More power - engine mount(s) upgrade??

FocusZtec · 30-01-2006, 20:00

Hi guys,

In the next two weeks I'll hopefully be knocking on the door of 225bhp+ and I remember someone on here mentioning that I should investigate an engine mount upgrade sooner rather than later. I think the part was a VAG part ie something from one of the TT models but I cant find the PM (probably deleted

) which had the details.

Does anyone know what I should be ordering, ideally with a part code.

Many thanks,

Lee

dsmithmobile · 30-01-2006, 20:06

Do you mean the dog bone engine mount? if so you can get uprated bushes for your existing mount from powerflex or you can buy a full dog bone mount from one of the tuners(can't remember who though)

FocusZtec · 30-01-2006, 21:23

I dont know which one it is tbh - Im not sure if the problem is that the dog bone mount itself isnt strong enough for the additional movement or that the bushes should be uprated simply to minimise the engine movement.

bengie · 30-01-2006, 21:35

i got knock on my standard mount mate but mine had done 109k

i have just had it changed for a poly one and it has made a difference

feel a little bit more of the engines vibations but tbh i like it

but it doesn't knock any more

dsmithmobile · 30-01-2006, 23:36

As bengie said,the mounts do transmit a bit of vibration through the car but they do help with traction because the engine doesn't move as much

FocusZtec · 31-01-2006, 12:42

Cool - I'll put it on the 'todo' list for the next service (two weeks time).

Cheers for the replies.

Lee

Goochie · 31-01-2006, 12:48

I was going to upgrade mine recenty, but a fellow Briskodian beat me to the "spare" I was going to buy

bengie · 31-01-2006, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

I was going to upgrade mine recenty, but a fellow Briskodian beat me to the "spare" I was going to buy

sabredylan · 31-01-2006, 16:46

The poly bush kit comes in 3 pieces. Just put the 2 bigger bushes in and leave the small round bush standard. You get too much vibration with all 3.

30-01-2006, 20:00	#1
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 701 Thanks: 10 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? Hi guys, In the next two weeks I'll hopefully be knocking on the door of 225bhp+ and I remember someone on here mentioning that I should investigate an engine mount upgrade sooner rather than later. I think the part was a VAG part ie something from one of the TT models but I cant find the PM (probably deleted ) which had the details. Does anyone know what I should be ordering, ideally with a part code. Many thanks, Lee

30-01-2006, 20:06	#2
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? Do you mean the dog bone engine mount? if so you can get uprated bushes for your existing mount from powerflex or you can buy a full dog bone mount from one of the tuners(can't remember who though) __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

30-01-2006, 21:23	#3
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 701 Thanks: 10 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? I dont know which one it is tbh - Im not sure if the problem is that the dog bone mount itself isnt strong enough for the additional movement or that the bushes should be uprated simply to minimise the engine movement.

30-01-2006, 21:35	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,661 Thanks: 15 Thanked 115 Times in 103 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? i got knock on my standard mount mate but mine had done 109k i have just had it changed for a poly one and it has made a difference feel a little bit more of the engines vibations but tbh i like it but it doesn't knock any more __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

30-01-2006, 23:36	#5
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? As bengie said,the mounts do transmit a bit of vibration through the car but they do help with traction because the engine doesn't move as much __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

31-01-2006, 12:42	#6
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 701 Thanks: 10 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? Cool - I'll put it on the 'todo' list for the next service (two weeks time). Cheers for the replies. Lee

31-01-2006, 12:48	#7
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? I was going to upgrade mine recenty, but a fellow Briskodian beat me to the "spare" I was going to buy

31-01-2006, 16:46	#9
sabredylan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: northwest Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: More power - engine mount(s) upgrade?? The poly bush kit comes in 3 pieces. Just put the 2 bigger bushes in and leave the small round bush standard. You get too much vibration with all 3.

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