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THS Replacement FR3 Engine Mounts TFSI : Review
JMP:
I just installed the FR3 top mounts to my GTI. I already had the powerflex insert done to the dogbone mount. Well I can pretty much agree to all comments already given here, the vibrations hardly increased at all. Everything feels solid during drive. However, I still get some wheelhop. Its a lot better, but not all gone.
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: JMP on June 20, 2012, 04:39:44 pm ---
I just installed the FR3 top mounts to my GTI. I already had the powerflex insert done to the dogbone mount. Well I can pretty much agree to all comments already given here, the vibrations hardly increased at all. Everything feels solid during drive. However, I still get some wheelhop. Its a lot better, but not all gone.
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....It's the lower mount which should cure wheelhop, not what you are calling the "top" mounts. At least that's the way it is with VWR engine mounts.
JMP:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on June 20, 2012, 05:53:41 pm ---....It's the lower mount which should cure wheelhop, not what you are calling the "top" mounts. At least that's the way it is with VWR engine mounts.
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I think youre right. I was hoping that the powerflex insert combined with THS top mounts (btw THS calls them "top mounts") would be sufficient, but I guess not. Since Im not a fan of dropping the subframe, is the HPA solid mount the only improved option for me? Are there any other option that is intented to work only with the bottom "puck" changed? thanks..
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: JMP on June 21, 2012, 11:38:54 am ---
--- Quote from: RedRobin on June 20, 2012, 05:53:41 pm ---
....It's the lower mount which should cure wheelhop, not what you are calling the "top" mounts. At least that's the way it is with VWR engine mounts.
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I think youre right. I was hoping that the powerflex insert combined with THS top mounts (btw THS calls them "top mounts") would be sufficient, but I guess not. Since Im not a fan of dropping the subframe, is the HPA solid mount the only improved option for me? Are there any other option that is intented to work only with the bottom "puck" changed? thanks..
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....I know I am right on this one - There isn't a soley poly insert made which can match the effect of a proper engine mount inserted in the subframe.
There's no harm in removing the subframe in order to fit a proper lower engine mount - It does need the right tools though.
Btw, the term "top mounts" is usually interpreted to mean those relating to suspension. I think THS have got it wrong there.
the bruce:
Keep in mind a solid lower mount will increase engine vibrations more than the FR3 top mounts.
Modding a car is a great compromise. Whatever you do you have to make a decision between
reliability, sportiness and comfort (+ cost).
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