Transmission Mount DIY

[willscam]

You don't have to drop the exhaust on an S54. You can reach the bolts.

[Jerry Scholder]

I ended up going with Rogue Engineering. UUC also has good mounts; black (neoprene) and red (urethane). The red could cause some vibration, though. I chose Rogue b/c I ordered their rear shock mounts at the same time. They also were recommended by some forum members.

FYI: called Rogue Engineering to inquire about mounts for an E38 2001 740i. They don't make one for this vehicle. Said he could get OEM from Euro at $4.00 each. I told him I would run away from that deal; poor China girls in a sweat shop most likely.

[runnr548]

I am going to replace the transmission mounts on our Zed and it looks like the exhaust will need to be dropped. Yea!!

[Hoyt Clagwell]

I am going to replace the transmission mounts on our Zed and it looks like the exhaust will need to be dropped. Yea!!

I'm of the school of thought that there should be a balance in firmness between motor mounts and transmission mounts. Transmission mounts should not be harder than motor mounts.
I installed Revshift 80A motor mounts first and felt a definite improvement in throttle response and cornering stability as the engine was not twisting and sloshing about as much. That was last year. This year I replaced the stock trans mounts with 70A units. I've only had the car out for one short test drive but it did seem to get some further gains in the above areas. 'chirped the wheels shifting into second with 245 series tires on the rear of my 2.8.