possibly u got the wrong mounting kit? i think this is a question for 1stgencrxer, u sure u got the kit for ur 1st gen? i know those mounting instructions came from the hasport site with the right parts but maybe their instructions are for a different car, can u post a pic of what ur mounting bracket looks like, the instructions they were giving were how to get ur battery bracket out of the way, and how to put it back in after uve got the mount back in there, did ur kit come with a new mounting bracket to attach the new motor mount to the frame?