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Power flex
« on: February 16, 2016, 09:49:17 am »
Hi all. I have a standard mk5 GTI and was thinking about upgrading the lower enigine mount to the Power Flex one. I was interested to know if anyone has done the upgrade and does it make a difference?

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2016, 07:04:17 pm »
Many have made the upgrade and all that fitted a turbo back exhaust system. It's must have mod in my opinion.

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2016, 07:10:44 pm »
Many have made the upgrade and all that fitted a turbo back exhaust system. It's must have mod in my opinion.

I have recently fitted 1 and was surprised just how much of a difference it made. Defiantly worth it and it's quite a cheap mod too

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2016, 07:17:39 pm »
You'll have to also think about the upper two as they maybe weak and with the powerflex insert fitted you may find more of a jerk.


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Re: Power flex
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2016, 07:19:17 pm »
Cheers fellas. My next question is what colour should I go for? Should I go the whole hog and get the race spec or what? I watched a clip on Youtube and it looks simple enough to fit.

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2016, 07:21:26 pm »
You'll have to also think about the upper two as they maybe weak and with the powerflex insert fitted you may find more of a jerk.

I hadn't even thought of that. My main issue I'm having is the car feels a bit jerky when pulling away. I'm not sure if it's my crap clutch cotrol or what.

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2016, 07:23:04 pm »
Many have made the upgrade and all that fitted a turbo back exhaust system. It's must have mod in my opinion.

I have recently fitted 1 and was surprised just how much of a difference it made. Defiantly worth it and it's quite a cheap mod too

Thanks Tappy. Are suggestions about what colour to go for?

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2016, 07:25:48 pm »
I went for the red powerflex insert which is for a diesel which doesn't give me any added cabin vibrations

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2016, 07:28:01 pm »
You'll have to also think about the upper two as they maybe weak and with the powerflex insert fitted you may find more of a jerk.

I hadn't even thought of that. My main issue I'm having is the car feels a bit jerky when pulling away. I'm not sure if it's my crap clutch cotrol or what.
Check your gearbox mounting as it's a common problem and get a genuine one as eurocarparts ones are rubbish.
Check he video I uploaded half way down the post.
You'll also see insert  :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,103299.0.html

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Re: Power flex
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2016, 07:44:17 pm »
I bought the BCS Powervalve TBE and it came with a Powerflex yellow engine bush. For the 500 km that I travelled with it before replacing it for a Vibratechnics (got a good deal and it has better reviews) I didn't notice any increased cabin vibrations. That was before doing the remap, now the engine vibrates and pulls a lot stronger when on full throttle. :smiley: