996 GT3 motor mount options?

[m33ufo]

I changed the mounts on my old 996 GT2 to the RSS type and was pleasantly surprised by the results. The shift felt more precise and I barely noticed the extra noise or vibration. Was thinking of perhaps going a step further and trying solid mounts (Rennline or similar), on my current 996 Mk.2 GT3.

I'd appreciate feedback on solid mounts or whatever you've found that works well? I have noticed that the RSS mounts seem to have jumped in price since I last bought a pair! My main goal being a slicker shift.

[sportsandclassic]

Hi,

I have destroyed 2 sets of RSS mounts on my GT3.

Moved to semi-solid mounts from Rennline and still going strong.

RSS are fine for road useage but did not last very long for me on track. (2 years)

Mike

[m33ufo]

Thanks Mike. Are these the adjustable mounts?

[nxi20]

I've had 964RS mounts in mine for at least 5 years (125+ trackdays) & they're still fine. Solid mounts will transmit a massive amount of noise & vibration into the shell & can eventually lead to a cracked engine carrier. Fine for a race car, not so great in a road car.

As you're trying to improve the shift, it's worth considering changing the gearbox mount to the one used in the 997.2 RS. I also use the 997.2 RS gearshift, which has metal bushes to take the slop out of the plastic bushes used on previous shifts. Those 2 mods combined with Cup cables makes it just about perfect imo.

[m33ufo]

Since my post I've done a little reading up on solid mounts and it seems that, as you say, they're not really a practical option for a non-dedicated track car.

I'll check out the 964RS mounts.