JBR Needs Your Input

[JBR]

A few folks have asked me why do I powder coat the Billet Rear motor Mount when other manufactures leave it bare? I tell them it's to protect it from oxidation. I've also heard from a few, that they prefer that fresh machined look; which I also like more than powder coat or anodize.

With the new Passenger Side Motor Mount about to be released I want you to decide how I should proceed. Powder coat, Leave it bare, or other. If the popular option is to leave it bare all billet mounts will be triple-dipped in SHARKHIDE. Please take some time to read about this amazing coating. It's slightly less work then powder coating but more expensive, however the price will not change.

Below are some pics to help with making your choice.









Thanks for taking the time to help us and the community.

[8.5MS3]

i like the wrinkle black finish, but thats me. id only go polished if i had other bling in the engine bay...

now give us the side mounts dammit!

[Mase]

Originally Posted by 8.5MS3 i like the wrinkle black finish, but thats me. id only go polished if i had other bling in the engine bay... now give us the side mounts dammit!

This. Unless I am going for show I prefer to keep it stealthy!

[SWAY]

If you sold dog shit id buy it!!!

seriously though to me it doesnt matter bare, pc, it all looks good ill rep whatever you decide





and hurry dammit i wantz me some side mounts

[zpele]

Is this for MS6 or MS3? I like the wrinkled black look too btw. Thanks James!

[Hamilton69]

Black wrinkle finish!

[I_Heart_Haters]

You obviously do it for a reason. Its a mount, dont need its all polishy and shit. powercoated is fine. it serves its purpose. and yes, i agree @sway40 about the dog shit...love your products. cant wait to sell some stuff so i can buy your shift knob and counterweight. +1 to jbr

[ak_spray]

I like the powder coat but what ever gets these on the market the quickest and at the cheapest price is what I'm voting for.

[Easter Bunny]

NCE

[bazzarino]

+ 1 for the powder coated look to match the RMM.....not that you can see it

[kritz]

BWPC.

[JBR]

To Clarify all mounts will be one or the other. Looks like PC is edging out front.

[maisonvi]

I agree, the powder coat. Its kinda a JBR look, and I like it.

[ilyams3]

Im loving both, you should offer the machined look and the pc.

[stp]

Originally Posted by jbarone A few folks have asked me why do I powder coat the Billet Rear motor Mount when other manufactures leave it bare?

Because it's JBR!

Seriously though, I put the mount in and I won't see it for months. PC or bare, I don't really care.

[Broxer]

I'd prefer the black to keep the mounts appearance as stock as possible.

[aanguia1]

Originally Posted by ak_spray I like the powder coat but what ever gets these on the market the quickest and at the cheapest price is what I'm voting for.

+1!!! I second this!

JBR ftw!

[alien_sporez]

How about chocloate. Mmmm, delicious chocolatey side mount.

[EvilMonkey]

As long as it does its job who cares. I still like it naked!

[charlesfist]

Function over form and minimize cost.

Metallic look:
1. Stands out and not as stealthy - good or bad depending on what you want. I like it

2. Prone to the elements - But its aluminum so not really that bad

3. Cheaper - not sure by how much

Powedcoat:
1. Somewhat stealthier - but still kinda stands out cause of the Red bushing

2. Protected from elements - unless u damage the coat while installing.

3. Little extra expense - dont know how little

Ideal would be to have an option between the two.
but to keep things simple, the metallic look kicks ass.


Either ways, people are not gonna be swayed on their purchase, no matter what ur decision is of how it looks.
So just make one and go with it, so that its out to the market ASAP

[DONOTBUGME]

I like the idea of sharkhide, plus the look all bare is nice. Also you say with the sharkhide it will be less so work so does that also mean they will release sooner?

[jonspeed3]

I personally don't care how it looks as long as it performs great and holds up. If skipping the whole beautification part also reduces cost to the consumer but doesn't sacrifice integrity im all for it. I want cheap and effective mounts, they are mounts not bling bling.

[adlpb]

What other vendor has ever done this? This is why I love JBR products. Thanks for all your support Jamie

[ak_spray]

Originally Posted by charlesfist Powedcoat: 1. Somewhat stealthier - but still kinda stands out cause of the Red bushing

From the above pictures looks like you might be able to get a black bushing unless that's the plate that goes on top already installed

[SWAY]

Originally Posted by ak_spray From the above pictures looks like you might be able to get a black bushing unless that's the plate that goes on top already installed

That looks like some sort of washer

[jonspeed3]

Originally Posted by ak_spray From the above pictures looks like you might be able to get a black bushing unless that's the plate that goes on top already installed

As stated thats a washer.
And yea black bushings are available but theyre softer duro.
Red duro is were its at.

[WorstEpEver]

I like the shiny

[Post pwned]

Can we haz option of lime green as a color,will pay extra!!!!

[JBR]

The Passenger mount will be available with either the 80a durameter bushing (Black) or the 70a durameter bushing (Red)

Great feedback folks keep it coming.

Thanks,
Jamie

[Z-Indy]

I like the black.

[alien_sporez]

I say "Shiny" by default, and "Powdercoat" black at extra cost, and "Powdercoat" with choice of colors at extra extra cost.

[Mizzle]

I'd say powdercoat as a standard option (naked would have to be cleared to avoid corrosion anyways, so might as well put something durable on it,) however I'd like to see anodizing as an alternate ($) option (assuming it's not cost-prohibitive.)

I think it would give us a lot of options for a theme, showing off those mounts and it wouldn't add any appreciable thickness to the mounts like powder would so installation would be easier.

Colors: Gold, Bronze, Green, Black, Purple, etc.

[asall667]

have to go with black PC. will there be a deal on buying ur RMM and this passenger mount?

[SPEEDRAC3R]

black PC

[ak_spray]

Originally Posted by asall667 have to go with black PC. will there be a deal on buying ur RMM and this passenger mount?

I'm pretty sure he mentioned this in the Side Mounts threat by Monotonous ONE.

...when billet aluminum... or simple aluminum for that matter, is butted to steel... corrosion will result*.

Anodizing a metal part does not offer the same level of protection though it may look "pretty"...for awhile...

Keep powder coating the mounts Jamie... and offer naked or anodized for those that prefer it...

I will be purchasing the black powdercoated variety for practical reason(s)* & personal preference.

[helmetface]

IT HAS BEGUN!

[PapaSmurf]

wrinkle black like your dogbone mount. I really like that finish.

[Mizzle]

Originally Posted by MS3go ...when billet aluminum... or simple aluminum for that matter, is butted to steel... corrosion will result*. Anodizing a metal part does not offer the same level of protection though it may look "pretty"...for awhile... Keep powder coating the mounts Jamie... and offer naked or anodized for those that prefer it... I will be purchasing the black powdercoated variety for practical reason(s)* & personal preference.

I'd pay for anodizing with sharkhide on top of it... If I'm gonna pay that kind of money on mounts, I want them to be purdy.

Also, to correct my & this misunderstanding, the 'naked' one would be coated in the Sharkhide clear-coat.

[JBR]

Anodizing is out. Unlike the other Mazda Performance Parts Vendors with a partial exception for CP-E, I do all this work in house. Literally in my house/garage. I really don't feel like putting in the equivalent of a meth lab in order to anodize.

My personal take on anodize is it's rice in any other color then black. I also feel that it provides much less protection then powder coat. Every Anodized part I've ever bought has faded. Red turns pink, blue turns light blue, and black just fades to not so black.