You have an E30 M3 and you have not replaced your engine or transmission mounts? Then your engine and transmission mounts are definitely worn out!
Especially if you like to drive it hard or you track your car.
After 20 years, even low mileage cars have tired, oxidized rubber mounts, so, if your are not the type who drives hard or races your E30 M3 and still drive it on the street from time to time, these mounts are just the ticket. AKG's Poly Group N Motor and Trans Mount Set for the S14 is slightly stiffer (10 durometer points) than the BMW Group N rubber mounts. Now in Version-2, these AKG mounts feature their innovative registered interlocking system which makes mounts stiffer with less compromise of comfort, and does not allow for separation of the mount. New quantity manufacturing has brought the cost of this set down as well. The OEM BMW Group N mounts cost a whopping $800+ just for the engine! That makes this complete set of [4] a much better value.
This set offers what is needed by the hard E30 M3 driver: engine and transmission control. Cornering and cresting turns become more predictable, as the heft of the driveline is not changing the moment of inertia during steering. Ever Had problems where your car shifts fine at normal speeds, but becomes difficult under cornering or braking? That is severely worn engine and trans mounts causing misalignment and these firmer mounts fix this! Shifting the transmission becomes a sure-thing, reducing the chance of a miss shift or over-rev. Firm polyurethane and strong construction reduce the risk of a mount breaking and letting the engine tilt into the radiator (this does happen- and it's not pretty, especially on the track). These are simply a must-have for those that track their S14 regularly, what a difference. If you drive your S14 hard, and don't mind additional engine vibration in the cabin, then these are a great upgrade.
Includes:
- Complete set of [2] motor mounts (Polyurethane 80A) and [2] trans mounts (Polyurethane 70A) + locking hardware
VAC Tech Tips:
While these mounts are available separately, we highly recommend always replacing the engine and trans mounts together in a set. Not doing so can cause the softer of the mounts to fatigue and fail, and doesn't provide the same level of performance. We highly recommend reinforcing the front subframe for use with strengthened engine mounts.