Unhappy with APR engine dog bone mount since yesterday afternoon~~

**wangsha17** · 13-10-2008, 07:43 PM

I have replace the APR engine mount for almost one week, it "was" real good for normal driving, and the little engine vibration when idleing is acceptable, I mean the opportunity cost is not big, as I feel the car is nicer for driving; everything is firmer and more feeling of engine when travel around 80Km/Hour, after this mod, but...however, the first time on the air conditioner after this mod wasesterday, I started to hate is from then on~~ the car vibration like **** when idleing, I felt like seat on a 20 years old tractor~~ The summer is bloody hot in australia, on one will survive without aircon for sure, is thinking to replace the orginal one back.. what do you guys think? can you stand the vibration after on the aircon? it becomes my dear polo gti into a fking "dildo"...

**Timbo** · 13-10-2008, 08:29 PM

Hang on, hang on - before spraying here, how about checking with whoever fitted it to see if all is ok. If you did it yourself, check it all.

**Tim** · 13-10-2008, 08:34 PM

If comfort is the major factor i dont think upgrading engine mounts is the right plan of attack. After having a chat to you the other day mate it didnt sound like you were the type of person to get much benefit from this mod.

**DUB 20V** · 13-10-2008, 08:35 PM

hahaha thats why im taking out my poly bushes in my mk4 gti the poly does not last aslong as the rubber used in the density line mounts from 034motorsport they use a stiffer rubber in there mounts and they are 25% stiffer than stock thats for the street mounts there are also track mounts wich are firmer again, but thats for the golf you may need to check if they do polo ones.

**leasaunce** · 13-10-2008, 08:56 PM

hahahaha poor boy....

When i got my car apr, i was thinking of getting dog mount done as well...I chatted with the guy he said you'll feel more vibration so pretty much I said no.

**wangsha17** · 13-10-2008, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Timbo

Hang on, hang on - before spraying here, how about checking with whoever fitted it to see if all is ok. If you did it yourself, check it all.

It was not done by myself, Its a easy job but needs the right equipment. The work has been done properly and they have done many of them. I had the benefits from this engine mount, but the opportunity cost is becoming a lot larger than before when I on the A/C. I am not the type to mod the car to increase performace.. just the APR engine mount is the cheappest part in that shop, when you like something you also like to spent the money on right? On the A/C, my car becomes a hell place for seating in.

**wangsha17** · 13-10-2008, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Tim

If comfort is the major factor i dont think upgrading engine mounts is the right plan of attack. After having a chat to you the other day mate it didnt sound like you were the type of person to get much benefit from this mod.

Hey Time, nice to see you here, how is going? thanks for helping me install the intake.

**Cygnus** · 13-10-2008, 10:29 PM

Yes, same problem here, although mine's not APR. I guess I just learnt to live with it. It is better some times and worse at others. Try different fuel - that has an effect. Shell is good, Mobil is bad.