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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Default Anyone ever make your own motor mounts?

I was looking to buy some new mounts for the s14...I was about to get the Circuit Sports kit...



But then I thought, wow, they're really just cylinders with a bolt through the middle. Ok, time to make some instead. lol.

Here is the specs of some raw material I think would work. Does anyone know a good place to buy polyurethane rod like this from? Local would be a huge plus...

Material Type--- Polyurethane
Shape---Rods
Backing--- No Backing
Length--- 6"
Length--- Tolerance ±1/4"
Diameter--- 2"
Diameter--- Tolerance +0.020",-0.010"
Durometer--- Hard
Durometer Rating--- 80A
Durometer Hardness Tolerance--- ±5
Temperature Range--- -20° to +185° F
Tensile Strength--- 6500 psi
Color--- Amber
Finish--- Smooth
Tolerance--- Standard
Specifications Met--- Not Rated
Properties--- Oil Resistant, Abrasion Resistant, Tear Resistant, Impact Resistant, Weather Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Electrical Resistant
Notes--- Color varies from translucent to opaque.

...only thing Im thinking is I need to find something with a better temperature rating..

But yeah basically Id just get a piece of rod, cut it down to just over 2 inches long, and drill a hole through for a bolt. Add a couple washers and nuts, BAM, custom motormounts in whatever height/durometer you want them for under $50.

Alternatively, I can order some pourable poly mix, and just make some molds for them. I almost think that would be easier than drilling holes in premade poly because I can just stick a sleeve in the mix before it dries.

Here is some ShoreA-80 durometer pourable stuff I found...I would think the trial size would be plenty....unless anyone wants to buy a set when I finish em =P

http://www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Ru...tml?catdepth=1

Another possibility with the pour-able type is that I could make a true "isolator" mount ... aka instead of some all-thread running right up the middle there could be two studs, one on each side, anchored into the poly.

Thoughts?
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