Tired of having to replace the OEM motor mounts with expensive bushing replacements for $130+ per bushing?

We are now providing solid motor mounts and replacement bushings for a total package replacement. These motor mounts will create tons of extra space, not to mention planting the drive train to reduce power train loss. Vibrations will not be increased at idle but at higher RPM's increased vibrations are to be expected.

Installation can be completed in 2 hours time with basic hand tools and moderate mechanical skills.

Orders can be placed on our site and include new bushings and bolts.

http://raceroots.com/index.php/products/mazda/rx8/engine-and-accessories/rx-8-motor-mount-set.html

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o113/BluMonstrRX8/mounts.jpg

Race roots motor mount review and installation pictures.

Install process wasn't to bad at all, it was a pretty easy swap and had it done in a 2 hour range, with some rain breaks in between.

I was very surprised on how little vibration there is, at idle its still very smooth. When you accelerate is when you feel the motor is planted around 3 to 4k, its more of a rumble then a vibration. It clears back up to being smooth again and is still a comfortable ride. Again my car is daily driven on highway.
Shifting feels great! there is no more jerky motion anymore in between shifts.

Have you done any testing with these mounts, they don't look too sturdy to me, just my opinion and thoughts.

Have you done any testing with these mounts, they don't look too sturdy to me, just my opinion and thoughts.

Yes they have been on my car for 2 years with numerous autox and track sessions on them without issue.

In addition we are using a softer larger bushing so it is not a steel to steel connection.

Does the engine sit exactly in the same spot/height? Do you make these yourself? I'd be interested if you could move the forward hole(screw) on the passenger side which bolts onto the engine, and move it a little back more.

Does the engine sit exactly in the same spot/height? Do you make these yourself? I'd be interested if you could move the forward hole(screw) on the passenger side which bolts onto the engine, and move it a little back more.


out of curiosity, why do you need this done? The motor does move a little bit, i think or wanna say maybe 1/2'' higher and maybe moved back slightly.

out of curiosity, why do you need this done? The motor does move a little bit, i think or wanna say maybe 1/2'' higher and maybe moved back slightly.

Yeah, I do swaps so that won't do for me then, I don't have space for that much movement. If it's the exact stock location, it'll work... Oh well...

Gotcha,

Pretty good but i like to know how much room opens up for running a downpipe in that area over the stock location..

Is the vibration a good or bad feeling when felt?

I'm down ima put in an order next week... No group buy ?

out of curiosity, why do you need this done? The motor does move a little bit, i think or wanna say maybe 1/2'' higher and maybe moved back slightly.

Z0oMzo0m, I don't know-do you work there or are you the owner? Race roots, is this answer that Z0oMzo0m replied correct? Thanks

they can be installed with GReddy turbo kit?

I'm down ima put in an order next week... No group buy ?

I will do a GB for 5 units and $25 off. If we get enough people I will do the discount.

Z0oMzo0m, I don't know-do you work there or are you the owner? Race roots, is this answer that Z0oMzo0m replied correct? Thanks

He is correct.

they can be installed with GReddy turbo kit?

Yes it can.

Ok that's good I'm ready to buy next Friday plus I like to take some engine pics since mine is in he short block stage cuz I can't see the pics all that great..

Ah very good!!!!

Well if u do a group buy put me down I'm ready for them.. if u don't plan to any just shoot me a pm ask I can put in an order..

Will these work on the auto rx8 2004?

Yes they will

Just installed these motor mounts. The rough idle is gone, but it is LOUD in the cabin when I get on it. Shifting is so much better, I can easily shift while red-lining. I used to have to back off the throttle to get it into 2nd. Overall, I prefer these to the stock mounts. The car just feels better, a bit loud but that is what stereos are for ; )

Group buy for this? Im in need of new mounts!

@CFM251 - I'm in for a GB if you can make it happen.

Get me 10 people interested and I will do a discount. If we hit 20 I will do some good pricing.

I'm in for GOOD pricing, one of my mounts is cracking.

I'm in for GOOD pricing, one of my mounts is cracking.

Same here.

these look interesting... hmm I may want a set.

so far we have 5 people...

if price is right ... im in...

What is this right price everyone is thinking so I know lol Feel free to PM me so I can say it will or wont happen for that price. At the current look of it we are at less than 10.

$150 or less :D
(with free shipping to Canada as well :D :D)

$150 or less :D
(with free shipping to Canada as well :D :D)

For that price we definitely need 20+

At this point I will do $175 Shipped because we only have less than 10 people interested.

Those that wanted to participate can paypal sales@raceroots.com and I can theirs shipped out today.

Shipping to Canada is extra. PM for a price quote.

my car's still in storage, lets get to 20!

my car's still in storage, lets get to 20!

tell all of your Canadian car club friends and I can do a discount on shipping to one location as well.

Hey count me in! I need some motor mounts, and have been interested in these for a little while. I was planning on getting em sometime in the future, but if people are interested in a GB let's do it!

$175 for a set? hmm....What's the ETA on shipping?

hmm $175 shipped...:uhh: idk if i should hold out for the 20...

how bout an official group buy thread with a name list with all the bells and whistles?

I'm on the fence.

how bout an official group buy thread with a name list with all the bells and whistles?

I vote for this.

1. cfm251
2. RX-Fate
3. Munchy
4. rickeo
5. JJ04GT
6. scooter_dmi
7. MongoRX

Maybes:

1. Chad D.
2. Junirol

c'moooon 20.

I'd be in for no more than $160...

I'm broke!:sadwavey:

$175 for a set? hmm....What's the ETA on shipping?

They are in stock and ship same day.

1. cfm251
2. RX-Fate
3. Munchy
4. rickeo
5. JJ04GT
6. scooter_dmi
7. MongoRX

Maybes:

1. Chad D.
2. Junirol

c'moooon 20.

Do it!

1. cfm251
2. RX-Fate
3. Munchy
4. rickeo
5. JJ04GT
6. scooter_dmi
7. MongoRX
8. (http://www.rx8club.com/member.php?u=67174)dmedz8

Maybes:

1. Chad D.
2. Junirol

why not fabricate a motor mount using both location?? (red circles) using one nut on the frame doesn't look safe to me.

http://i40.tinypic.com/wqvxwk.jpg

Not look safe? Lol, ok mom... I have had no issues, no signs of bent, damaged, worn anything. They are not going anywhere, I have seen the frame work under motor being a mount.

I just got a set of this mounts, I can't wait to install these. Looks very simple in design, I doubt there will be any issues with them. I bet they are alot lighter than stock or aftermarket, thanks chris they will be put to good and hard use.

So whats the ship date on these :-)

So whats the ship date on these :-)

They ship same or next day.

how hard are these to install? I have a cherry picker but what all needs to be removed in order to access the motor mounts?

how hard are these to install? I have a cherry picker but what all needs to be removed in order to access the motor mounts?

A cherry picker is a bit excessive. Wrench and Ratchet set are all that is really needed along with jack stands and a jack.

no need to really even go under car, just remove both front tires, place the jack and piece of wood under the oil pan and put just enough pressure to hold motor, remove both motor mounts and i think it was easier to install the drivers side first. (get it started at least) then move to the passenger side and get it started. tighten them both down little at a time. the jack under the motor will need to be moved up/down to get both mounts into place, and same for when you tighten the new mounts down.

easy :)

am I allowed to start a thread in the group buy center for this?

am I allowed to start a thread in the group buy center for this?

you need to contact the admins

am I allowed to start a thread in the group buy center for this?

Yeah thats fine.

I am a vendor on here so I can sponsor any GB.

I can't do it :( Don't have sufficient account access. Guess only you can do it.

just installed these mounts, looks like engine is sitting abit higher than before, about an 1-2 inch higher, and my stock mount looks fine. The intake plenum (accordion looking thing) is almost hitting the stock strut bar. Maybe I just need to drive around more with these guys see if they settle. Also as far as screwing the nut that goes over the bushing, how do you know when and where to stop? one side got progressively got harder to screw down while the other side seems like it can go further, I just stopped the nut 1 thread before the bolt became flush with the nut. As long as my engine stays in place i'm happy. I can't wait to track them, still got 300 miles of driving to do to break in my new ACT clutch -.-

You either need a bushing underneath to allow the nut to tighten against something...or you need a nylock or another locking nut to make sure they just don't rattle off

I can't do it :( Don't have sufficient account access. Guess only you can do it.

Posted the thread in the GB

just installed these mounts, looks like engine is sitting abit higher than before, about an 1-2 inch higher, and my stock mount looks fine. The intake plenum (accordion looking thing) is almost hitting the stock strut bar. Maybe I just need to drive around more with these guys see if they settle. Also as far as screwing the nut that goes over the bushing, how do you know when and where to stop? one side got progressively got harder to screw down while the other side seems like it can go further, I just stopped the nut 1 thread before the bolt became flush with the nut. As long as my engine stays in place i'm happy. I can't wait to track them, still got 300 miles of driving to do to break in my new ACT clutch -.-


What up man!!! How are you liking that clutch? Brutal huh?

I just got these mounts installed today at my garage.

I'm 50/50 on them...

-Driveability:
They make the car violent as fuck. Whenever you put load on the engine, everything shakes. My dad said the sound suits the car though, more like a race car lol
Also, my steering wheel is shaking on the highway, I'm not sure if that's wheel related (installed new wheels today too) or engine mount related.
-Shifting:
Bar none, the shifting is MUCH better. You can shift any gear at high RPM and it'll slide right in no problem. Great with my AFE short shifter.
-Problems:
I had the same problem as Junirol; the engine is sitting a bit higher and my K&N intake piping was not aligning with the coupler. We detached the intake and put it back on and it sits better but there's still a gap and an air leak somewhere cause I keep throwing an intake related check engine light.

So I dunno where I sit now, I'm hoping the mounts settle a bit so my intake problem will be fixed. But the whole daily driving aspect is kinda sketchy with the really hardcore vibrations on acceleration.

a lot of people were saying contradicting things... i guess i'll have to see over the next little while.

. But the whole daily driving aspect is kinda sketchy with the really hardcore vibrations on acceleration.


I got used to the loud cabin under acceleration pretty quickly. I love the mounts, the shifting is so much better.
I did NOT notice the steering wheel vibrating any more or less, so you should check your tire balance/alignment.

the shifting is definetly more grounded.

is there any way to "soften" the vibrations? Maybe by more bushings in other places?

I got used to the loud cabin under acceleration pretty quickly. I love the mounts, the shifting is so much better.
I did NOT notice the steering wheel vibrating any more or less, so you should check your tire balance/alignment.

I would look into this munchy.

the shifting is definetly more grounded.

is there any way to "soften" the vibrations? Maybe by more bushings in other places?


The vibrations should not be as violent as you describe them, I have driven in other customers cars with no where near what you are describing. Please reinspect installation.

I'll try to take an iPhone video next time I'm out with the car.

I did a drive by with my friend and he said that you don't hear any vibrations (other than my intake) from outside of the car, so I guess that's one good thing lol

Getting the car aligned this week as well.

during the drive the steering wheel shouldn't shake/vibrate, only at idle it will a little bit.
don't really have much room for softer bushings that could hold up to the heat or the weight i would think.

The only vibration i get from these mounts is my left mirror rattling when i release the clutch, other than that I'm very satisfied with these mounts. Even the tech replacing my engine was surprised how the mounts felt when he test drove. he thought it would "be violent." Great product IMO thanks RR!

The mounts are much more bearable now after they've settled. Still more vibration than others are saying but not as much as when they were first installed.

not to sound like a tool. but i'm guessing we have more then two motor mounts. Because these look nothing like the ones i had replaced...

not to sound like a tool. but i'm guessing we have more then two motor mounts. Because these look nothing like the ones i had replaced...


:scratchhe

http://www.lolwut.com/layout/lolwut.jpg

i attached a picture in my last post. the mounts i'm talking about are under the car near the front and are rounded. Like, to me it doesn't look these would fit there, so i'm just clarifying in general that there are multiple engine mounts. i'll attach the pictures of the Race Roots mounts and the other style.

unless i'm wrong, just trying to sort out the difference between the attached two pictures. either way, i'm interested in these too. might shake my brains out if i beef up my engine mounts too much though, lol!

http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=4079875&postcount=2

He has installed pictures of the Race Roots mounts. They are a lot smaller and that is one of the "selling points"