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Offline SteveS

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torque arm
« on: 05 April 2008, 11:41 »
got it today from awsome, didnt realise it was pure rubber? lol, thought it was gonna be "hard" funny thing....

still im gona try putting it on this weekend if i can find some axel stands
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #1 on: 05 April 2008, 13:55 »
....I got mine from Awesome too - A Neuspeed. I got my VW dealer to fit it during a service session  :smiley:.

The difference is subtle but it seems to have stopped 'hopping' out of roundabouts and it reduces any stresses on my Milltek exhaust mountings. It was JKM (my tuner) who noticed a broken exhaust mount while fitting my Forge DV and Neuspeed Turbo Discharge and Charge piping (with SAMCO silicon hoses) and recommended it as helpful on any remapped car.

Full engine mounts also help but is a bit hardcore unless you do lots of track days - I prefer mods which I wouldn't have to take off at sale time, and engine mounts do make the ride harsher.
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #2 on: 05 April 2008, 16:17 »
Got mine free :smug:

Still in the glovebox :embarassed:
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #3 on: 05 April 2008, 16:58 »
I picked up an ECS one today ... see how long it takes me to get it fitted
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #4 on: 05 April 2008, 19:44 »
haha yea, takes me ages to do anything, i still have my audio sittin my my hourse, had the car 8-9 months.


Quote from: RedRobin on 05 April 2008, 13:55

The difference is subtle but it seems to have stopped 'hopping' out of roundabouts and it reduces any stresses on my Milltek exhaust mountings. It was JKM (my tuner) who noticed a broken exhaust mount while fitting my Forge DV and Neuspeed Turbo Discharge and Charge piping (with SAMCO silicon hoses) and recommended it as helpful on any remapped car.

im hopping it will give me slight more feeling of the car, and more one2one with it...

gona attempt to fit inset tomorrow!

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« Last Edit: 05 April 2008, 19:52 by SteveS »
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #5 on: 05 April 2008, 20:26 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 05 April 2008, 13:55
....I got mine from Awesome too - A Neuspeed. I got my VW dealer to fit it during a service session  :smiley:.

The difference is subtle but it seems to have stopped 'hopping' out of roundabouts and it reduces any stresses on my Milltek exhaust mountings. It was JKM (my tuner) who noticed a broken exhaust mount while fitting my Forge DV and Neuspeed Turbo Discharge and Charge piping (with SAMCO silicon hoses) and recommended it as helpful on any remapped car.


This sounds like something I am going to have to get.
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #6 on: 05 April 2008, 21:07 »
For sub £30 they are well worth it.

Just remember to make sure your existingmount is clean in side a lubed with a bit of silicone (dash shine or similar) before you try to push it in.  The torque arm bolt is pretty tight too.
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #7 on: 05 April 2008, 21:29 »
Quote from: vRStu on 05 April 2008, 21:07
For sub £30 they are well worth it.

Just remember to make sure your existingmount is clean in side a lubed with a bit of silicone (dash shine or similar) before you try to push it in.  The torque arm bolt is pretty tight too.
come again?

i dont have a torque wench :o
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #8 on: 05 April 2008, 21:31 »
I didn't mention a torque wrench, but to do it up correctly you should use one.
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Re: torque arm
« Reply #9 on: 05 April 2008, 21:39 »
i know you didnt, im just stating the fact i dont, as i saw it on the "install sheet".
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