ECS Dogbone Mount Insert

[tony_danza]

^^^ they did it a touch less than that, good old discount! Although it does help if you've spunked a fortune on brakes with them beforehand.

Oh, and I forgot to add, there's no noticable vibration/harshness so far, and poly tends to "bed in" - it also has a habit of being rotten in winter, so I'll reserve full judgement until the cold comes again.... May, no doubt.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Incidentally, the ECS insert did not increase vibration what so ever...

[tony_danza]

Think it might be a DSG thing Mojo? I only ever noticed it on crawl, where you let off the brake and let it go with no throttle. You'd obviously not get that with a manual.

[bacillus]

I would suggest that you may only get a slight increase in vibration when in reverse with the dsg box.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Where do I feel the vibration?  In the the throttle pedal?

[bacillus]

Where do I feel the vibration?  In the the throttle pedal?

In the cabin.

[WhiteGTI]

How much is that VF mount Tony?? 

Ã,£169 if you get it from Regal...

Gratzi 

[tony_danza]

Where do I feel the vibration?  In the the throttle pedal?

In the cabin.

Yeah, kind of through the seat base, might make something loose rattle too - there's always a trade off, but I don't think it's really all that noticable.

[182_blue]

Where do I feel the vibration?  In the the throttle pedal?

In the cabin.

Yeah, kind of through the seat base, might make something loose rattle too - there's always a trade off, but I don't think it's really all that noticable.

Did you ever get your dodgy one sorted ?

[tony_danza]

Yes, they've offered a replacement, but as I've 2 in spare, I've asked for something else of similar value instead.... if that's not allowed though, I guess I'll just shift it on.

[182_blue]

Yes, they've offered a replacement, but as I've 2 in spare, I've asked for something else of similar value instead.... if that's not allowed though, I guess I'll just shift it on.

if you do have to shift it on i will have it 

[AwesomeSarah]

Hi Guys
This is the reply that we have had from ECS

The base that holds the fingers together is a bit flimsy, but serves very little function, other than to hold everything together. The large washer that covers that piece does a fine job of supporting it when in place. The fingers don't wear like the base of the mount does, after torquing the bolt and washer down against the base, it can get kind of smashed, which will make it more likely to tear upon removal. These mounts are extremely difficult to remove, and will most likely tear when taken out as they need to be pulled, pried and otherwise yanked to get them free. For this reason we consider them a "one-time use" item. Please inform your customers to avoid removing these to inspect them as they are likely to experience the same problem. There is no real reason to remove these unless they are being replaced (which wouldn't need done for quite some time), the rubber around the insert is softer than the insert itself, so the majority of the stress in the mount is going to be absorbed by the rubber. This isn't like a control arm bushing for example, which is attached only to metal components and therefore absorbs the majority of the stress at that connection.

I apologize if this is a bit long-winded, but I wanted to make sure to be thorough in my response.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sarah

[joesgti]

awesome had a check of mine on saturday and it was fine, ive had 5k miles with it in. 

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Great post, Sarah - Very informative and helpful

[AwesomeSarah]

^^^^
Great post, Sarah - Very informative and helpful

Hi
Yes that was the information I recieved from ECS , within reason , yes I can understand it
OK when fitted and being used , but only used once.....
As Joe sadi , we checked his for him , and to be fair , with this being something that we have sold many of without issues so far , it kind of rings true to me too

Sarah