05silversi
04-26-2008, 06:34 PM
Why Mugen?
OE form, fit, function -- looks and fits 100% factory and retains fluid filled mount for vibration damping.
What do you get?
Front and 2 side mounts -- right side and front mounts are visually identical to factory, but have less deflection = harder rubber. Left Mugen mount is "2 legged" vs single for the OE.
What about the rear mount?
Mugen could easily have included the rear mount, why not? My theory is that as these are upgrade for the JDM CTR/ITR the factory type-R mount is sufficient and should be used. P/N 50810-S6M-013 is same as 05-06 type-S -- $60 from Acura. Mount is visibly larger than the factory one.
The install:
Same as others, maybe slightly easier because more deflection than solid urethane aids alignment, plenty of DIYs out there.
Impressions:
Slight increase in vibration at idle you hardly notice after a couple days, increased motor noise in the cabin, smoother shifting, quicker throttle response. Haven't got it to wheel hop yet.
OE form, fit, function -- looks and fits 100% factory and retains fluid filled mount for vibration damping.
What do you get?
Front and 2 side mounts -- right side and front mounts are visually identical to factory, but have less deflection = harder rubber. Left Mugen mount is "2 legged" vs single for the OE.
What about the rear mount?
Mugen could easily have included the rear mount, why not? My theory is that as these are upgrade for the JDM CTR/ITR the factory type-R mount is sufficient and should be used. P/N 50810-S6M-013 is same as 05-06 type-S -- $60 from Acura. Mount is visibly larger than the factory one.
The install:
Same as others, maybe slightly easier because more deflection than solid urethane aids alignment, plenty of DIYs out there.
Impressions:
Slight increase in vibration at idle you hardly notice after a couple days, increased motor noise in the cabin, smoother shifting, quicker throttle response. Haven't got it to wheel hop yet.