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Old 31-10-2011, 07:22 PM
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So who has one and is it worth changing???? the gf is asking what i want for my birthday and christmas
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Old 31-10-2011, 07:37 PM
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I bought one a few years ago from GGoode iirc, totally transformed the power delivery from complete slop and vagueness to sharp response well worth purchasing .
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Old 31-10-2011, 07:51 PM
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Makes a hell of a difference,I got mine from MSD
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Old 31-10-2011, 09:09 PM
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Thanks harris i was about to ask the same question. Just sent msd a e-mail. As i could do with some other parts aswell.

Just dont get the flo-flex ones thats all i will say.
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The one MSD sell is the one to get
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Old 31-10-2011, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sierrsteve1980
Thanks harris i was about to ask the same question. Just sent msd a e-mail. As i could do with some other parts aswell.

Just dont get the flo-flex ones thats all i will say.
tell us why not.
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Old 31-10-2011, 09:48 PM
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I have heard some horror stories thats all, i bought engine and gearbox mounts off them and i was told not to use them.

Also a friend of mine bought loads of stuff off them for his subaru a year ago, he has stripped the car for parts and most of the bushes he had fitted were knackered.
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Flo-flex are shit quality/fit bushes from what i have seen.
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Old 31-10-2011, 10:26 PM
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So is it easy to fit ? it just seems weird how it can make so much difference
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My 16 year old (at the time) standard diff mount had seen its best days long ago fitting an upgrade item new sorts them out very well IME
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after that:



I decided to use this:



Many new noises from drivetrain, but it was worth it.
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If i was using my car more on track then that would be great but i still like my creature comforts. Looks nice though.
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i got one similore, well worth it cost
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Originally Posted by sierrsteve1980
If i was using my car more on track then that would be great but i still like my creature comforts. Looks nice though.
I'm using my cosworth only for delivery my ass to the work Invigorates )))
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Also in theory this could cause alot less camber issues so less wearing out the inside edge of the tyre.
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Originally Posted by sierrsteve1980
Also in theory this could cause alot less camber issues so less wearing out the inside edge of the tyre.
it's thrue
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Good bits of kit, when i get it back from the bodyshop im getting one
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I put one on mine and didnt think it would make a difference but how wrong was i it was like a diff car
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Told you puss :0)

Harris it makes an incredible amount of difference!! Tightens the whole rear end up
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Would there be a good gains to be made by replacing the worn, 20 year old, sloppy diff mount with a standard replacement from ford, I am thinking of getting a new one but maybe not full on poly version?
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Old 02-11-2011, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sierrsteve1980
Also in theory this could cause alot less camber issues so less wearing out the inside edge of the tyre.
How does it do that then? Camber issues are caused by the trailing arm going up and down nothing to do with the diff.
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Originally Posted by mk22door
Would there be a good gains to be made by replacing the worn, 20 year old, sloppy diff mount with a standard replacement from ford, I am thinking of getting a new one but maybe not full on poly version?
No way near as much as the msd one, Stu recons that a brand new standard one still aint up to the job. Get the msd one i did and really pleased with it.
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Originally Posted by DAN-Saff
How does it do that then? Camber issues are caused by the trailing arm going up and down nothing to do with the diff.
Diff mount - it's third pillar of rear beam. Try just unscrew it from the body and you will see what road clearance doesn't change but camber will be seriously wrong.
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When i used to do sierra stocks we used to put a spacer between the the chassis and the diff mount to cause more camber. So if your bush is saggy then the it will drop therefore giving more camber than necessairy.
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Got mine off Mike Rainbird - I didn't realise quite how soggy the arse of the car was until that diff mount was replaced
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Old 03-11-2011, 09:32 AM
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I didn't realise quite how soggy the arse of the car was until that diff mount was replaced
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What about a group A 1 is that the same as the msd 1s
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I made some videos to illustrate the movement a standard mount has, versus a new one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I_Yo9sS300

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFRo-gLSy2M
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Ordered mine yesterday
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Add solid beam mounts and the back end is really good, even better with and adjustable beam
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Add solid beam mounts and the back end is really good, even better with and adjustable beam
Where can you buy those from?
Cheers Rich
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Where can you buy those from?
MSD

http://shop.motorsport-developments....h-yb-932-p.asp
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Got some solid mounts but not to sure wether to fit them or not, would order the diff mount but i am hopefully picking up my new wheels tonight.
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Originally Posted by cossie891
What about a group A 1 is that the same as the msd 1s
No it`s not. GrpA have a diff cover, who bolts directly to the floor. Mounting is one part of the cover
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Originally Posted by sierrsteve1980
Got some solid mounts but not to sure wether to fit them or not, would order the diff mount but i am hopefully picking up my new wheels tonight.

Sierrasidewayssteve???
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It sure is buddy, how the devil are you bud
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Great mate

Hows the Saff treating you?
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Yeah its mint now the probably are sorted, was for sale but I am keeping it now.

How's your sierras going ?
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