I'm curious, how is that holding up? I've seen some people complaining that particular mount was falling apart after some time. As always - great video!
I thought about 3D printing a circle with little rods going down that would insert nicely into these 85a ebay mounts, hopefully it would actually make it stiffer rather than just increase vibration. FYI the US link changed to a mini cooper bushing haha, but it's $42 on ebay.
That's really interesting! I was thinking of redoing all the mounts completely by pouring some poly into them, but printing some insert would work too!
Another option a lot of guys use as an OEM+ upgrade is a Ford Focus Electric rear motor mount! It's still rubber but much stiffer than stock, so a nice middle ground
Yes 100% I did look into that but in the end the cost of this polyurethane one was pretty much the same price as the Focus one so ended up going with this one. Like you said it would be a great middle ground for sure for someone that doesn't want to much vibration!
I have a first Gen and I used the WESTAR EM4110 from RockAuto and then the horizontal bolt from Ford P/N W500545S900. I have had mine in for 4 years now.
welp, ive found the next job im doing for my mazda!, mine is a base trim skyactiv, that claims 150hp on paper, but after weight reduction it feels more like 270(i know its no different, but small cars really have a way of fooling you once you get to sub 2300lb weights), this should help with my awful on-pavement launches! although i can get good burnouts still if i simply floor it in first after takeoff rather than dumping my clutch pedal.
I filled up the stock rear motor mount with polyurethane on my wife's 2014 Mazda 3 auto and I did notice a difference. So I would assume you would see a bigger difference with a complete aftermarket one. I felt the gear sift were firmer and the car felt more responsive.
I'm curious, how is that holding up? I've seen some people complaining that particular mount was falling apart after some time. As always - great video!
So far it's holding up great, but at the same time I barley do any mileage with this car so it's hard to tell how durable it would be.
I thought about 3D printing a circle with little rods going down that would insert nicely into these 85a ebay mounts, hopefully it would actually make it stiffer rather than just increase vibration. FYI the US link changed to a mini cooper bushing haha, but it's $42 on ebay.
That's really interesting! I was thinking of redoing all the mounts completely by pouring some poly into them, but printing some insert would work too!
Another option a lot of guys use as an OEM+ upgrade is a Ford Focus Electric rear motor mount! It's still rubber but much stiffer than stock, so a nice middle ground
Yes 100% I did look into that but in the end the cost of this polyurethane one was pretty much the same price as the Focus one so ended up going with this one. Like you said it would be a great middle ground for sure for someone that doesn't want to much vibration!
Thank you for the info!
@@DrivingProduction I did this years ago on mine. I used the WESTAR EM4110 from RockAuto $43 CAD and then the bolt from Ford # W500545S900
Thanks for the Westar idea. Was going to order on up. It the bolt you listed necessary or with the stock bolt work? Thanks!@@bobsoft
How does this not have more views???? Do you know if this mount fits the first gens?
I'm pretty sure it does fit the first gens, but I would confirm fitment first maybe with the seller or check on the forums.
I have a first Gen and I used the WESTAR EM4110 from RockAuto and then the horizontal bolt from Ford P/N W500545S900. I have had mine in for 4 years now.
It fits
welp, ive found the next job im doing for my mazda!, mine is a base trim skyactiv, that claims 150hp on paper, but after weight reduction it feels more like 270(i know its no different, but small cars really have a way of fooling you once you get to sub 2300lb weights), this should help with my awful on-pavement launches! although i can get good burnouts still if i simply floor it in first after takeoff rather than dumping my clutch pedal.
Yes having a RMM will help for sure! Your car must be completely empty if you're down to 2300lb lol 😮
@@DrivingProduction last weigh in was 2136lb at about a quarter tank of fuel, sound proofing is gone, rear seats ect.
Do you think it’s worth doing on an automatic? Considered it in the past, but since mine’s an auto, I’m not sure if there’ll be any benefits
I filled up the stock rear motor mount with polyurethane on my wife's 2014 Mazda 3 auto and I did notice a difference. So I would assume you would see a bigger difference with a complete aftermarket one. I felt the gear sift were firmer and the car felt more responsive.
Mine vibarates allot and you hear it in the car when driving low rpms so you say that wil be a lot lower when driving it for a longer time?
What is the name of the mount and does it fit a 2013 Mazda 3i? Thank you
Yes it fits the 2013 Mazda 3, I left a link in the description you can see the name there
@@DrivingProduction thank you
Hello. Does that item fit a 2010 mazda 3 sport 2.5L? Thank you
Yes it does! 👍