Hey Joe, how are the mounts coming along?

[oldskool3]

Looking good ! Could you also explain what mount will work for what engine ?

I am looking for one that won't require any firewall or radiator support modifications. I guess that would be Gen3 or b35 motor, correct ?

Thanks!

It mostly depends on the hole positioning of the mount. The e30.de mount had three possible positioning. I think that in position 2 some people get away from any firewall modding. Position 1 is fine but the engine sits really far forward and position 3 is the closest to the firewall and I don't think you can get away without hammering on it. You also have to keep in mind that obviously the farther back the engine the better the handling will be.

[colombacho]

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Interest in a small group buy? (6 sets?) that could help things along on this end...

-J

I am def in. keep us posted

[whiltebeitel]

I want to do an M30 swap, this winter. Update on GB?

[Lurker27]

I am also more or less in, unless the car gets totaled or something in the next 6mos.

[Funkmasta]

I will try to get my mounts pulled in the next week or two. I want to solidify who is going to re-pro them though. They guy that made mine doesn't seem too interested. :(

[Jean]

Not interested?! I have a buddy who works close with GC on suspension components but engine mounts is probably not their forte, as it looks like multiple plates cut and welded together vs. a cnc plate / mount.

Is your prototype pretty much dead on in terms of angle / positions ?

How were the e30.de mounts made?

[speedhop]

I will try to get my mounts pulled in the next week or two. I want to solidify who is going to re-pro them though. They guy that made mine doesn't seem too interested. :(

NOOOOOOOOOO :down:

[Funkmasta]

Looking good ! Could you also explain what mount will work for what engine ?

I am looking for one that won't require any firewall or radiator support modifications. I guess that would be Gen3 or b35 motor, correct ?

Thanks!

The E28 mounts will work for ALL E23/E24/E28 and earlier motors

The E32 mounts will work for all E32/E34 motors. E34 Mounts work on all b35 motors, and *may* work on b34 blocks also, I have not been able to confirm this yet.

You *have* to have a B35 head to avoid firewall modifications. You can put a b35 head on a b34 block, which is GREAT for turbo motors, since the b34 has slightly lower compression, and the B35 has monstrous valves.

[BenM]

Joe, I should have said something earlier, but I work in a machine shop. We also just bought a brand new Okuma CNC Mill (Very, very expensive). I also work with a really good Tool & Die maker, who can make pretty much anything given that he has all the correct tooling. It would be pretty damn exciting to help you out with these.

http://www.glyne.com/

That's a link for the company I work for, which my dad currently owns. Good news, he's really into BMW's too(manly E30's). :D

I'm PMing you my number.

Ben

[ldsbeaker]

oh snap!

[Funkmasta]

This is ridiculous. I am seriously considering buying a welder and making them in-house.

Ben, thanks for the offer, I saved your number. At this point, if I outsource it, I would like for it to be local...

-Joe

[BenM]

I kind of figured you wanted it to be local. The shipping would be a pain in the ass from Connecticut to Oregon and vice versa lol.

Anyways, hope something happens and keep us updated!

Ben

[talltorontoguy]

Mounts Mounts Mounts....

B35 Mounts

Need em Want em Gotta have em

Joe - what up????

[Funkmasta]

Went to buy a welder yesterday, didn't work out.

Soon soon.

First up will be b34 mounts, since all I have to do is make replicas of what I have.

Who is serious about these?
I think they are going to end up being in the $250 range, shipped. Hopefully closer to $200?

Let's start a list...

1: Local buyer

[Jean]

About when do you think possibly you'll start producing them ?