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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rowlers on 14 May 2007, 18:16

Title: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: rowlers on 14 May 2007, 18:16

I'm fancying a solid front engine mount as I've heard good things about them!!!

But I dont want to pay for one :grin: :grin: :grin:

Anyone know if there is a diagram with dimensions etc.. so that a can have a go at making one??

I've had a quick search, and I know some folk on here get them made up and sell to forum members so there must be someone who knows the sizes!!!

(PS I won't be making any for sale - so nno toes will be stepped on - I'm just being tight!!!)

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: dabill on 14 May 2007, 18:25

What difference does a solid front engine mount make? sorry, slighty off subject...

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: rowlers on 14 May 2007, 18:29

allows engine to transfer power more easily and mean you never have to change it again!!!

I THINK! :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: ...joe on 14 May 2007, 18:39

buy one off me! i got stitched up in the group buy thing, only one person out of all the people who wanted one actually paid for one so now i have them sitting here and a big dent in my bank account!

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: rowlers on 14 May 2007, 18:46

I would, but I'm tight! :grin: :grin: :grin:

Pm me your best price, I'll see if I can help you shift one :wink:

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: j_s on 14 May 2007, 21:19

Me and John have a couple coming in from the States hopefully very soon so my ABF can be dropped in this coming weekend, will write up our thoughts on them when they arrive :smiley:

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: Dub-77 on 14 May 2007, 21:59

Lee cant you take measurements from the std one in the critacal places I can send you a close up pic of one for the shape etc as I bought an EIP tuning one from the states.
Let me know if this will help..... Or worst ways if you cant get the dimensions you need I'll take mine off and have a measure up for ya but maybe ask Joe nicely and see if he wont measure one of those ones he got stiched up with  :angry:

Darren

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: rowlers on 15 May 2007, 17:47

joe is trying to make a sale with me :grin: :grin: :grin:

so its a bit cheeky to ask for dimensions!

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: Dub-77 on 15 May 2007, 18:22

Very true mate  :grin:

Darren

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: dabill on 15 May 2007, 18:33

how much do they sell at? and are they worth it?

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: Dub-77 on 15 May 2007, 19:58

In my opinion its one of the best mods i've done on the car  :wink:

Darren

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: rowlers on 15 May 2007, 20:35

whats the vibration like?

does it shake like a sh|tting dog (to quote peter kay!!!)

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: Mew on 15 May 2007, 20:46

Mine does when the engine is cold, not too bad when it's warmed up but that may be because i have got used to it!

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: tom26 on 16 May 2007, 14:59

i've posted this before, but i have one of joes custom mounts in my car and it's AWESOME. Power transfer is much better - no more engine rocking under acceleration.
Faster gear shifting, No worries of cracking expensive 4 branch manifolds.
The only time you notice the vibration is on start up.
don't bother ordering from the states etc when joe has exactly the same thing for sale here plus you'll be helping out a damn nice bloke in the process!

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: dubslug on 16 May 2007, 16:39

agree with the above, i got one of joe too, made a huge difference in the car, more noticeable than adding stainless steel manifold, as it stops engine jumping, well worth it id say

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: CMD on 16 May 2007, 18:59

 Hi how much are these ..

Title: Re: Solid front engine mount - how to???
Post by: Dub-77 on 16 May 2007, 19:16

Quote from: CMD on 16 May 2007, 18:59

Hi how much are these ..

PM JOE....4 a price


Lee mine does not really vibrate at all  :undecided:

Darren