[s-cars] Exhaust banging - APR snub mount

[Frank Amoroso]

1) The front snub mount can be done pretty easily. It does not require a
press, just some multi-purpose lube (I like break free CLP but WD-40
works fine), and a large enough vise.

This is a perfect time to test your motor mounts (mine were mere
pedestals as they were blown apart at <100k miles), as the front snub
mount really should be disconnected for the procedure. With snub mount
disabled put car in gear and with the brakes applied pop the clutch
partially. Does the motor jump up and fall back down? If so, prepare for
penetration from your friendly local parts dept.

FWIW, I renewed every bushing at ~100k miles along with Igorplates
Industries front Camber plate mod, Pederbar Industries RSB and a 28mm
factory front bar. Wow! What a difference a couple grand make.

2) As it pertains to B5 chassis cars, my understanding is that the snub
mount is almost as good and hundreds of dollars less expensive than the
drivelie stabilizer.

Frank at s-cars.org