[Big-Foot]

Originally Posted by EGLITOM

In my concepts i always tried to think of something which keeps the whole trans/engine-unit somehow elastic mounted in order to keep stress loads and noicetransfer away from the chassis.
First thing i noticed, is the RCR transadaptermount to the chassis. This si not realy a elastic connection. I don´t realy understand the purpose of the nylonbushing, because if you tie it down against your distance ( your wider one, or in the original position to the chassis crossmember) it is a fixed connection. A solution would be to have two of this nylon bushings , mounting agains the adaptorplate from front and back and the bolt going through them with enough nylon material between it and the adaptorplate. this way it would be somehow eslastic ( at least in the same way as the ZF´s are mounted).

Hi Tom.. I'm not sure why the nylon bushings either - Fran will have to answer that question. The motor mounts are polyurethane so there is a little compliance there - but - that compliance is pretty well negated by the block adapter being mounted solidly. I'm also going to be adding additional rear support mounts for the block adapter rather than having the adapter spaced out over 2.5 inches from it's mounting point at the rear chassis horseshoe. So all this said - the engine and transaxle will be for all intents and purposes - solidly mounted.

Originally Posted by EGLITOM

I thought about using two elastich transmission mounting joints ( instead of your u-bent sheet metal there) for the rear support as well, connecting this the same way with adjustabel rod end struts to the chassis as you did it, would also keept this connection flexible enough.
Just my thoughts for which you delivered an excellent base.

It's a good thought Tom. I'll admit that I hadn't thought of that..

Originally Posted by EGLITOM

What do you think ?
Why do you want to keep your transengine-combo from moving a little within elastic mounting points ( i think the fixed solution will put more load to the transmissionhousing than an elastic solution) ?

Since this car will be used in a competition oriented setting - I'm not overly concerned about having the driveline mounted solidly. The one "Good" thing about the side-mounts being poly is that it will dampen some of the drumming that would occur from solid mounts going to the sides of the alloy tub..

Originally Posted by EGLITOM

There is a saying in germany.
It is always easier to close the door, after the pig already left the stable.
Keep on your great work. I can not mention often enough how helpful your buildsite is.
Thanks
TOM

Thanks Tom - I appreciate the kind words and your feedback on my project. I will be looking over the mounts again to see how I could make them more compliant..