I was unhappy with the motor mounts I had done before, and after spending some time with the car, it was clear the engine/trans needed to sit lower in the subframe. I was previously restricted by the front rail, but after talking with andrew, it was decided it could be cut out as long as it was replaced by a bolt in "core support" and possible additional reinforcements. Once the front rail was cut, the motor easily slipped 3 inches lower. Perfect. Now I just needed to make the new mounts.
The motor is now completely secure in its new position. I will work on reinforcing some of the front end structure later, but this is much better for now, and should noticeably improve handling.
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