Calling all K04 owners...what engine and trans mounts are you using? BFI Stage 1 Engine and Trannsmission Mount + ECS Dogbone
Now that you have the K04 and mounts, in hindsight was it necessary or recommended?
I say neccessary, but that question yields too much subjectivity. I will say this, inserts are not the way to go. If you're doing to do it, get ALL the mounts together so they compliment each other.
If you were to stiffen one, the energy is transferred to the other 2 mounts causing more vibration and deflection of the rubber. That causeds more damage.
If you were to stiffen two, the energy is then transferred to one mount and adds twice the deflection causing even more damage.
Adding all three, transmits all the "lost" power through the driveline
What are the pros/cons of living with your particular mounts as a DD?
Pros: Solid Shifting, Great Response, WOT Growl reverbs through the cabin better and sounds AWESOME, yet quiet in normal driving situations.
Cons:
I get a tiny vibration in reverse, nothing to cry home about and I will probably burn my tires quicker.
Would you purchase them again?
Yes, with no hesitation at checkout.
Any other info/advice you would give on mounts based on your experiences?
Make sure you retorque after the given mileage in the instructions. These mounts are PERFECT for DD because they are not a very hard rubber but are still harder in durometer than the stock mount. Most mounts stretch their limits and offer harder durometers to market better. Its easier to tell people you have a higher duromter, so that should translate to a better product. Thats false. While harder is better, yes, driving experience outweighs that.
Looks great in the engine bay as well.