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      11-03-2019, 07:39 AM   #88
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Originally Posted by chris_flies View Post
I have E46 M3 transmission mounts and AKG motor mounts. The trans mounts added a little bit of gear noise, but only a hair, and some clutch chatter at idle. Definitely shifts more consistently in the bends. The motor mounts, however, added a considerable amount of NVH, especially at idle. They did improve steering response, added some good mechanical noises, and made the whole drivetrain far more precise and confidence-inspiring.
Any idea why steering response would be affected by motor mounts?
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