PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130)

matt@theforce · 12-12-2007, 10:41

Initial impression
* Noise - wow this is noisy
* Idle - mmmm. it's like sitting in a washing machine
* Gear selection - perfect, so much more precise and smooth
* nice smooth take offs, little wheel spin and no bouncy bouncy.

1000 miles
* Noise - alot quieter. When cold it can still be quite noisy but soon get's quieter (still noiser than standard)
* Ide - alot less judder
* Gear selection - as before. no change

The higher the revs the quieter the noise, the noise sounds very drone like although it does change the harder you accelerate. The more gentle you are the quieter it is.

1500 miles, settling down nicely, have come to the conclusion it wont get any quieter but then it's not much noisier than standard now.

Highly recommended if you can get through the 1st couple of months.

TrevorB33 · 13-12-2007, 17:57

ive got the superpro one going in this weekend ment to be specifically designed for diesels this one, see how it goes

oilburninnut · 14-12-2007, 23:24

i have the vibra technics one on my fabia,nearly 2000miles and its still driving me nuts

Basil · 15-12-2007, 06:09

I have my DIY one in - after about 1000 miles - it's perfect - unusual to get the judder that was there at first......

TrevorB33 · 06-01-2008, 20:02

just thought id give my impressions about the superpro one i fitted, no increased vibration, its reduced traction loss alot, no more bouncy engine, and gear changes are very smooth a massive difference, this is on a tdi too, would definately recommend it,

farcrygamer · 16-01-2008, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevorB33

just thought id give my impressions about the superpro one i fitted, no increased vibration, its reduced traction loss alot, no more bouncy engine, and gear changes are very smooth a massive difference, this is on a tdi too, would definately recommend it,

can you please let me know the part numbers or the exact part name for those superpro engine mounts?

and also, where did you buy them?

cheers

igor

TrevorB33 · 18-01-2008, 17:13

Car tuning parts, buy, Suspension Bushes, Filters, Light Bulbs, Car Mats. Authorised dealers

got it from this company they do three different specs, one for the tdi, and a road and race spec one

farcrygamer · 14-03-2008, 14:57

Thank you very much for the reply

Just fitted the bushes today.

Vibrations on idle are quite anoing but i hope it will improve when everything settles down.

Gears selection is far better now, specialy from first into the second gear.

The car also feels stiffer when i push the trotle harder down.

Highly recomended mod for any octy in my opinion.

Cheers

Igor

matt@theforce · 06-09-2008, 10:36

Quick update.

I have now removed the Powerflex dog bone mount due to noise at low speeds/rpm and ave now fitted the SuperPro Dog Bone Mount, see here for a review http://briskoda.net/gearbox-tyres/su...mounts/121549/

12-12-2007, 10:41	#1
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 71 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) Initial impression * Noise - wow this is noisy * Idle - mmmm. it's like sitting in a washing machine * Gear selection - perfect, so much more precise and smooth * nice smooth take offs, little wheel spin and no bouncy bouncy. 1000 miles * Noise - alot quieter. When cold it can still be quite noisy but soon get's quieter (still noiser than standard) * Ide - alot less judder * Gear selection - as before. no change The higher the revs the quieter the noise, the noise sounds very drone like although it does change the harder you accelerate. The more gentle you are the quieter it is. 1500 miles, settling down nicely, have come to the conclusion it wont get any quieter but then it's not much noisier than standard now. Highly recommended if you can get through the 1st couple of months. __________________ Modifications, I'm not telling you Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<< Last edited by matt@theforce; 07-01-2008 at 07:59.

13-12-2007, 17:57	#2
TrevorB33 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: essex Posts: 577 Thanks: 15 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) ive got the superpro one going in this weekend ment to be specifically designed for diesels this one, see how it goes __________________ Skoda Octy mk1 diesel haha

14-12-2007, 23:24	#3
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,515 Thanks: 147 Thanked 130 Times in 122 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) i have the vibra technics one on my fabia,nearly 2000miles and its still driving me nuts __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

15-12-2007, 06:09	#4
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,173 Thanks: 186 Thanked 184 Times in 144 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) I have my DIY one in - after about 1000 miles - it's perfect - unusual to get the judder that was there at first...... __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

06-01-2008, 20:02	#5
TrevorB33 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: essex Posts: 577 Thanks: 15 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) just thought id give my impressions about the superpro one i fitted, no increased vibration, its reduced traction loss alot, no more bouncy engine, and gear changes are very smooth a massive difference, this is on a tdi too, would definately recommend it, __________________ Skoda Octy mk1 diesel haha

18-01-2008, 17:13	#7
TrevorB33 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: essex Posts: 577 Thanks: 15 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) Car tuning parts, buy, Suspension Bushes, Filters, Light Bulbs, Car Mats. Authorised dealers got it from this company they do three different specs, one for the tdi, and a road and race spec one __________________ Skoda Octy mk1 diesel haha

14-03-2008, 14:57	#8
farcrygamer Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 145 Thanks: 24 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) Thank you very much for the reply Just fitted the bushes today. Vibrations on idle are quite anoing but i hope it will improve when everything settles down. Gears selection is far better now, specialy from first into the second gear. The car also feels stiffer when i push the trotle harder down. Highly recomended mod for any octy in my opinion. Cheers Igor

06-09-2008, 10:36	#9
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 71 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	Re: PowerFlex Dog Bone Mount (Octavia Mk1 PD130) Quick update. I have now removed the Powerflex dog bone mount due to noise at low speeds/rpm and ave now fitted the SuperPro Dog Bone Mount, see here for a review http://briskoda.net/gearbox-tyres/su...mounts/121549/ __________________ Modifications, I'm not telling you Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

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