engine mounts - what type is best to get?

[JackG]

Apart from stopping engine hop, is there any other benefit from these mounts  do make your handling any better?

[56OctyVRS]

If you dont like the increased noise from the mounts then VWR recommend just fitting the lower dog bone mount and leaving the other two as standard.  Thats what I am going to do.

[Tfsi_Mike]

The noise is really addictive but you soon get used to it 

[vRS_Pagey]

I had a full set of VF Engineering ones in my last vRS. They made it sound like a 6 Pot Turbo which was rather nice. Not too harsh either at motorway speeds.

Indeed they did, but at £160 per mount + VAT.......

[ROH ECHT]

Nothing being said about them here, sorry.
The oem design concerns me as it appears to have weak spots in them. I leaned toward aftermarket as the design of them seems to be capable of evenly taking forces from all directions and are more solid throughout.

Look again at the broken oem version and imagine that even if made of stronger rubber as 034's is, there is still portions of the oem design that are rather thin;

http://store.blackforestindustries.com/bfimk4mk5mk6.html

[vRSAlex]

Has to be the Vibratechnics mounts.  Easy to get and at a good price now that VWR are not exclusive on them.

Where's the best place to get them Alex?
I take it all three are a must?

Me 

I'm a Vibratechnics dealer.  Pop me a pm and I can send you over some prices.

I would go for all three tbh.  I currently have the vt lower and the ths uppers, but I will be changing to the vt uppers as soon as I can.

[fab5freddy]

Nothing being said about them here, sorry.
The oem design concerns me as it appears to have weak spots in them. I leaned toward aftermarket as the design of them seems to be capable of evenly taking forces from all directions and are more solid throughout.

Look again at the broken oem version and imagine that even if made of stronger rubber as 034's is, there is still portions of the oem design that are rather thin;

http://store.blackforestindustries.com/bfimk4mk5mk6.html

 

[Weston]

I had a full set of VF Engineering ones in my last vRS. They made it sound like a 6 Pot Turbo which was rather nice. Not too harsh either at motorway speeds.

Indeed they did, but at £160 per mount + VAT.......

I've got these too. Combined with WALK there is no wheel hop, and wheel spin is reduced. Well worth it IMO

[RedRobin]

The oem design concerns me as it appears to have weak spots in them. I leaned toward aftermarket as the design of them seems to be capable of evenly taking forces from all directions and are more solid throughout.

Look again at the broken oem version and imagine that even if made of stronger rubber as 034's is, there is still portions of the oem design that are rather thin;

....As with most OEM components, the engine mounts are a compromise - The GTI version of the Golf may be considered more 'sporty' by Volkswagen but they go for the mass market who prefer a quieter car with a relatively more comfy ride, whereas us 'enthusiast drivers' prefer some sound and firmer feedback etc.

[Sammy]

Sounds like a interesting worthwhile mod, how does this increase the sound though? I mean it's just mounts and also what other benefits do they have?

[ROH ECHT]

The oem design concerns me as it appears to have weak spots in them. I leaned toward aftermarket as the design of them seems to be capable of evenly taking forces from all directions and are more solid throughout.

Look again at the broken oem version and imagine that even if made of stronger rubber as 034's is, there is still portions of the oem design that are rather thin;

....As with most OEM components, the engine mounts are a compromise - The GTI version of the Golf may be considered more 'sporty' by Volkswagen but they go for the mass market who prefer a quieter car with a relatively more comfy ride, whereas us 'enthusiast drivers' prefer some sound and firmer feedback etc.

I LIKE^the shirt.

I too luv my BSH as the vibe and sound is perfect ;]

To last post - the mounts are vibration and sound dampeners. You stiffen them and more of both comes through.

[heavyd]

Think I might try to hitch a ride in TFSI Mikes so see how bad the extra noise is before I buy any ( any chance of a ride at the PDt RR day mike )
If it isnt too bad, I'll be in touch Alex

[Tfsi_Mike]

Think I might try to hitch a ride in TFSI Mikes so see how bad the extra noise is before I buy any ( any chance of a ride at the PDt RR day mike )
If it isnt too bad, I'll be in touch Alex

 

I don't notice the 'Growl' anymore    but when mate nick hears it he can tell straight away.  I'm used to it now I think.

[Janner_Sy]

I thought that was your exhaust mike. Forgot you had the mounts. Maybe that's why yours seems louder inside compared to the R

[Tfsi_Mike]

I thought that was your exhaust mike. Forgot you had the mounts. Maybe that's why yours seems louder inside compared to the R

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