1.8L Custom Turbo Build Pics!

[IdealSociety]

well between the axles and chassis and gears ect, the tranny absorbs alot of the motor vibration on that side, i had the pass motor mount solid mounted also (see above pic) and when i changed it over to a rubber piece, i noticed a SUPER huge drop in vibration since that side is only the mount to dampen any vibrations.

[Safety Guy]

This does sound interesting.

How much weight do you think eliminating the crossmember saves?

It would be minus the crossmember weight, plus a little bit added on due to the solid MTX mounts.

If it saves at least 12 to 14 pounds, I'd say it's worth it, if you don't mind a bit more NVH than usual. What would you say?

Karl

[IdealSociety]

i dit it more for loating the engine deeper into the bay and dropping the center of gravity more than weight savings, im not sure how much weight im losing, i doubt much since thats 1/4 inch plate you see in the pics, the tubing i believe is 14 gauge 1x1, realitively heavy stuff.

if i ever can get another car with good front bolts and a g25mr near my welder, i can duplicate these as a bolt-in kit for the bigger tranny users.

[project b6t]

That rear mount scares me. No cross member is a great idea BUT with all the twisting torque it will be effecting those welds and the mount ALOT. I think its a good concept but I would rather see a poly mount or even a hard rubber mount with clean welds back there. Specially with no cross member, if and when that thing crack and breaks you engine is going to drop and I would expect many things to fail.

[IdealSociety]

well im on year 2 of the mount setup almost with multiple hard launches (many at a strip) and wide tires, havent had any problems yet! every time ive replaced or done something to the car i have checked them and went over them multiple times to make sure they were solid, this latest mount is actually much stronger than the previous one i ran for a little over a year. ill get better pics of the front also soon.

[Safety Guy]

Lowering the CG with a B6 and stock MTX is also one of my goals for "Speedstiva." If the weight loss is only 5 pounds that would still be good.

Karl

[Damkid]

In the spring time i plan on doin this "no crossmember" i really like the idea