SKorea808
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Disclaimer: I am only providing feedback to help the above average enthusiast who has a complete disregard for NVH and is willing to sacrifice everything to get traction & engagement similar to what I have achieved (this mount combination is a supplement to all my other existing modifications that aide in my traction, these alone will not get you to where I am at). Hopefully some of you will benefit from this information. I am in no way affiliated with 034Motorsport and HPA Motorsports.
Items Under Review:
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Engine Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Transmission Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing)
● HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A)
Previous Mount Setups:
First:
● VF Engineering Engine Mount (75A)
● VF Engineering Transmission Mount (75A)
● VF Engineering Dogbone Mount (75A)
● ECS Tuning Insert (88A)
Second:
● SPM Engine Mount (75A)
● SPM Transmission Mount (75A)
● SPM Dogbone Mount (75A)
● HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A)
Current:
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Engine Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Transmission Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing)
● HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A)
Prior to adding the 034 Billet Aluminum Mounts, I had full SPM Engine/Transmission/Dogbone Mounts (75A) with my HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A) which proved to be a significant improvement over OEM and other options/combinations (i.e. cheap inserts some of you buy because #cheap #nvhwuss). On my old setup I have ran about 4k miles on them, to include track time on the Nürburgring, numerous autobahn runs (up to 170mph), back to back launch control runs, daily driving, etc. and they have held up very well to my expectations but I STILL wanted more. 034Motorsport more than likely heard my wish and decided to troll me IRL for their personal satisfaction knowing I wanted their new billet aluminum mounts. Kidding.
Anyway... So I purchased the new 034 Billet Aluminum Mounts along with new OEM bolts (from local VW dealer but 034Motorsport can provide these upon request, which you NEED) as a package within the 1st week they were out (or maybe the 2nd week, doesn't matter) and got them installed and results...
Installation Notes:
These mounts were designed to be used with new OEM bolts, DO NOT reuse your OEM bolts or bolts from other aftermarket mounts. I say this because the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminum Mounts retain the OEM height profile (if you don't know what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the base of the mounts that's in contact with the chassis and the engine/transmission connecting points) and aftermarket mounts (in most cases) are made much thinner, therefore the supplied bolts in those kits are much shorter and will not thread all the way into the chassis and engine/transmission connecting points which = bolts will snap and then you #rage and post on forums why you #loldumb. You've been warned.
Installation instructions can be found on both manufacturer's websites and should be adhered to for oblivious safety reasons and so your mounts work as "intended".
Personal Feedback:
These mounts are probably one of the stiffest mounts on the market, if they aren't, only other competitor I can think that's close and/or more stiffer is the new revision of the VWR/RacingLine Mounts (not really new, just no one has really reviewed them and/or purchased them).
During the install, my mechanic ran into an issue, an issue we didn't foresee (I don't think anyone would expect you to go from aftermarket mounts to aftermarket mounts) and when we ran into it, it caused problems. Having already aftermarket mounts, it made installing the new 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing) difficult to install due to the holes not lining up. The SPM Mounts did not allow the engine to move, we even tried using a pry bar (as most installs require but not all) to line up the holes on the transmission/engine side to the dogbone mount and it barely moved and still wasn't enough to line them up. Next step in the process was to fully unbolt the mounts from the chassis but keep the engine/transmission side bolted so the engine would still rest on the mounting bolts without any danger of falling down. This barely helped but it was just enough to move it to get the holes lined up, then we got the dogbone finally in. This install was more than likely intended to come from OEM mounts which allow alot of movement, making it easier to install. Glad we did the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing) first and not the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Engine Mount (65A) and 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Transmission Mount (65A) or we would have never got those holes lined up and end up wasting more time. Installing the engine and transmission mount was as easy as installing any other mounts after getting the dogbone mount in. After complete installation and putting everything back to together, my mechanic took my car for a test drive to ensure everything was good to go. When my mechanic returned and got out of my car, I asked him "hows the vibrations?" and he chuckled and responded with "you'll see". When he said that I literally said "lolwut?" IRL.. not really but I knew what he mean't.
After paying for the install, I finally got in and turned her on. Wow. Much vibration. Expected of course and I don't care but the drive to follow REALLY made things interesting, lol.
NOTE: DSG Transmission, not Manual.
My Personal Testing:
Idling: Noticeable increase in NVH
Idling with A/C on: Noticeable increase in NVH
Launch Control Activated 3200RPM: Noticeable increase in NVH from 750RPM up to 3200RPM and constant afterwards.
Revving up to 6000RPM while in park: Significant increase in NVH all the way from 750RPM to 6000RPM (this really surprised me!).
Reverse (in motion and not in motion): Noticeable increase in NVH.
Driving in D-Mode (civil driving, shifts occurred above 1400RPM and not more than 2700RPM while on light throttle): Major increase in NVH.
Driving in M-Mode & S-Mode (WOT 1st gear 15mph-120mph, no traction loss): Significant increase in NVH all the way from start up to 7200RPM (still very surprised as all other mounts vibrations go away as speed/RPM increase).
Deceleration (from 6500RPM down to 1200~RPM in gears 1, 2, &3 all produced same NVH): Extreme increase in NVH. I literally thought something broke on my car but I tried again and again and it still happened. Everything is intact.
More WOT Driving 01 (WOT from 1st 10mph, traction control on): Traction Control intervened for literally a split second, then I continued on with full traction up the entire rev band of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. #gottraction?
More WOT Driving 02 (WOT from 1st 15mph, traction control on): Full traction, no intervention from Traction Control. Hope nothing breaks from this type of grip/strain on parts.
Wheel Hop: Doesn't exist and trust me, I purposely tried to get wheel hop but it just doesn't happen.
Over 202miles have been put on these mounts, NVH went down very minimally that you wouldn't noticed unless you literally focused on it for awhile.
Summary:
I got these mounts because someone told me I was a lil' bitch so these brought the "man" back into me.. Kidding. I highly recommend these to enthusiast who want the best and is willing to gain performance at the cost of significant comfort (literally, comfort is no longer an option, no turning back). I thoroughly enjoy having traction in almost all of 1st, complete traction in 2nd & 3rd in normal, dry conditions. NO LSD. How many of you can honestly say you have this type of traction with K04/K04 Hybrid Variants? Almost none of you. Lets race from 10mph
Sarcasm aside, any questions, let me know!
Items Under Review:
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Engine Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Transmission Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing)
● HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A)
Previous Mount Setups:
First:
● VF Engineering Engine Mount (75A)
● VF Engineering Transmission Mount (75A)
● VF Engineering Dogbone Mount (75A)
● ECS Tuning Insert (88A)
Second:
● SPM Engine Mount (75A)
● SPM Transmission Mount (75A)
● SPM Dogbone Mount (75A)
● HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A)
Current:
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Engine Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Transmission Mount (65A)
● 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing)
● HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A)
Prior to adding the 034 Billet Aluminum Mounts, I had full SPM Engine/Transmission/Dogbone Mounts (75A) with my HPA Motorsports Core Interlock Lower Subframe Mount (90A) which proved to be a significant improvement over OEM and other options/combinations (i.e. cheap inserts some of you buy because #cheap #nvhwuss). On my old setup I have ran about 4k miles on them, to include track time on the Nürburgring, numerous autobahn runs (up to 170mph), back to back launch control runs, daily driving, etc. and they have held up very well to my expectations but I STILL wanted more. 034Motorsport more than likely heard my wish and decided to troll me IRL for their personal satisfaction knowing I wanted their new billet aluminum mounts. Kidding.
Anyway... So I purchased the new 034 Billet Aluminum Mounts along with new OEM bolts (from local VW dealer but 034Motorsport can provide these upon request, which you NEED) as a package within the 1st week they were out (or maybe the 2nd week, doesn't matter) and got them installed and results...
Receiving and unboxing!
Removed from wrappers and took some pictures because they so pretty.
Installation Notes:
These mounts were designed to be used with new OEM bolts, DO NOT reuse your OEM bolts or bolts from other aftermarket mounts. I say this because the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminum Mounts retain the OEM height profile (if you don't know what I'm talking about, I'm talking about the base of the mounts that's in contact with the chassis and the engine/transmission connecting points) and aftermarket mounts (in most cases) are made much thinner, therefore the supplied bolts in those kits are much shorter and will not thread all the way into the chassis and engine/transmission connecting points which = bolts will snap and then you #rage and post on forums why you #loldumb. You've been warned.
Installation instructions can be found on both manufacturer's websites and should be adhered to for oblivious safety reasons and so your mounts work as "intended".
More pictures!
Personal Feedback:
These mounts are probably one of the stiffest mounts on the market, if they aren't, only other competitor I can think that's close and/or more stiffer is the new revision of the VWR/RacingLine Mounts (not really new, just no one has really reviewed them and/or purchased them).
During the install, my mechanic ran into an issue, an issue we didn't foresee (I don't think anyone would expect you to go from aftermarket mounts to aftermarket mounts) and when we ran into it, it caused problems. Having already aftermarket mounts, it made installing the new 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing) difficult to install due to the holes not lining up. The SPM Mounts did not allow the engine to move, we even tried using a pry bar (as most installs require but not all) to line up the holes on the transmission/engine side to the dogbone mount and it barely moved and still wasn't enough to line them up. Next step in the process was to fully unbolt the mounts from the chassis but keep the engine/transmission side bolted so the engine would still rest on the mounting bolts without any danger of falling down. This barely helped but it was just enough to move it to get the holes lined up, then we got the dogbone finally in. This install was more than likely intended to come from OEM mounts which allow alot of movement, making it easier to install. Glad we did the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Dogbone Mount (Aurora Spherical Bearing) first and not the 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Engine Mount (65A) and 034Motorsport Billet Aluminium Transmission Mount (65A) or we would have never got those holes lined up and end up wasting more time. Installing the engine and transmission mount was as easy as installing any other mounts after getting the dogbone mount in. After complete installation and putting everything back to together, my mechanic took my car for a test drive to ensure everything was good to go. When my mechanic returned and got out of my car, I asked him "hows the vibrations?" and he chuckled and responded with "you'll see". When he said that I literally said "lolwut?" IRL.. not really but I knew what he mean't.
After paying for the install, I finally got in and turned her on. Wow. Much vibration. Expected of course and I don't care but the drive to follow REALLY made things interesting, lol.
NOTE: DSG Transmission, not Manual.
My Personal Testing:
Idling: Noticeable increase in NVH
Idling with A/C on: Noticeable increase in NVH
Launch Control Activated 3200RPM: Noticeable increase in NVH from 750RPM up to 3200RPM and constant afterwards.
Revving up to 6000RPM while in park: Significant increase in NVH all the way from 750RPM to 6000RPM (this really surprised me!).
Reverse (in motion and not in motion): Noticeable increase in NVH.
Driving in D-Mode (civil driving, shifts occurred above 1400RPM and not more than 2700RPM while on light throttle): Major increase in NVH.
Driving in M-Mode & S-Mode (WOT 1st gear 15mph-120mph, no traction loss): Significant increase in NVH all the way from start up to 7200RPM (still very surprised as all other mounts vibrations go away as speed/RPM increase).
Deceleration (from 6500RPM down to 1200~RPM in gears 1, 2, &3 all produced same NVH): Extreme increase in NVH. I literally thought something broke on my car but I tried again and again and it still happened. Everything is intact.
More WOT Driving 01 (WOT from 1st 10mph, traction control on): Traction Control intervened for literally a split second, then I continued on with full traction up the entire rev band of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. #gottraction?
More WOT Driving 02 (WOT from 1st 15mph, traction control on): Full traction, no intervention from Traction Control. Hope nothing breaks from this type of grip/strain on parts.
Wheel Hop: Doesn't exist and trust me, I purposely tried to get wheel hop but it just doesn't happen.
Over 202miles have been put on these mounts, NVH went down very minimally that you wouldn't noticed unless you literally focused on it for awhile.
Summary:
I got these mounts because someone told me I was a lil' bitch so these brought the "man" back into me.. Kidding. I highly recommend these to enthusiast who want the best and is willing to gain performance at the cost of significant comfort (literally, comfort is no longer an option, no turning back). I thoroughly enjoy having traction in almost all of 1st, complete traction in 2nd & 3rd in normal, dry conditions. NO LSD. How many of you can honestly say you have this type of traction with K04/K04 Hybrid Variants? Almost none of you. Lets race from 10mph
Sarcasm aside, any questions, let me know!
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