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Transmission (dogbone or pendulum) mount upgrade
The stock transmission (dogbone or pendulum) mount has holes to allow some vibration
There are numerous after market inserts to make it firmer:
APR
Powerflex
BSH
ECS
I've installed one - arggg - it's awful
Anytime the engine is below 1500rpm the cabin resonance is like having your ears boxed
Makes rush hour stop traffic harder to tolerate
Even when driving along at a nice cruising speed, you press the throttle a little harder, that short wait for the DSG to change down where the engine labours a little causes unpleasant resonance
It's going to have to come out I think...
Last edited by Martin; 28-02-2013 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Added icon
2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels
Volkswagenist
Depends on what duro rating you get.
I have a Whiteline one from eBay which I think is rated only around 75, for the first 2 weeks I had vibrations through the brake pedal when stopped, and when reversing, but now it's not noticeable (only sometimes when reversing uphill).
The 90 duro one is much more race-car-ish and has worse NVH.
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That's interesting, I thought my one was soft (70) but am not sure
I'll see if it settles in/down - thanks
2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels
Volkswagenist
u need atleast 90 duro for dsg equipped cars.
80 for manual transmissions.
which one did u install by the way?
MY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
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I have the powerflex - it was the cheapest
2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels
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I have a whiteline one. barely know its there except the vibration in reverse at low RPM
Dub Crazy
Martin
Can I give it a try in my car & see how it goes?
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I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums
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You certainly can Brad - I'll see if I can have it removed on Sat morning
I must admit, the vibrations have calmed down a fair bit
Not sure if it's now seated nicely or if the grease has now done it's job
But vibrations and noise from idle, starting in 1st and reverse are still too intrusive for my liking
2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels
Dub Crazy
Do you wish to come over sometime & I'll remove it rather than paying to get it done?
carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums
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Great idea - I drive past Blakehurst weekdays between 5pm and 6pmOriginally Posted by brad
But I imagine the weekend is better for you
Let me know what suits you
Cheers...
2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels
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