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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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BHR products (motr mounts)

Is it better to get my motor mounts from BHR? I've searched all topics from 2006 to current but everyone has a different opinions about what mount is good to get.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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One thing you will learn over time is that there is NEVER a consensus on anything. Asking for one just means that you will be attracting as many as possible. We are all humans after all (well, most of us), and we are different. So we have different environments, different preferences, different finances, different goals, etc...



So whether or not the BHR mounts are the best ones for you is pretty much dependant on just you, no one else. Their motor mounts ARE rather attractive in that you get all 3 stiffness pucks, so you can just swap them out until you get a feel you like. But we can't predict what you will like.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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True.....
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Their motor mounts ARE rather attractive in that you get all 3 stiffness pucks, so you can just swap them out until you get a feel you like. But we can't predict what you will like.
Do you get all 3 pucks? I believe you select the color you want and then can order the other colors separate should you need them

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Price includes one set of bushings and shipping in the domestic U.S. while international orders are directed to contact Charles@BlackHaloRacing.com
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Ah, he changed it. Just checked. Not entirely unexpected. Originally they shipped with all 3 puck versions.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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You have to specify, but you can buy all 3 bushings individually.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Yea I believe that was the case as well. Makes sense. More of a set it and forget type of application unless you have a race build that constantly needs adjustment based on the track or environment.

As well as another way he can market it for a great price
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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I was originally surprised that you would get all 3, so it's not a surprise that you just pick the one you want on first order. Very few people will want to juggle them.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by paimon.soror
Do you get all 3 pucks? I believe you select the color you want and then can order the other colors separate should you need them

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I think you only get 4 pucks of all the same color of you picking......
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by gmoney
I think you only get 4 pucks of all the same color of you picking......
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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I just put a order in for these instead of paying $700 (MAZDA PRICE) at the same time they'll be installing my clutch and flywheel. Would it be necessary to buy a better mount for the differential?
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by gmoney
I just put a order in for these instead of paying $700 (MAZDA PRICE) at the same time they'll be installing my clutch and flywheel. Would it be necessary to buy a better mount for the differential?
Only one company makes upgraded diff bushings and not many people have gotten them, they are on my list but are a PIA to install.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Which colour did you get?
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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The red ones.....
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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This is the first I have seen much talk about these, curious how they compare to Rx8performance mounts.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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RX8performance has 2 types the steel mounts and lightweight mounts made from aluminum but thats where i saw the Differential mounts........
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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99% of people get the aluminum. Steal mounts are for track regulation cars
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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Anyone have pics of these installed?

How do the compare to urethane mounts?
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I believe I read a while back when they were first introduced someone mentioned the Red ones being similar to using 80 shore poly? Probably want to email CRH to confirm.
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
G, I have implemented some minor fitment tweaks and 20 new sets of BHR Motor Mounts are in process right now. With the holidays and such, it looks like your mounts will ship out in a couple weeks. If that poses a problem, please let me know via my e-mail. I would normally have notified you by the e-mail on your order but I saw your conversation here and decided to address the matter this way.
Email sent but not because theres an issue...
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Looks something like this installed:
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My experience was much more direct front end feeling and throttle "crispness" at the expense of vibration and engine noise, so I ran the summer with them in and took them out once the track season ended. Will probably continue to do that, it's a 30 minute job to change. If you're doing track time, would definitely recommend.

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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Honestly never even knew BHR offered these, they look good though.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Man i cant wait til i get mine!!! Charles ill be ordering some more stuff from you here pretty soon.....
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Direct durometer comparisons do not work in this case due to the orientation of the bushings in the BHR mounts, so it really is a "feel thing".
Good to know, thanks for this
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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I recently saw a prototype of these mounts at BHR here in AZ and I was impressed with their design/quality. They make the the OE mounts look like toys. When the next batch of BHR mounts arrives I hope to install a pair in my 8.
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