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VWR / Vibratechnics 'Fast Road' Lower Engine Mount - Review....
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: rex on April 24, 2012, 07:41:41 pm ---
I mounted a similar VWR mount and I can tell you that the difference is clearly noticeable
The only downside is that at 1500 RPM some engine vibration is transmitted in the cabin (similar to diesel engines at very low RPM) so I have to avoid 1500 RPM.
This is, in my opinion a great mod!
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....At first you are going to be on maximum alert (or perhaps I should say red alert!) and will be noticing absolutely everything, and more! It will probably settle down and also you'll get used to the new sounds and feel. Any vibration I feel is hardly noticeable and only there if I touch the steering wheel when the engine has just started and is cold.
Enjoy! :happy2:
rex:
--- Quote from: vRSAlex on April 24, 2012, 08:36:48 pm ---Ah the new VWR lower mount that's not made by Vibratechnics. The reason you have the vibration is because its made of polyurethane rather than rubber. I have the Vibratechnics mount and no vibration.
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I think we can not compare the two behaviors because of the different engines :grin:.
But I am sure that you are right and the polyurethane mounts are more rigid than the rubber ones.
--- Quote from: RedRobin on April 24, 2012, 08:39:16 pm ---....At first you are going to be on maximum alert (or perhaps I should say red alert!) and will be noticing absolutely everything, and more! It will probably settle down and also you'll get used to the new sounds and feel. Any vibration I feel is hardly noticeable and only there if I touch the steering wheel when the engine has just started and is cold.
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You are perfectly right. Now I will notice all the pluses and minuses. Later on I will become used to this behavior.
At idle speed, except the exhaust noise, everything is the same. So is after 3000 RPM (except the reduced engine and gearbox movement).
rex:
After a few miles the 1500 rpm trepidations have pretty much stopped and I can fully enjoy the mod.
The wheel hop in first gear is gone, I no longer lose traction when changing to second and donwshifting is very nice and smooth. If this behavior doesn't change I have to say this is a great, great mod.
s3kel:
Hi can the new blue vw racing mounts be viewed online ,only ever seen the older mounts...
mvb12:
:popcornsoda: Just read this whole thread as i'm in need to stop my wheel hop!
I've been recommended to go with the VT ones, but I must agree with some of the posts.
If you've never used a company personally, its somewhat comical to write them off. :stupid:
off subject a little - but it seems some people on here dismiss anything that's not on their cars
and i think forget what the forum is about, "sharing of information to better our knowledge"
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