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Yeah it really is a matter of preference and there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with using rubber mounts. However this vehicle isn't my DD anymore and it's just a weekend machine, I also don't mind a little clutch chatter from the lightweight SMFW and for some folks that's a big deal breaker too.
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The engine mount will make zero difference in what you feel from terrible road surface conditions. What you will feel is slight rpm vibration, strongly pronounced if something isn't running correctly.
If you want to keep NVH to a minimum the only bushing I would suggest replacing with poly is the rear diff bushing since there are no good rubber replacement options.
18" wheels provide a LOT more comfort on bad roads than 19" ones do (17's are better yet but don't really look that great on this car). And you will probably want to get a mid-tier strut/shock combination, any of the major name brands have a self-adjusting damper one in the mid tier and it does make quite a difference on crappy roads.
If you want to keep NVH to a minimum the only bushing I would suggest replacing with poly is the rear diff bushing since there are no good rubber replacement options.
18" wheels provide a LOT more comfort on bad roads than 19" ones do (17's are better yet but don't really look that great on this car). And you will probably want to get a mid-tier strut/shock combination, any of the major name brands have a self-adjusting damper one in the mid tier and it does make quite a difference on crappy roads.
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Ohh ROAD NOISE is a tricky one unfortunately, you'll just have to experiment around with different tires. Stay away from UHP tires because they WILL BE LOUD! I have a set of Goodyear Comfortread on my Focus right now and they're really quiet, those newer Focii are really loud on the inside so it makes a big difference.
You might consider pulling the interior and putting down sound deadening mat on the floor of the G35, if I ever have reason to pull up the carpet in mine I will definitely be doing that. It's a little spendy but it can cut down the noise inside the cabin by 75% in some vehicles.
You might consider pulling the interior and putting down sound deadening mat on the floor of the G35, if I ever have reason to pull up the carpet in mine I will definitely be doing that. It's a little spendy but it can cut down the noise inside the cabin by 75% in some vehicles.
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