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Old May 29, 2014 | 03:05 AM
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Okay but the Wevos are half the price of the RSS
 
Old May 29, 2014 | 07:09 AM
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Seriously as mentioned previously, you guys will be happy with any that has been mentioned above. There are negligible differences but they all offer very significant performance benefits and feel.

There is no reason beating a dead horse. You should go with what you feel comfortable with in terms of price, brands, color, finish, etc. For something like this, you can't lose.

Just don't come crying saying that the mod made your ride rough and uncomfortable.lol
 
Old May 29, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by alpine003
Seriously as mentioned previously, you guys will be happy with any that has been mentioned above. There are negligible differences but they all offer very significant performance benefits and feel.

There is no reason beating a dead horse. You should go with what you feel comfortable with in terms of price, brands, color, finish, etc. For something like this, you can't lose.

Just don't come crying saying that the mod made your ride rough and uncomfortable.lol
+1...yes it comes down to pricing and aesthetics
 
Old May 29, 2014 | 07:41 AM
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By the time your original mounts are worn out, any new mounts will be an improvement - even a replacement with standard mounts!
 
Old May 29, 2014 | 08:09 AM
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There is no reason beating a dead horse. You should go with what you feel comfortable with in terms of price, brands, color, finish, etc. For something like this, you can't lose.


+ 1


Btw, wevo are 198,75 $ each (tax, duitys, shipping not included) I paid 517 $ tot, shipped to Europé inc tax, duity, shipping for the RSS...
 
Old May 29, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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I installed the RSS motor mounts myself last year and I'm very Impressed with them...They look great too

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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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I did RSS about a month ago and all I can say is DO IT. A month plus later and they have settled in and no NVH and car is transformed. BTW, while you are at it look into the FunctionFirst transmission inserts too. Also, worthwhile compliment to RSS mounts
 
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by alpine003
I have the function first and feels very similiar to the Wevo and Rss. IMO, I think the Porsche crowd generally look for something refined and polished. They rather have something that looks shiny regardless of function. Hence the reason why companies have to produce shiny polished exhausts. I don't see too many Porsche people buying raw metal exhaust for example and the companies know that too.

Fwiw, I don't enter car shows or just randomly pop my hood for people so I can care less on the looks for something like this. It's like getting a nice red anodized clutch pressure plate.
At the price savings with the Function first ($160 vs $400+) it seems that those would be a good alternative to test. Not out much if you ride in another car later and then decide that you need the bling?
 
Old Jul 6, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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Just ordered RSS mounts. Wish me (and all my thumbs) luck! Pics when installing if warranted.

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Just ordered RSS mounts. Wish me (and all my thumbs) luck! Pics when installing if warranted.

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Best of luck with install, its wery easy. I got the RSS as well, car feels a Lot better in the corners!
 
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street or track hardness for the transmission mounts?
 
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Agreed 100%
 
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Street. track mounts are way to hard and the NVH will be overbearing that's why FF designed the street ones.






Originally Posted by 33jacket
street or track hardness for the transmission mounts?
 
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