I can't seem to decide: Wevo or Porsche RS motor mounts - Page 2

993James993 · 12-19-2008, 01:26 AM

I'm leaning toward the Wevos. For those familiar with them, how is the quality? Are they are as well made as they look in the photos?

Thanks for your input!

Garth S · 12-19-2008, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AOW162435

I just purchased a set of C4 mounts from Sunset. They appear to be completely rubber filled - rather than hydraulic. I like that.

Andreas

Not to break your bubble, but here is a broked C4S mount: it was full of a particularly evil smelling black juice.
Maybe it was liquid rubber, too young to have been vulcanized ... content to be hydraulic in its adolesence

Noah · 12-20-2008, 11:42 AM

If you really need more info on this highly inconsequential purchase, try searching the archives:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...archid=3532663

AOW162435 · 12-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garth S

Not to break your bubble, but here is a broked C4S mount: it was full of a particularly evil smelling black juice.
Maybe it was liquid rubber, too young to have been vulcanized ... content to be hydraulic in its adolesence

Hmm. So the C4 mounts are hydraulic as well?

Andreas

james944 · 12-20-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noah

If you really need more info on this highly inconsequential purchase, try searching the archives:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ne-mounts.html

Fixed it for you.

geolab · 12-22-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garth S

Not to break your bubble, but here is a broked C4S mount: it was full of a particularly evil smelling black juice.
Maybe it was liquid rubber, too young to have been vulcanized ... content to be hydraulic in its adolesence

hello Garth,
It would be great if you still have the brokid C4 mount, and you could saw it in half for a disection picture. The one I mounted in my picture is the same, and I am still thinking there is no gel inside. thanks

Garth S · 12-22-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geolab

hello Garth,
It would be great if you still have the brokid C4 mount, and you could saw it in half for a disection picture. The one I mounted in my picture is the same, and I am still convinced there is no gel inside. thanks

Hi Geo,
If the mount is still here, it is outside the garage under 50cm of fresh snow

..... and may not surface until spring thaw.

Regardless, you are quite correct - there is no gel inside the mounts: they are hydraulic, much like OEM 928 mounts. The hydraulic fluid is as described - black, reasonably viscous, somewhat like gear oil .... and has the pungent aroma of a week old dead fish.
I will dissect it if found, for I am curious as to how the fluid flow is directed within the rubber bladder.

geolab · 12-22-2008, 02:31 PM

thanks Garth,
The weather is very cold here in Paris, but no snow. When I compared the C2 and C4 mounts side by side, there was a huge weight difference inside the bulbs, omitting the extra washer and rubber surround underneath the C2 ones. Anyway, I have the C4 ones since a year, and IMHO they are significantly stiffer than the C2 ones. I promise to disect the C2 ones I have when the weather permits, and will post the pictures in this thread. my best regards for the holidays to all

CarreraX · 12-22-2008, 03:15 PM

Just a bit O/T, I have one brand new wevo mount that I bought and never used before I sold my 993. Yes, only have one. I will sell it for $75 shipped if anyone is interested.

brucec59 · 12-22-2008, 05:53 PM

Mark, you have a PM.

CarreraX · 12-22-2008, 06:03 PM

Bruce, you have a pm. Thanks.

Don Plumley · 12-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 993James993

I'm leaning toward the Wevos. For those familiar with them, how is the quality? Are they are as well made as they look in the photos?

Thanks for your input!

Like everything that Hayden does, it is meticulously over-engineered and made of the best materials under exacting specifications. I would with zero hesitation trust my life to anything that Wevo supplies.

993James993 · 12-22-2008, 09:37 PM

Don, thank you! I'm going with Wevos!

Don Plumley · 12-23-2008, 12:23 AM

Welcome. Aside from running Wevo, Hayden Burvill has been the race engineer for Brumos along with various IRL and GrandAm teams. He's the real deal.

avidtest · 12-23-2008, 12:34 AM

I went w/ the Wevos and am pleased (to be fair, not experience w/ the RS mounts though). I had my engine carrier beefed up, just in case. Be sure to use a torque wrench when installing the mounts....or you could snap a bolt......as I did....

12-19-2008, 01:26 AM	#16
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12-20-2008, 11:42 AM	#18
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12-22-2008, 02:31 PM	#23
geolab Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Paris - Beirut Posts: 1,432	thanks Garth, The weather is very cold here in Paris, but no snow. When I compared the C2 and C4 mounts side by side, there was a huge weight difference inside the bulbs, omitting the extra washer and rubber surround underneath the C2 ones. Anyway, I have the C4 ones since a year, and IMHO they are significantly stiffer than the C2 ones. I promise to disect the C2 ones I have when the weather permits, and will post the pictures in this thread. my best regards for the holidays to all __________________ ___________________________ '97 Carrera S

12-22-2008, 03:15 PM	#24
CarreraX Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Ohio.....Americas Playground!!! Posts: 1,085	Just a bit O/T, I have one brand new wevo mount that I bought and never used before I sold my 993. Yes, only have one. I will sell it for $75 shipped if anyone is interested. __________________ Mark SOLD!! But Missed! 1995 Midnight Blue/Gray C2, LPPM, PSS9's, TRG bars, Big Reds, 997 GT3rs knob, Rennsport Chip, Walrod Bushings, HID's, RS Wing and a 3 spoke w/leather airbag and a LTW flywheel with 2 baby seats in the back!!!! 1970 911T, First car ever drove and still have it. 59k miles and restoration 80% complete 2006 530xi Sport...Kid Hauler 2001 X5 4.4

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CarreraX Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Ohio.....Americas Playground!!! Posts: 1,085	Bruce, you have a pm. Thanks. __________________ Mark SOLD!! But Missed! 1995 Midnight Blue/Gray C2, LPPM, PSS9's, TRG bars, Big Reds, 997 GT3rs knob, Rennsport Chip, Walrod Bushings, HID's, RS Wing and a 3 spoke w/leather airbag and a LTW flywheel with 2 baby seats in the back!!!! 1970 911T, First car ever drove and still have it. 59k miles and restoration 80% complete 2006 530xi Sport...Kid Hauler 2001 X5 4.4

12-22-2008, 09:37 PM	#28
993James993 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 385	Don, thank you! I'm going with Wevos! __________________ Who's car is that out front? Mine. 1995 Polar Silver Porsche 993. The car I always wanted and now I have it. I rule! 1990 Guards Red Porsche Carrera 2, Mephistopheles. Son's new car! 1987 Stone Grey Metalic Porsche 944. Much loved and missed.

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12-23-2008, 12:34 AM	#30
avidtest Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 460	I went w/ the Wevos and am pleased (to be fair, not experience w/ the RS mounts though). I had my engine carrier beefed up, just in case. Be sure to use a torque wrench when installing the mounts....or you could snap a bolt......as I did.... __________________ ______________________ Shannon 95 993 - GP White RS Clone (sorta) Icy Slope - RS body kit, Speedline RS cup wheels, Bilstein PSS9, RS Sway bars, GT Strut brace, GT3 seats, DAS roll bar, Sparco 375 wheel, Euro Front Bumper, Harnesses, RS clutch, LWF, Big Reds, SS brake lines, RS shift knob, Factory LSD (rebuilt by Guard), Steel synchros, Supercups, Halon Extinguisher, RS Short Shifter, WEVO mounts, RS splitters & wing