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VWR / Vibratechnics 'Fast Road' Lower Engine Mount - Review....
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: john_o on May 29, 2009, 08:20:24 am ---
The bar that runs from the mount to engine also has a bush, for which the BSH replacement kit helps.
Do VWR feel this is not needed with an uprated bottom mount??
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....Not needing replacement as it's solid.
john_o:
not sure what you mean Robin?
are you saying your original was in good condition and wasnt changed?
the middle joint in your pic still has a rubber centre (which the BSH does away with)
RedRobin:
^^^^
I didn't realise that the actual dogbone had a bush as well, but I guess that as VWR haven't changed it, they feel it's all good. I forgot to ask again! I was somewhat distracted! : -
The VWR 'Fast Road' bottom mount version I've got certainly works in a way you can feel as a benefit while driving - The drivetrain feels noticeably more direct. It's a bit like many of the other aftermarket mods in that the oem is often very good indeed but some aftermarket products go that extra mile and are even better.
Bear in mind that my GTI is primarily built and modded as a Fast Road car rather than track and neither is she highly tuned. VWR could of course easily sell me into having all the engine mounts but every time I ask them they (both Mark and Sam) say that I don't really need them on my particular car and that the bottom mount on DSG is the one that makes the difference.
Also, a full set of mounts are needed less on a DSG car as a Manual puts through stronger physical stresses/forces.
bacillus:
Yup, the middle part of the dogbone is still a potential weak point at that bushing as some shear off completely.
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: bacillus on June 05, 2009, 07:18:37 pm ---
Yup, the middle part of the dogbone is still a potential weak point at that bushing as some shear off completely.
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....The thing is though that some 'compliance' is needed.
The VWR mounts have been thoroughly tested and the combination found to be satisfactory.
I'm now going for the other two mounts - I want a bit more noise!!
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