Engine New mods installed...

New mods installed...

...I got my Energy suspension engine mount inserts and TRD cold air intake installed a couple of days ago. I must say I'm quite pleased w/the improvements, while I really like the CAI I'm enjoying the absence of wheel hop even more.

How much for the engine mounts and how difficult is the install?

...$30, I had the dealership install everything and they got it done in one day.

those little insert are well worth 30 bucks... changes the entire feel of driving the car i think

so you had the dealer order them. How much did they charge for install? Would it be posible to get a part number for me I would love to have that I have horrible wheel hop. Thanks for any help man.

...I purchased the Energy Suspension engine mount inserts from PTuning.com, my dealer installed them b/c they are mod friendly and I basically have the only modified Corolla they see on a regular basis (DriftinRolla lives in my area as well so there are two modded 03s). I would quote you an install price, but I had a friend who works there do the work so it wouldn't be at all accurate. However, here's a link for the parts...hope this helps.

I know a guy that works at my dealer that hooks me up very well so I mean do you know how many hours it took or anything.

wheel hop.... exactly what is it? and how do engine mounts help it?

The Wheel hop phenomena, explained here; http://features.evolutionm.net/article/rrmcorner/14 is virtually eliminated by stabilizing the drive train with front and rear motor mount urethane inserts. I got my black Energy Suspension inserts (part # 8.1101 listed for the manual Matrix which shares manual Corolla's mounts) http://www.energysuspension.com/toy.html from Suspension Restoration Parts Co. http://www.suspension.com/ for $25 + shipping.
Installation is pretty easy...First, I un-clipped the shifter cables from the tranny and moved them out of the way. I then removed 2 bolts securing the rear mount to the tranny and the long bolt securing it to the lower mount section. I then only had to jack the car to remove the lower tranny mount bolt. The mount's top section was easily pulled out, cleaned and inserts installed. I then dropped it back in place, started the top bolts in, then while supporting the car, jacked the tranny SLIGHTLY to start and tighten the lower tranny mount bolt. After lowering the car, I simply tightened the 3 top bolts and secured the shifter cables back on. Figuring it out, and looking for tools all took me just over an hour. I then did the front mount.
So, a good and honest mechanic could charge about an hour, hour and a half for labor...
I felt a difference as soon as I turned the key to start the engine. Slight vibration at idle, easy solid launch and shifting...Very nice sturdy feel overall.

glad to hear it man, i am also real happy with my inserts, it a whole differant car. The idle is a little rough, but it gets a little smoother when they break in. I cant think of a better way to spend $30

how did your dealer react to the energy mounts. the TRD parts i imagine they would install withought a hitch, but did they balk at the ES parts?

...they didn't mind at all, the dealership I go to is mod friendly and they like what I've done to the car.

I was going to ask is it only for a manual transmission?

Maybe someone could do an install guide and post it on the DIY. I think a bigger DIY would give me a lot of ideas to do.

I have had a big urge to start working on my car again, but lack the ideas on what to do.

Yeah, they are only recommended for the manual transmission equiped which benefit more from stiffer front and rear 'torque position' mounts... They might actually fit the automatic but may cause excessive vibrations.

I have currently no mods on my car on the suspension and i was wondering if this motor mounts are a good investmnet for what i can see you guys recomend it. But aside from eliminating wheel hop how does it benefit the car and do you guys know if the install is easy ? See the thing is that were i live i have the only sorta modified rolla asides from the nationwide dealership owner and i was wondering how i should go about telling the mechanic dep. to install this parts where and how..

Just ordered those mounts. I cant wait to get them in and see how much they help my setup. Thanks for the info and the link