Engine mounts?

[Stuwey]

Increase is certainly noticeable. Summer hot idle, a/c on... Not real pretty. It can actually be a little embarrassing taking people for a drive.

In saying that, it makes EVERYTHING more direct. Obviously.

[Bullet Fast]

Ahem...

Boots of +5 thread revive...

Just wondering how you guys are getting on with these mounts? I was convinced the top drivers side engine mount in the GTI was wrecked; there was a good 3/8in movement at the mount rocking the car in 1st gear, which scared the piss out of me. I hear nothing testing the mount by throttle on-off driving suggests it's fine. In fact, holding the gear stick at the same time I can't detect any movement either... so:

Is the movement in the mount excessive?

Have the Vibratechnics mounts been trouble/expensive/uncomfortable?

Have the advertised benefits of tighter engine support translated into a tangible difference/improvement in driving experience?

I'm leaning towards a preventative swap regardless, but would like to hear the forums thoughts...

Pete

[Stuwey]

Still vibrates like ***** haha!!

My car is a long way from comfort-cruiser, so I don't really care anymore. I still daily drive it, and it's great, but I love the point-and-shoot of it all. The mounts made EVERYTHING more direct. Clutch is bitey, steering direct, bumps are... well... Bumpy, verging on harsh. I also have solid poly mounts on all suspension and lower 'dogbone' too.

[rgvlee]

If there is a hint of a Vibratechnics group buy, consider me in. I had to replace a couple of engine mounts on my 2003 polo and I would like to do to pog ones before they go.

[Bullet Fast]

You won't save anything mate, Vibra will sell direct to the public at rrp, vat free with moderate post cost to Australia. Email them direct.