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Peskarik

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Dog bone inserts.
« on: 02 October 2008, 09:07 »
I am looking at Neuspeed dog bone inserts for my E30.

Those of you who had them put on, do you notice any difference, both positive and negative.
Are these worth the money?
(Neuspeed said increased engine vibration and harsher ride may be expected).

Muchas grazias in advance.
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #1 on: 02 October 2008, 09:09 »
A good, cheap little mod. I think they put that note about vibrations on there just incase anyone complains, but most of the guys I know who've done it have no issues with vibrations at all.
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #2 on: 02 October 2008, 09:19 »
I've bought one and not got round to fitting it as yet. Any feedback welcome as Im unsure too now I've got it!  :smiley:
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #3 on: 02 October 2008, 09:49 »
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JKM noticed a broken exhaust mount when working on my car and said it wasn't uncommon on remapped cars particularly due to engine 'movement'. I fitted it for that reason alone and can't really feel anything different - Neither negative nor positive. I just have the peace of mind that it's better maintained.

Mine's the Neuspeed red polydoodaa Torque Arm Insert - I don't think it's got an ali 'bone' on it.
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #4 on: 02 October 2008, 09:50 »
I have had them on my last 2 gti's and will be putting 1 in the S3 on friday. Only positives for me, seems to sharpen the throttle response, put this down to it reducing the intial engine movement, but the main reason for me is they are recommended when you fit an aftermarket downpipe to prevent cracking which has been known to happen :smiley:
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #5 on: 02 October 2008, 09:52 »
^^^^

Gaz - It seems you and I are recommending them for the same reasons :afro:
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #6 on: 02 October 2008, 09:53 »
Quote from: RedRobin on 02 October 2008, 09:49
can't really feel anything different - Neither negative nor positive

Not really noticeable on DSG equipped cars, you're already in the next gear before you might feel any engine lurch.
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #7 on: 02 October 2008, 10:06 »
Quote from: topher on 02 October 2008, 09:53
Quote from: RedRobin on 02 October 2008, 09:49
can't really feel anything different - Neither negative nor positive

Not really noticeable on DSG equipped cars, you're already in the next gear before you might feel any engine lurch.

.... :afro: Cheers :afro: - That explains it.
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #8 on: 02 October 2008, 10:15 »
Im going to be getting one of these. Especiallly when noticing that the bottom engine mount bolt was missing when having the milltek done at awesome :shocked:.
Maybe it came out at pod but it still shouldnt of happened.
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Re: Dog bone inserts.
« Reply #9 on: 02 October 2008, 10:17 »
I noticed my rubber grommits were split when I fit mine so I fitted anyway which then gave me a rattle from the exhaust when reversing, since changed the bracket which contains the rubber bits (PITA by the way!) and it was ok for a bit but seems to still do it.  I can only put it down to the DB insert which stiffenning it up causes the slight vibration when in reverse.

Was tempted to take it out the other day and cut off 2 of the sections (the round bits) to free it up a little.
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