Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. - Page 2 - Focaljet

**Zestroyed_SVTF** · 08-11-2007, 04:26 PM

I'm a little worried about purchasing these mounts. I don't know if I want VF or these?

**LornesBored** · 08-11-2007, 08:34 PM

I think they have re-designed the mounting points on it to have a broader surface area, but don't quote me

**grocerygetter** · 08-12-2007, 08:50 PM

Is there a reason that the cross section at that point is thinned? I have an 06 and haven't looked at replacing mine yet and believe the mounts are a bit different for the Dtec but conventional wisdom would suggest that if the mount does not need the area thinned between the mounting boss and the bushing it should be left as thick as at least the bushing side of the mount. There is a lot of strength lost and with the sharp corners inside corners in that area it creates a perfect stress point and perfect place for stress to crack and cause the mount to fail.

Brian

**Nliiitend1** · 09-17-2007, 11:59 AM

To tell the truth, I'm beginning to think that it's normal for Steeda's parts to break in critical areas. The only Steeda part I have on my car had to be re-welded after it broke:

IMO, the picture above is what the weld should have looked like in the first place. The weld that broke was barely more than a spot weld at the base of the juntion between the two pieces of metal. It broke on an easy-going 2-3 upshift on a residential road going about 30 mph...

**grbrgrnzx5** · 09-18-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LornesBored

I want to float this idea around to you guys, right now i dont have a vice to remove the mount from the bracket so i can put back on another mount, I am going to a local ford dealer where they will probably do it for free, but I am wondering if the place charges me some money if I could get relief on that? that would make things square in my mind (if they decide to charge me)

Redneck science in action: in order for me to remove my old mount from the bracket without a vice, I simply wedged the whole assembly under the tire on my car and got a big @ss breaker bar and stepped on it. Broke it loose lickety split.

**Pach** · 09-20-2007, 01:47 PM

Sounds scary

**LornesBored** · 09-21-2007, 04:44 PM

haha but it would work!

tire == vice

**BlackEuro** · 09-24-2007, 02:20 PM

I have never been impressed with any of the Steeda parts. I have seen there short shifter break, and now this.

To anyone going to purchase mounts just play it safe and go with the VF ones.

**larryinfl** · 10-23-2007, 07:43 AM

Our mounts and shifters are warrantied for life. So if any of you ever have any issues with them just give us a call and we'll take care of you right away.

**Nliiitend1** · 10-23-2007, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryinfl

Our mounts and shifters are warrantied for life. So if any of you ever have any issues with them just give us a call and we'll take care of you right away.

There is a catch though, no?

When my shifter broke I was told by an employee over the phone that since I wasn't the original purchaser (I bought the car from another Jetter), I had no warranty....

**larryinfl** · 10-23-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nliiitend1

There is a catch though, no?

When my shifter broke I was told by an employee over the phone that since I wasn't the original purchaser (I bought the car from another Jetter), I had no warranty....

You've got a PM.

**rsheak02** · 10-26-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryinfl

You've got a PM.

So what's the answer to the last question? Does the Waranty void on the part "IF" it breaks and your not the original buyer?

**venomrogue** · 10-29-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsheak02

So what's the answer to the last question? Does the Waranty void on the part "IF" it breaks and your not the original buyer?

almost every warranty is like that.

when you sell the car, the new owner does not get any warranties....

now..if you knew the person you bought the car from, you could always have the original owner make the phone call.......... just sayin...

**larryinfl** · 10-29-2007, 09:20 AM

That is correct. Warranty applies to original owner. This is standard for ANY aftermarket or automotive components.

08-11-2007, 04:26 PM	#26
Zestroyed_SVTF Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. I'm a little worried about purchasing these mounts. I don't know if I want VF or these?

08-11-2007, 08:34 PM	#27
LornesBored [FJ] Special Ed. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 8,965	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. I think they have re-designed the mounting points on it to have a broader surface area, but don't quote me __________________ Post whore turned super lurker... www . yamkicks . com (FJ member = cost + 10%)

08-12-2007, 08:50 PM	#28
grocerygetter TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Zim City, MN Posts: 212	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. Is there a reason that the cross section at that point is thinned? I have an 06 and haven't looked at replacing mine yet and believe the mounts are a bit different for the Dtec but conventional wisdom would suggest that if the mount does not need the area thinned between the mounting boss and the bushing it should be left as thick as at least the bushing side of the mount. There is a lot of strength lost and with the sharp corners inside corners in that area it creates a perfect stress point and perfect place for stress to crack and cause the mount to fail. Brian __________________ FRPP Springs, Dampers, Sways. Focus Sport Front Lip, Ford 00-04 GEAP Skirts and Rear,SVT Spoiler,Fuel door, tint, 17"Helo Ax, Kuhmo Ecsta ASX,Custom mats,ebay covers (for now),Painted headlights w/brows, FS Front Stress Bar. Yeah, yeah, I already know what you think of my rims... Your just jealous! Really I'm okay with that, no really. *Starting down that dark road of cone abuse!*

09-17-2007, 11:59 AM	#29
Nliiitend1 It's NOT progressive. IT'S LINEAR!!!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: 32224 Posts: 4,099	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. To tell the truth, I'm beginning to think that it's normal for Steeda's parts to break in critical areas. The only Steeda part I have on my car had to be re-welded after it broke: IMO, the picture above is what the weld should have looked like in the first place. The weld that broke was barely more than a spot weld at the base of the juntion between the two pieces of metal. It broke on an easy-going 2-3 upshift on a residential road going about 30 mph... __________________ RIP: Modified Liquid Grey S2: 5-speed RIP: Modified 2001 White ZX3: 5-speed 2008 MS3 GT w/ no options

09-20-2007, 01:47 PM	#31
Pach TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas but I work in Afghanistan Posts: 106	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. Sounds scary __________________ 2004 SVT Xios Motorworks Turbo 13psi, Quaiffe LSD, Clutch Masters Sage 3, H&R Cup Kit

09-21-2007, 04:44 PM	#32
LornesBored [FJ] Special Ed. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 8,965	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. haha but it would work! tire == vice __________________ Post whore turned super lurker... www . yamkicks . com (FJ member = cost + 10%)

09-24-2007, 02:20 PM	#33
BlackEuro TEAM Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 332	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. I have never been impressed with any of the Steeda parts. I have seen there short shifter break, and now this. To anyone going to purchase mounts just play it safe and go with the VF ones. __________________ Mathew Smith 2003 Ford Focus SVT [European Edition] #3426 of 3985 \| Built on 7/23/03 Sponsored by Massive Speed System. They just don't know it yet

10-23-2007, 07:43 AM	#34
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 382	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. Our mounts and shifters are warrantied for life. So if any of you ever have any issues with them just give us a call and we'll take care of you right away. __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

10-29-2007, 09:20 AM	#39
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 382	Re: Steeda Motormount.. ripped in half. That is correct. Warranty applies to original owner. This is standard for ANY aftermarket or automotive components. __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

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