ECS Drivetrain Mounts and Upgrades for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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From the factory, engine and transmission mounts are rubber and thus a wear component. Worn out engine or transmission mounts create sloppiness and a disconnect between the driver and your BMW's powerplant. If your vehicle is purpose built for the track, we recommend solid engine and transmission mounts. These have zero deflection, but come at the expense of added NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness). Poly engine and transmission mounts offer a good balance between OEM rubber and solid mounts for those with mixed purpose vehicles, offering great performance and connection with little sacrifice in terms of NVH.

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Polyurethane Transmission Mount Set - Street
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ECS Tuning's Polyurethane Transmission Mounts are designed to address the vital role of transmission mounts in your vehicle's suspension. The factory mounts are notorious for failures that can result in over-revving, mis-shifts, and in extreme cases, potential chassis damage. Our polyurethane mounts provide a robust solution, engineered for both street and track applications, guaranteeing enhanced performance while eliminating concerns about torn mounts.

Polyurethane stands out with its exceptional toughness, durability, and impressive wear resistance compared to rubber. It also exhibits resistance to water, oil, and grease while retaining its original shape even when subjected to significant compression. By reducing deflection, polyurethane facilitates effective power transfer. While there may be a slight increase in NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), the benefits far outweigh this minor compromise in ride comfort. With a polyurethane durometer of 70A, our street mounts are versatile, offering both daily driving comfort and track durability. For more track-oriented enthusiasts, we provide stiffer mounts with an 80A durometer rating.

For a hassle-free installation, we supply a comprehensive DIY guide. ECS Tuning ensures that you are fully supported from start to finish.

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Street/Track Polyurethane Transmission Mount Set
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Enhance your car's performance with ECS Tuning's polyurethane transmission mounts, designed for both street and track applications. These mounts are engineered to withstand high torque and forced-induction scenarios, eliminating concerns about torn mounts and providing a more engaging driving experience. Although polyurethane may introduce some additional NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), its exceptional durability, wear resistance, and resistance to water, oil, and grease make it the perfect choice for performance enthusiasts. ECS Tuning offers two durometer options to match your driving style, along with a comprehensive DIY installation guide, ensuring a complete solution for your transmission mount requirements.

Key Features:

  • Minimized transmission movement, reducing the risk of mis-shifts and over-revs.
  • Made from high-quality polyurethane bonded with 304 Stainless Steel.
  • Enhanced driving experience for both street and track enthusiasts.
  • Two durometer options available: 80A for race applications and 70A for daily driving (ES#2859359).
  • Replaces weak OEM mounts.
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E46 M3, Z4M Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing Set ...
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Worn rubber differential mounts will lead to the differential twisting and shifting around in the rear subframe. Not only will this be noisy but it's bad for driver confidence and bad for the chassis as well. Even on fresh rubber bushings the differential has deflection and twist, especially if the car has been modified for more torque. Since the differential is centrally mounted in the rear subframe, with all suspension mounts interconnected, a differential with too much deflection will affect handling and could even damage the rear subframe.

These 88A urethane E46 M3 diff mounts are much stiffer than stock but still not as solid as our Turner aluminum/Delrin bushings. This set will resist twisting much better than the stock rubber mounts. Included is the front diff mount and two rear mounts in the cover.

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E46 non-M Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing Set
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Worn rubber differential mounts will lead to the differential twisting and shifting around in the rear subframe. Not only will this be noisy but it's bad for driver confidence and bad for the chassis as well. Even on fresh rubber bushings the differential has deflection and twist, especially if the car has been modified for more torque. Since the differential is centrally mounted in the rear subframe, with all suspension mounts interconnected, a differential with too much deflection will affect handling and could even damage the rear subframe.

These 88A urethane E46 diff mounts are much stiffer than stock but still not as solid as our Turner aluminum/Delrin bushings. This set will resist twisting much better than the stock rubber mounts. Included are the two front diff mounts and the rear mount in the cover.

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BMW E46 Z4 Front Position Differential Bushing - Performance Polyuret...
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Enhance your driving experience with ECS Tuning's Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushings. These meticulously engineered bushings offer a direct connection between your right foot, the engine, and the chassis, making them an essential upgrade.

  • Say goodbye to the softness of factory rubber differential bushings that absorb vibrations and reduce performance.
  • ECS Tuning's polyurethane bushings eliminate the deflection found in factory rubber bushings, resulting in improved power transfer from the differential to the wheels.
  • Experience enhanced throttle control, whether you're navigating a challenging canyon road, drag racing, or simply commuting.

Unlike delrin or solid differential mounts, these bushings deliver improved performance without introducing harshness or excessive vibration.

Crafted from durable 88A durometer polyurethane and enhanced with a black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum sleeve.

Resistant to chemicals, ozone degradation, road salt, and general wear and tear, ensuring a longer service life.

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ECS Urethane Transmission Mounts
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A sloppy shifter is one of the common complaints of older BMWs. In addition to the shifter linkage the transmission mounts contribute to rough and clunky shifting. BMW transmission mounts are rubber and get softer over time. This allows the transmission to dance around which changes the geometry of the shift linkage and could make it harder to shift. These urethane transmission bushings are stiffer than the stock rubber mounts and won't let the transmission shift around as much. The round design also has more surface area than the stock mounts which helps spread the load. Because the urethane is stiffer, expect more vibration to make its way into the shift lever area. Engine motor mounts should also be considered as a cause for driveline vibration, transmission movement, and poor shifting. Consider replacing your motor mounts at the same time as your tranny mounts.

Price is for the pair of transmission mounts with hardware.

This item fits the following BMWs: 
1989-1995  E34 BMW  525i 530i 535i 540i M5 
1992-1998  E36 BMW  318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3 
1997-2003  E39 BMW  525i 528i 530i 540i M5 
1999-2005  E46 BMW  323i 323ci 325i 325ci 328i 328ci 330i 330ci M3 
2008-2012  E82 BMW  128i 135i 1M Coupe 
2006-2011  E90 BMW  325i 328i 330i 335d 335i - Sedan 
2006-2012  E91 BMW  328i - Wagon 
2007-2013  E92 BMW  328i 335i 335is - Coupe 
2007-2013  E93 BMW  328i 335i - Convertible 
1997-2002  Z3 BMW  Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe 

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BMW E46 Z4 Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushing Set - Front ...
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Your rear differential is indirectly connected to your right foot through the engine and driveline, and connected to the seat of your pants through the chassis. Soft factory rubber differential bushings absorb vibrations between chassis and differential, providing comfort and softness in both of these connections.

Enter ECS Tuning's In-House Engineered Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushings. By eliminating the deflection factory rubber bushings permit, the connection between your right foot (and your seat) to the wheels is improved. Removal of this slop allows for crisper power transfer from differential to wheels, which means better throttle control while carving a canyon road, drag racing, sliding the rear end out, or just driving to work. This is achieved without the harshness or vibration associated with delrin or solid differential mounts.

Featuring a tough 88A durometer polyurethane and Black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum Sleeve, our Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushings are more resistant to chemicals, ozone degradation, road salt, and general wear and tear than factory rubber bushings, resulting in a longer service life.

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