[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

Re: best motor mount configuration?



I went straight for the poly front mount to keep the engine contained. 
I've tried to use the rear poly (the cube) to REALLY get the power down,
but between me and three of my Scirocco 16v super friends (not on the
list) I believe the count is 15-20 shattered rear poly mounts.  I tried
different manufacturers, different torque on the bolts, and a different
driving style.  No good...they all fragged.  After building the current
2.0 and balancing it, I decided to try something a tad more radical for a
street car.  Fed up with the rear poly, I went with a solid aluminum from
EM Sport.  I had to clearance it to fit with power steering but that was
the ONLY problem I've had. (remember, balanced)

So as far as types, you have:

OEMish Taco rubber
OEM rubber (<don't be fooled, all original #'s are now superceded to
diesel #'s)
HD (Motorsport) rubber
Poly (full/inserts)
Aluminum.

I'm sure you could probably get a derlin(sp?) mount made that would be
resistant to cracking.

Eric
Good, bad...I'm the guy with the gun!
http://www.geocities.com/blitzkrieg16v
AOL IM: OneSixV
MSN ID: OneSixV

PS. My front poly mount is 5 years old and has not cracked yet, the
drivers side poly insert is 3 years old and holding up just fine.
________________________________________________________________
GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO!
Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less!
Join Juno today!  For your FREE software, visit:
http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

--
Email LIST problems to: scirocco-l-probs@scirocco.org.
To unsubscibe send "unsubscribe scirocco-l" in the message to majordomo@scirocco.org