powerflex engine mounts

[craigoodwood]

i read posts all the time that mention the top engine mount and to swap the oem one for a poly one,
but does anyone have a full engine mount kit fitted and get i get some feedback on how the car is to drive with the kit on???
i know mine are shot and was gonna invest in these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3006699244...84.m1423.l2649

[Volvostorm]

Mine has the full kit, but I've yet to drive it, so this post is useless!

With the top mount, some people love it, other hate them, saying there's too many vibrations coming through

[jayeastanglia]

done both mine and yes you can feel the engine roar and a bit more vibration(I use mine every day with straight through exhaust as well wife dont like it much but i do...
first vid is before i did top mounts but with straight through pipe and induction pipe fitted.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv6dugs2Mjg[/ame]

The second vid is both top mounts just ben done.and must say how great a noise it makes..

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXcKbPBXm6I[/ame]

Oh should mention in both vids the std recirc valve was blanked off

[craigoodwood]

Mine has the full kit, but I've yet to drive it, so this post is useless!

yeah, thanks ha ha ha

With the top mount, some people love it, other hate them, saying there's too many vibrations coming through

that's what i was thinking, if just the one is gonna give the vibrations what will the kit do....

[merc85]

Ive also got the full kit, Including the Wishbones, Once you have done it you will ask yourself why did you wait so long to do it before lol

[jayeastanglia]

This is the bulkhead bush as that kit dont look like it comes with it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerflex-...item4163ee0ef6

I only did both bushes at the top as both were breaking up my lower one has yet to be done but its on my list..

[daza-b]

if your gonna buy a kit buy it from powerflex themselves, http://www.powerflex.co.uk/i/product...0to%202000.pdf

[craigoodwood]

done both mine and yes you can feel the engine roar and a bit more vibration

but that being just the top two is it??

[craigoodwood]

if your gonna buy a kit buy it from powerflex themselves, http://www.powerflex.co.uk/i/product...0to%202000.pdf

thanks daza-b, i've do know someone that is an agent for them so might get the part numbers for the 4 together and do it that wae

[jayeastanglia]

but that being just the top two is it??

yes as my lower mounts hadnt long been replaced just before i got the car by looks of them(my lower mounts are std volvo by looks of them)

I got my bulkhead bush out by leaving it sitting in the flame on my space heater and the bush just dripped out very easily..top mount just tapped out getting the new poly mount in was fun but a lot of patience and warm weather helps along with the lube they give u..I made a press up with 2 spanners and a G clamp as it was -2 when i did mine and that was inside my old works workshop with the heaters on..

[craigoodwood]

Ive also got the full kit, Including the Wishbones, Once you have done it you will ask yourself why did you wait so long to do it before lol

thanks merc85, whats it like just pottering about with the family in??

[merc85]

thanks merc85, whats it like just pottering about with the family in??

Its ace buddy, Vibes on tick over abit lol but only when on choke, 1st thing in the morning.

Other than that you get a Nice Growel when you put your foot down, actually everytime you put your foot down lol.

Quiet when cruising, Wheel spin is less, road holding is way way bette, less roll and less torque steer so is safer to.

Honestly mate you wont regret it.

[jayeastanglia]

yeah do them and if you dont like the vibes then you can always fit normal rubber mounts back on..but you wont..do the wishbones and suspension but your wife/girlfriend will really notice that and may complain a bit more..

[craigoodwood]

do the wishbones and suspension but your wife/girlfriend will really notice that and may complain a bit more..

thanks jay, i doubt she could complain more than she already does

[Dan850r]

You can have a ride in mine if you want, all poly are polybushed, engine, box and wishbones

[craigoodwood]

You can have a drive in mine if you want, all poly are polybushed, engine, box and wishbones

yeah nice one

[Max M4X WW]

We fitted a top mount to a friends T5 the other day, we were shocked about the extra noise! The sound is like fitting an 'induction kit' to a non-turbo car. Loads of induction noise! Weird..