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#1
So lately the car has been driving quite different. I can definitely tell that I've got a mount or more than one on its way out. Engine even if warm is shaking quite enough at idle as well as gear engagement isn't the greatest either.

Before I start getting under the car and lookin at the dogbone and the other mounts, I was wondering what exactly I'm looking for at the dogbone mount? If I held the brake, put in gear and started to give it some gas, what mount does that indicate?

Also, given that they are all gone or some of them, I would just replace them all and do all the work at once and be done with it. I was looking at CFM mounts, does anyone have just the street mounts? Are they a lot better than if I went to Partsource and got their replacement brand? I would love something in between race and the stock oem feel.

What do you guys suggest and thanks in advance!
'01 Black Focus ZX3
Custom FI Built 2.2L Zetec // CM Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel // X3 Tune FSWERKS// Ford SVT Brake Kit F&R// KW Springs // KYB AGX Shocks // 22 & 25mm Eibach Sway Set // 2000 Ported IM // FC TB // SVT Header // 3" Custom Header-back Exhaust //many more mods to come...
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#2
go with OEM driver & passenger mounts and a poly dogbone

I have been in Hardk0re's old zx3 and on idle with all 3 VF poly mounts the car shook like crazy

I have the Massive unbreakable dogbone in mine and i get the occational vibration front the mount
2002 pitch black ZX3
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#3
shadowzx3,Sep 12 2009, 03:49 PM Wrote:So lately the car has been driving quite different. I can definitely tell that I've got a mount or more than one on its way out. Engine even if warm is shaking quite enough at idle as well as gear engagement isn't the greatest either.

Before I start getting under the car and lookin at the dogbone and the other mounts, I was wondering what exactly I'm looking for at the dogbone mount? If I held the brake, put in gear and started to give it some gas, what mount does that indicate?

Also, given that they are all gone or some of them, I would just replace them all and do all the work at once and be done with it. I was looking at CFM mounts, does anyone have just the street mounts? Are they a lot better than if I went to Partsource and got their replacement brand? I would love something in between race and the stock oem feel.

What do you guys suggest and thanks in advance!
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This is one mount to look for http://focus.c-f-m.com/index.asp?PageActio...ROD&ProdID=1191 , well , yours might not look exactly like that and it's located underneath the car , where the tranny bolts on the engine . It links the powertrain to the lower subframe .
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SL8RZZX3,Sep 13 2009, 08:14 AM Wrote:I have been in Hardk0re's old zx3 and on idle with all 3 VF poly mounts the car shook like crazy

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but girls like it.. :)
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konafocuswrc,Sep 13 2009, 01:54 PM Wrote:
SL8RZZX3,Sep 13 2009, 08:14 AM Wrote:I have been in Hardk0re's old zx3 and on idle with all 3 VF poly mounts the car shook like crazy

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but girls like it.. :)
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I have had a few in the car and none of them like it lol. But the mount is needed.
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
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#6
now the question is do I buy the dogbone mount with the race bushings or the street ones? Are the street bushings stiffer than the stock bushings in the stock dogbone?

Thanks everyone for their input.

'01 Black Focus ZX3
Custom FI Built 2.2L Zetec // CM Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel // X3 Tune FSWERKS// Ford SVT Brake Kit F&R// KW Springs // KYB AGX Shocks // 22 & 25mm Eibach Sway Set // 2000 Ported IM // FC TB // SVT Header // 3" Custom Header-back Exhaust //many more mods to come...
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Scorcher000,Sep 13 2009, 12:04 PM Wrote:
konafocuswrc,Sep 13 2009, 01:54 PM Wrote:
SL8RZZX3,Sep 13 2009, 08:14 AM Wrote:I have been in Hardk0re's old zx3 and on idle with all 3 VF poly mounts the car shook like crazy

[right][snapback]294236[/snapback][/right]
but girls like it.. :)
[right][snapback]294242[/snapback][/right]

I have had a few in the car and none of them like it lol. But the mount is needed.
[right][snapback]294246[/snapback][/right]

oh yeah right..vibration was from subwoofer..
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konafocuswrc,Sep 13 2009, 03:21 PM Wrote:
Scorcher000,Sep 13 2009, 12:04 PM Wrote:
konafocuswrc,Sep 13 2009, 01:54 PM Wrote:
SL8RZZX3,Sep 13 2009, 08:14 AM Wrote:I have been in Hardk0re's old zx3 and on idle with all 3 VF poly mounts the car shook like crazy

[right][snapback]294236[/snapback][/right]
but girls like it.. :)
[right][snapback]294242[/snapback][/right]

I have had a few in the car and none of them like it lol. But the mount is needed.
[right][snapback]294246[/snapback][/right]

oh yeah right..vibration was from subwoofer..
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Ya, they like that lol. weird.
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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Scorcher000,Sep 13 2009, 05:08 PM Wrote:
konafocuswrc,Sep 13 2009, 03:21 PM Wrote:
Scorcher000,Sep 13 2009, 12:04 PM Wrote:
konafocuswrc,Sep 13 2009, 01:54 PM Wrote:
SL8RZZX3,Sep 13 2009, 08:14 AM Wrote:I have been in Hardk0re's old zx3 and on idle with all 3 VF poly mounts the car shook like crazy

[right][snapback]294236[/snapback][/right]
but girls like it.. :)
[right][snapback]294242[/snapback][/right]

I have had a few in the car and none of them like it lol. But the mount is needed.
[right][snapback]294246[/snapback][/right]

oh yeah right..vibration was from subwoofer..
[right][snapback]294251[/snapback][/right]

Ya, they like that lol. weird.
[right][snapback]294253[/snapback][/right]
only because it gives some vibes to their muffin... practically give em an orgasm in the back seat if its loud enough
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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#10
since we all got a little carried away... one last question...

Do I buy the dogbone mount with the race bushings or the street ones? Are the street bushings stiffer than the stock bushings in the stock dogbone?

CFM has me all confused :(
'01 Black Focus ZX3
Custom FI Built 2.2L Zetec // CM Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel // X3 Tune FSWERKS// Ford SVT Brake Kit F&R// KW Springs // KYB AGX Shocks // 22 & 25mm Eibach Sway Set // 2000 Ported IM // FC TB // SVT Header // 3" Custom Header-back Exhaust //many more mods to come...
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#11
I got the Mac performance one on my car and it is only rough at 1500rpm -2000rpm. You will really just get use to it. Just get one that will fit your driving and your car.
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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#12
honestly, in my car its only vibrating me at like 700 rpm, if u have a tuner, just up the idle to 850 and ur good. i got a vf engineering one off FS
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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#13
GFXjamie,Sep 14 2009, 03:27 PM Wrote:honestly, in my car its only vibrating me at like 700 rpm, if u have a tuner, just up the idle to 850 and ur good. i got a vf engineering one off FS
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I looked at the CFM mount, for 2008+ it says for Manual transmission only. I heard these were useless for ATX?
2009 Focus SES Black Sedan Mods:

FSWerks CAI / F2 Header (non-fouler mod) custom flex / 2.5" FSwerks Stealth Stainless exhaust / FSWerks X3 tune / Autolite 104's / Steeda Strut Tower Bar / FRPP 1.5" drop / FSWerks FLS Bar / H&R 24mm RSB / MOOG endlinks / AEM wideband AFR gauge / 8000K HID Bi-xenon 55W / Tint / 17" Ford Racing Rally Wheels in Black / Coupe tails / Black grille

124whp/129wtq
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#14
Not at all. My stocker flexed sooooo far that it opened up my header and flex pipe connection. Well worth it and easier to put the power down.
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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#15
Go to CFM and look at the mount. Select 2008 and it says (For 5 speed only) :(
There's gotta be a reason..
2009 Focus SES Black Sedan Mods:

FSWerks CAI / F2 Header (non-fouler mod) custom flex / 2.5" FSwerks Stealth Stainless exhaust / FSWerks X3 tune / Autolite 104's / Steeda Strut Tower Bar / FRPP 1.5" drop / FSWerks FLS Bar / H&R 24mm RSB / MOOG endlinks / AEM wideband AFR gauge / 8000K HID Bi-xenon 55W / Tint / 17" Ford Racing Rally Wheels in Black / Coupe tails / Black grille

124whp/129wtq
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#16
I don't know how you guys are complaing about vibrations I have a SOLID custom mount in the rear, Stiff poly on the passenger side and a steeda tranny mount and it's not that bad at all. For street use I would suggest the Steeda Tranny and passnger side but for the rear Maybe try CFM Street or VF because I snapped 2 steeda dog bones.
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2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
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#17
are u feeling alright buddy?? the rear mount is the tranny mount lol
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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#18
Make your own. :ph34r:

http://www.sfldrifters.com/forums/showth...hp?t=50884

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#19
Is that whats considered the tranny mount the drive side mount is attached ontop of the tranny is it not.
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My Rides on Car Domain

2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - Daily Driver
2008 Lincoln MKX Limited Edition - Grocery Getter
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 - Rode and Sold
2004 Jeep Liberty Renegade - Offroaded and Sold
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - R.I.P. Electrical Fire
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 - Traded in Now DrunkinMonkeys Car
2003 Ford Taurus Wagon - Inherited Drove and Sold
2000 Ford Focus ZX3 Turbo - Award Winning 336 WHP - Parted and Scraped
1990 Ford Festiva - My 1st Car

[Image: ZX3PixelCarEngineVIEW.png]
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ZX3_2NV,Sep 16 2009, 12:10 PM Wrote:Is that whats considered the tranny mount the drive side mount is attached ontop of the tranny is it not.
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the rear mount connect to i believe the back side of the tranny and reduces the rock of the engine, where as i always considered the drivers side mount, just the drivers side mount lol. if im wrong then meh ill just laugh about it later
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back
regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq
stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq
Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq

2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily
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