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Old 03-22-2009, 09:44 PM
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I took my car into Mazda and they told me 2 of my engine mounts are cracked. How many mounts does the 8 have and should I really have to pay them over $700 for 2 of them?
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Originally Posted by Pink Flea
I took my car into Mazda and they told me 2 of my engine mounts are cracked. How many mounts does the 8 have and should I really have to pay them over $700 for 2 of them?
2 mounts
mazmart quoted me 115 plus shipping for each motor mount
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does anyone make aftermarket mounts that are better than the stock crap?
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I believe there are "better" after market mounts
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Go Here http://www.finishlineperformance.com...3&cat=0&page=1
Fits: 2004-2009 RX-8. These are the updated engine mounts!

179.90 for both mounts
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Originally Posted by lilring
does anyone make aftermarket mounts that are better than the stock crap?
Stocks mounts, for OEM, are actually pretty good.

The only company that made aftermarket mounts was MazSport, and they weren't that good- they moved the engine back 3/4" and that led to some issues.


And to the OP, $700 for two new mounts- you're getting hosed. It really only takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours to replace both on your own- under $300 bucks in parts for both mounts.
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Mazsport made two different mounts. One set of mounts did move the engine because it made room for their turbo. The other set of mounts kept the engine in the same spot. If you want some Mazsport Mounts get in touch with Fluid Motorsports
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WOW, thanks guys, Glad I told them to hold off on replacing Them!
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Then that should be 400 to 500 bucks at $100 labor rate.
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