Review TWM Short Throw Shifter (STS) and Z1 Transmission Mount
05-22-2016, 12:40 PM
#77
This is what we're talking about. Are you sure it goes away? Doesn't matter how long I drive. In neutral at a stop, the cement mixer/diesel truck sound is there. Last night after some spirited driving, I pulled over and stoppped. Put it in neutral, opened my door slightly, and it sounded a lot like grinding. I revved the engine, drove forward a few feet, tested again. It didn't grind anymore, but the cement mixer/diesel engine noise was still there. I can definitely see this getting worse over time.
Which would be a shame because this is an EXCELLENT mod. The car feels more planted while accelerating through turns. The traction control doesn't engage nearly as much as before. Straight line take offs are much more smooth, no wheel/engine hop like before. And the sound (the good sounds) is just amazing.
Which would be a shame because this is an EXCELLENT mod. The car feels more planted while accelerating through turns. The traction control doesn't engage nearly as much as before. Straight line take offs are much more smooth, no wheel/engine hop like before. And the sound (the good sounds) is just amazing.
Rochester, next time you're in a drive through of sorts, turn the music off and keep the AC on. After slowly creeping forward and let the clutch out again, pay attention to the noise. It's there, just may not notice it.
The first 6MT sedan I was going to buy had 26k miles on it. It made that noise and it freaked me out, so I went home and did research. Then, I drove a 6MT coupe, it made that noise as well . By the time I found my car with 18k miles, noise was there and didn't bother me.
05-22-2016, 02:18 PM
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I went to look at the video in the OP, and got this:
WTF? It was just the car's music box, and only a minute of each song. That is so stupid, it's beyond words. Now I have to re-do the video without an audio track. SONY can suck my *****. I will remember this the next time I want to buy music from the Sony label.
This video contains content from SME, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.
05-22-2016, 11:40 PM
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This happens all the time when you use music you don't have rights to. Either use royalty free, or create your own music.
05-23-2016, 12:08 PM
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The custom stand-off from LatheWerks is in the mail as of this morning. More later in the next few days, when it arrives and I can experiment.
If it works out to my satisfaction, I'll re-shoot the after-component of the before/after video (without music
). And if it doesn't work out... well, I suppose I'll redo the video anyway with the original video stock.
Knock on wood.
If it works out to my satisfaction, I'll re-shoot the after-component of the before/after video (without music
). And if it doesn't work out... well, I suppose I'll redo the video anyway with the original video stock.Knock on wood.
05-23-2016, 01:58 PM
#83
Yes, absolutely. But it's awkward, and pretty much center to the car. Front ramps alone probably won't be enough, but I'm just making an assumption about that. However, if you're OK putting the whole car up on stands and rolling underneath, you'll be fine. Putting your car up on a lift is obviously better. And paying a trusted mechanic is best, but certainly the lazy and more expensive approach.
Rochester- I am surprised to see how many people want to do the trans mount after your review. I think I installed mine last October and you were the only one who got one off of my review. The "reviews only" section where I posted must be crap!
05-23-2016, 02:37 PM
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IDK what to tell you. Your review was fine. Maybe it just needed a little more talk and a little more enthusiasm?https://www.myg37.com/forums/drivetr...g37s-6spd.html
But hey, you got my attention, and I'm grateful for that.
You're a trend-setter!
05-23-2016, 02:49 PM
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I've noticed that, too. IDK what to tell you. Your review was fine. Maybe it just needed a little more talk and a little more enthusiasm?
https://www.myg37.com/forums/drivetr...g37s-6spd.html
But hey, you got my attention, and I'm grateful for that. You're a trend-setter!
IDK what to tell you. Your review was fine. Maybe it just needed a little more talk and a little more enthusiasm?https://www.myg37.com/forums/drivetr...g37s-6spd.html
But hey, you got my attention, and I'm grateful for that.
You're a trend-setter!
05-23-2016, 03:04 PM
#86
I just saw your review 4DRZ after a google search for an alternative to the TWM STS...... so I read it. It was a good review but agree in a less traveled area. I had never heard of this mod until Rochester mentioned it. I figured for $200 it couldn't hurt so jumped on it....... and here we are. :-D
05-23-2016, 04:24 PM
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I just saw your review 4DRZ after a google search for an alternative to the TWM STS...... so I read it. It was a good review but agree in a less traveled area. I had never heard of this mod until Rochester mentioned it. I figured for $200 it couldn't hurt so jumped on it....... and here we are. :-D
Back to your idea of the trans mount for track cars. I think it is just fine on the street if you have an aftermarket exhaust for NVH. A subtle, but nice increase in noise- accents the exhaust growl. Not sure about running it on a daily driver on stock exhaust though.
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05-23-2016, 04:41 PM
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Super curious what this would be like on the 7AT Journey.