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obsolete · 01-02-2011, 07:28 PM

Those who made their own solid engine mounts, do you have a problem with your rearview mirror rattling while accelerating/cruising after putting them on? I'm thinking of getting a mirror that attaches to the windshield hoping it would solve it, but wanted to see if anyone has done this already. or if they have other ideas.

Jaketenpointo · 01-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Thats what makes solid mounts so cool. Vibrating EVERYTHING. Most people hate them.

But really, your mirror is going to shake no matter what. Mounting to the windshield won't help.

deolio · 01-02-2011, 08:00 PM

PacificDrift_Nick · 01-02-2011, 08:03 PM

My car had a rubber piece that held the mirror against the glass and I had poly filled soilds no problem.

S13hatch

*ManoNegra* · 01-02-2011, 08:03 PM

The swivel joint on the mirror tends to become loose with age
that could also contribute to the shaking

on a note: why do people feel the need to run solid mounts?

chiboy002 · 01-02-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

The swivel joint on the mirror tends to become loose with age
that could also contribute to the shaking

on a note: why do people feel the need to run solid mounts?

this.

the swivel gets super loose... there are a couple options
buy a new one
lift the mirror so that you can no longer use the "night time angle" option... meaning the bright ass lights behind you and night will just keep blinding you can that "angle" is the one you use 24/7
glue it (same problem as above)
glue it and buy a blue tinted overlay/mirror (broadview)

and that rubber thing.. i had mine and it sucked. If you fill it with 3/4 pennies it helps so much

PacificDrift_Nick · 01-02-2011, 08:24 PM

Mine worked great

I ran simi solid because I intended to track my car and wanted to minimize engine movement

S-Nation S13 · 01-02-2011, 09:26 PM

lol solid mounts equal hella shake hahaha

bc. · 01-02-2011, 10:06 PM

I only hear bad things about solid mounts on sr's.

TwItCh · 01-02-2011, 11:28 PM

i dont like them for street use

Bigsyke · 01-02-2011, 11:34 PM

because your running shitty mounts. My JGS mounts are amazing.

daftphunk · 01-03-2011, 12:35 AM

I have stock mounts and ever since I did the SR swap, when driving at higher speeds my Rearview shakes out of place.. it sucks always having to adjust it.

I am aware the swivel gets old but is there any way to fix it without gluing?!

Bigsyke · 01-03-2011, 01:54 AM

Rubber or foam insulator on base and longer screws,

I also placed rubber expansion plugs in the firewall, as well as a solid rubber block screwed onto the firewall to see if it would absorb any energy resonated throughout the sheet metal, not sure if it helped since my rear view mirror only moved when it was really hot out, which is when the vibration was also at its least. That means its either greased or lubricated in some form. Must remove the lubrication.

soreballz · 01-03-2011, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsyke

because your running shitty mounts. My JGS mounts are amazing.

Do you have the rubber mounts or the poly mounts?

obsolete · 01-03-2011, 06:02 AM

I did notice my swivel is very loose, but i felt it was the vibration in the arm part of the mirror that caused it. I guess one causes the other.

I didn't have to run solid mounts, just mine were really worn out so I just gave it a try rather than buy new ones.

I don't mind the overall noise in the car except for this part. it's pretty violent. actually, if the rattle was constant, i might not mind it as much, but it comes and goes depending on the RPM. highway cruising at 3k doesn't make the noise. just constant shifting on local roads sound gets annoying.

nathanong87 · 01-03-2011, 07:10 AM

Bigsyke · 01-03-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

Do you have the rubber mounts or the poly mounts?

Poly, but if I were to do it again I would use the rubber, and not use the supplied nuts.

Z_Spool · 01-03-2011, 01:21 PM

Meh... my stereo makes it shake. You just learn to deal.

phobs · 01-03-2011, 01:30 PM

Rubber piece thing, it's pretty chill.

obsolete · 01-03-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phobs

Rubber piece thing, it's pretty chill.

Where does one find something like that?

phobs · 01-03-2011, 02:00 PM

I found mine at the junkyard on a hatch.

usdm180sx · 01-03-2011, 02:05 PM

There is a hole on the back of your mirror where you can adjust the tension with a thin phillips screwdriver.

240KA · 01-03-2011, 08:49 PM

how come 240 people bitch about the vibration caused by poly mounts so damn much, yet they buy stiff ass bouncy coilovers? lurking honda-tech, i didnt hear as much bitching about the vibrations caused by stiff motor mounts.

chiboy002 · 01-03-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240KA

how come 240 people bitch about the vibration caused by poly mounts so damn much, yet they buy stiff ass bouncy coilovers? lurking honda-tech, i didnt hear as much bitching about the vibrations caused by stiff motor mounts.

why do you bitch about people bitching? Honda-tech is full of stupid thieves who prolly don't even realize the shaking

Phobs - off topic - but did you paint your interior white or is it just that shiny under all of it? It looks so sexy from the 3 inches i see lol

phobs · 01-04-2011, 02:47 AM

It's just gutted as of now. That's just the factory paint.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-04-2011, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240KA

how come 240 people bitch about the vibration caused by poly mounts so damn much, yet they buy stiff ass bouncy coilovers? lurking honda-tech, i didnt hear as much bitching about the vibrations caused by stiff motor mounts.

Vibrations from a stiff engine mount aint exactly the same as running on stiff suspension. Vibrations from an engine mount will be constant on 4 bangers as long as the engine is running. Atleast having a stiff suspension, you get a break when you drive slower and on smooth road surfaces.

But back to the OP, last thing you should be worried about your rear mirror. I had a buddy who's windshield rattled loose on solid aluminum mounts.

BoostSlideWayz · 01-04-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deolio

^ pretty much all you can do.

daftphunk · 01-07-2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdm180sx

There is a hole on the back of your mirror where you can adjust the tension with a thin phillips screwdriver.

Is this true? Haven't seen it in my S14 so not sure if it's an S13 thing.

TheRealSy90 · 01-07-2011, 02:31 AM

I have solid aluminum blocks for my motor mounts.

I have a 5 panel wink mirror and it doesn't shake at all...

obsolete · 01-07-2011, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I have solid aluminum blocks for my motor mounts.

I have a 5 panel wink mirror and it doesn't shake at all...

WINK MIRROR! so that's what those are called.

01-02-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
obsolete Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Age: 44 Posts: 717 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Rearview mirror rattle with solid engine mounts Those who made their own solid engine mounts, do you have a problem with your rearview mirror rattling while accelerating/cruising after putting them on? I'm thinking of getting a mirror that attaches to the windshield hoping it would solve it, but wanted to see if anyone has done this already. or if they have other ideas.

01-02-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
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01-02-2011, 08:03 PM	#4
PacificDrift_Nick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where the Lakes are Silver (socal) Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	My car had a rubber piece that held the mirror against the glass and I had poly filled soilds no problem. S13hatch __________________

01-02-2011, 08:24 PM	#7
PacificDrift_Nick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where the Lakes are Silver (socal) Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Mine worked great I ran simi solid because I intended to track my car and wanted to minimize engine movement __________________

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01-02-2011, 07:54 PM	#2
Jaketenpointo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chico, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 491 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Thats what makes solid mounts so cool. Vibrating EVERYTHING. Most people hate them. But really, your mirror is going to shake no matter what. Mounting to the windshield won't help.

01-02-2011, 08:03 PM	#5
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	The swivel joint on the mirror tends to become loose with age that could also contribute to the shaking on a note: why do people feel the need to run solid mounts?

01-02-2011, 09:26 PM	#8
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	lol solid mounts equal hella shake hahaha

01-02-2011, 10:06 PM	#9
bc. Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I only hear bad things about solid mounts on sr's.

01-02-2011, 11:28 PM	#10
TwItCh Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VeYo Age: 31 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i dont like them for street use

01-02-2011, 11:34 PM	#11
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 39 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	because your running shitty mounts. My JGS mounts are amazing.

01-03-2011, 12:35 AM	#12
daftphunk Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 767 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have stock mounts and ever since I did the SR swap, when driving at higher speeds my Rearview shakes out of place.. it sucks always having to adjust it. I am aware the swivel gets old but is there any way to fix it without gluing?!

01-03-2011, 01:54 AM	#13
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 39 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rubber or foam insulator on base and longer screws, I also placed rubber expansion plugs in the firewall, as well as a solid rubber block screwed onto the firewall to see if it would absorb any energy resonated throughout the sheet metal, not sure if it helped since my rear view mirror only moved when it was really hot out, which is when the vibration was also at its least. That means its either greased or lubricated in some form. Must remove the lubrication.

01-03-2011, 06:02 AM	#15
obsolete Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Age: 44 Posts: 717 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I did notice my swivel is very loose, but i felt it was the vibration in the arm part of the mirror that caused it. I guess one causes the other. I didn't have to run solid mounts, just mine were really worn out so I just gave it a try rather than buy new ones. I don't mind the overall noise in the car except for this part. it's pretty violent. actually, if the rattle was constant, i might not mind it as much, but it comes and goes depending on the RPM. highway cruising at 3k doesn't make the noise. just constant shifting on local roads sound gets annoying.

01-03-2011, 01:21 PM	#18
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 38 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Meh... my stereo makes it shake. You just learn to deal.

01-03-2011, 01:30 PM	#19
phobs Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,145 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	Rubber piece thing, it's pretty chill.

01-03-2011, 02:00 PM	#21
phobs Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,145 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	I found mine at the junkyard on a hatch.

01-03-2011, 02:05 PM	#22
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	There is a hole on the back of your mirror where you can adjust the tension with a thin phillips screwdriver. __________________ -Norm!

01-03-2011, 08:49 PM	#23
240KA Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OK Age: 40 Posts: 809 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	how come 240 people bitch about the vibration caused by poly mounts so damn much, yet they buy stiff ass bouncy coilovers? lurking honda-tech, i didnt hear as much bitching about the vibrations caused by stiff motor mounts.

01-04-2011, 02:47 AM	#25
phobs Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,145 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	It's just gutted as of now. That's just the factory paint.

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