Anyone for a dog bone mount?

[XXX-1.8T]

I am looking at getting these dog bone mounts that dont cos problems like the other dog bone mounts.

These are only rated at 50a durometer where as the rest that cause annoying vibrations are at 70+.

They are only 25% stiffer than oem which is great,

These suit Mk4 Golf, Audi TT/S3, and R32.

Here you can read about them:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3566881&page=1

They will cost only around $100 each shipped to Sydney

Let me know if your interested as im buying getting them for the TT.

[Treza360]

I'm interested in getting a set for the R. Still unsure which stiffness I want. Do we know what % increase in stiffness the VF Engineering mounts give approximately?

Also give quozl a PM as he was interested in these mounts as well. If we can get a bit of a group buy thing happening then hopefully we can get a pretty good discount.

Cheers,
Trent

[DUB 20V]

vf are rock hard

i read almost every post on these before i bought them, alot of guys are going street mounts for engine and tranny and track for the dogbone. i went all street as i want my car to be solid not harsh.

[Treza360]

vf are rock hard

i read almost every post on these before i bought them, alot of guys are going street mounts for engine and tranny and track for the dogbone. i went all street as i want my car to be solid not harsh.

Hmm and Al's car which I've driven has the VF mounts at the moment and I didn't think it was too bad. Stiff and a bit bumpy yes but the rollcage and race setup would've contributed to this as well.
I was leaning towards the track ones anyway and if there just as stiff as the VF then that won't be an issue for me.

[DUB 20V]

Hmm and Al's car which I've driven has the VF mounts at the moment and I didn't think it was too bad. Stiff and a bit bumpy yes but the rollcage and race setup would've contributed to this as well.
I was leaning towards the track ones anyway and if there just as stiff as the VF then that won't be an issue for me.

well the guys with vf mounts in the states are going to these, yeah the track ones are still softer than vf.

[Tim]

this chart here shows some of the durometers of the different brands of mounts.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3226110

It lists the OEM VW ones at 50a though? so not sure on the accuracy. The BFI ones induce some vibration at 65a

[XXX-1.8T]

apparently the OEM ones are 40 - 45a and these are 25% stiffer than stock so at 50a these are the best compromise.

Anyways $100 (+ or - on AUD) shipped is the GB price there are 8 spots left so be quick!

[XXX-1.8T]

BTW do Polo's have dog bone mounts?

Are they the same as Golf/Beetle/Bora?

[Tim]

i believe theyre a different setup completely

[Blitzen]

BTW do Polo's have dog bone mounts?

Are they the same as Golf/Beetle/Bora?

Yeah, they do, but it nothing like the Mk4 Golf.
This is it here...

http://www.goapr.com.au/products/pologti_em.html

[XXX-1.8T]

bump 7 left to buy!

[dubbed]

So for those of us who are fairly new with the Watercooled scene, why would you get these instead of buying the replacement mounts you can get for 1/3 price and install them yourself to the existing dogbone?

[DUB 20V]

cause most the time the ones you fit your self are to hard, these density line mounts are the ducks nuts as far as a whole unit goes, and they are 1 of only a few who make the side mounts aswell.

[XXX-1.8T]

So for those of us who are fairly new with the Watercooled scene, why would you get these instead of buying the replacement mounts you can get for 1/3 price and install them yourself to the existing dogbone?

because the oem mounts are rubber and deteriorate over time.

because they are as soft as marshmellows they absorb a lot of the power instead of putting it on the road.

its like your car gains 5kw and this is no joke!

[dubbed]

I know that the OEM mounts use a very soft rubber insert and deteriorate.

My question was besides the ease of installation, why would you spend $100 on this as opposed to just replacing your OEM dogbone with new rubber/stronger inserts? I mean, the arm is basically the same, but it's the rubber bush that is different, right?