't believe such a small change was so noticeable.
The best plug I can give it is the GF took the car out after me doing it and said what did you do it feels so different and just goes. :) She couldn't believe such a small change was so noticeable.
09-12-2011, 10:42 AM
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I have the transmission stop mounts as well as the upper motor mount from TTR and I really like them. Shifting feels more connected and precise, no more wheel hop (power gets to the ground) and the car feels alot less sloppy overall. There are some vibes especially with the ac on, but they don't bother me. One other thing the mounts make your car sound louder inside which I think is the exhaust reverberating through the chassis....makes it sound race car like,I like it.
09-12-2011, 11:10 AM
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I have the transmission stop mounts as well as the upper motor mount from TTR and I really like them. Shifting feels more connected and precise, no more wheel hop (power gets to the ground) and the car feels alot less sloppy overall. There are some vibes especially with the ac on, but they don't bother me. One other thing the mounts make your car sound louder inside which I think is the exhaust reverberating through the chassis....makes it sound race car like,I like it.
Later
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09-12-2011, 11:34 AM
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I also noticed that the exhaust was much more pronounced. Thought maybe I had broken something during the install. Power is definitely put to the ground better. More chirp chirp chirp than tire spin. Maybe invest in trans stops next.