Anybody go with solid mounts? I welded up some mounts on my old dodge 2.5 turbo because I kept smashing the inserts (5 of them, with various methods of stiffening). Didn't much mind any vibrations, but it was an OEM car about 2600 lbs and proper carpet, etc. I did remove the balance shafts on that engine, so it was a little more "vibrationy" to begin with.
Rubber on one of my donor mounts is cracked at the metal, and I can wiggle it a little with my hands. I'm inclined to weld them up and give it a go, since that will cost me $5 to try it out vs anywhere from $100 to $250 for new mounts.
Also, has anyone changed motor mounts on an 818 with the engine in? I know, not too many of them (if any) with enough miles/action to wear out mounts, except some of the guys that are pulling the engine anyway. I'll accept speculation here from guys with complete cars who can take a guess.
Thanks.