Ray Khan

when shifting hard, the power doesn't seem to get to the wheels right away like it does in other B5's I've driven in and nothing close to as it does in my NA S2000. With a hard 1st to 2nd shift I can definitely feel/hear a clunk from the rear end which makes me think it's time for a new diff mount or maybe the stern power ring. I've replaced the motor mounts with S4s, the tranny mounts with 034, and have an APR snub that is a few years old. What I have to look at would be the condition of my snub mount and rear diff mount. Another option would be to try a DTS. Any simple way to determine which would be most helpful in tightening things up in my car? My first thought it rear diff mount based on the perceived clunk from the rear end on hard shifts. Which mount do people prefer...apikol or stern?

A400

Stern due to cost and fact that it takes care of th problems just fine

Ray Khan

I am afraid of trying to band aid the problem if the rear mount is bad and I install the stern.

Silver Streakin'

add a DTS and upgrade rear diff mount

Ray Khan

so I'm thinking upgrade the rear diff mount first, then go with the DTS in the spring. I'm wondering if the rear bushings are worth upgrading as well. My car has 135k miles on it.

A400

The bushing kit and power rng did a good job though. I did all mounts and rings + JHM shifter stuff at one time, about 2 hours work.

Ray Khan

my car has 135k miles on it. I'm not sure where this excessive slop is coming from. I really should have a look at the snub and make sure it's in once piece. Thanks.

Silver Streakin'

agreed... do the rear mount first.

A400

I had real issues with shifting esp. a quik 1-2 shift, but whole thing was sloppy. Everything got tight, but it really should when replacing everything. I am tickled, and thought 1 trip under car to do mounts would be enough. Glad I did it all at 1 tme, but I didnt really learn much abt. condition of any 1 part.

Ray Khan

I think I'll try the Stern and see how it goes