6
BSH Engine/Transmission/Pendulum/Torque Mount
- Thread starter Poltergeist
- Start date
dallasjetfan
Ready to race!
I had the Torque mount on my GLI and GTI and loved it. However, the vibes especially in reverse are something I will not do to my CC. When I go Stage 1, I will just deal with the wheel hop which won't be that much since I run summer tires year round. The vibes are not worth it because I love how smooth my CC is right now.
A_Bowers
Moderator
Yeah but the upgrade the full mounts have over the insert is staggering. I still have wheel hop with the modified insert.
Mounts can completely eliminate that.
I'll have a full review of the SPM mounts when they arrive.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
BFI Full Stage 1 mounts + ECS Tuning Dogbone Insert
No vibrations at all. None. Zip. Nada. ZILCH. All power and all wheel spin. No wheel hop and one awesome WOT growl
No vibrations at all. None. Zip. Nada. ZILCH. All power and all wheel spin. No wheel hop and one awesome WOT growl
What you get will depend on your priorities and tastes. It depends on how much you want to spend, how much wheel hop is an issue for you (driving style) and how much NVH you're willing to put up with.
I now never get wheel hop (but don't drive stupidly) and, as I said previously, for under $20 and no NVH I'm a happy camper.
I now never get wheel hop (but don't drive stupidly) and, as I said previously, for under $20 and no NVH I'm a happy camper.
Wood
Ready to race!
I think I still have the order form somewhere, will check when I get home tonight. Otherwise you can pull up the diagrams for that section of the engine bay on keffer and it should have the #'s there. I think that's where I pulled them from before and the dealer confirmed the numbers were correct when I ordered. FYI the bolts will run you about $40 total, but IMO it was well worth it. I get minimal vibrations even now that it's gotten colder, and I run the A/C in the morning for the defrost too.
MKV727
Go Kart Champion
The BSH mounts are known for NVH, everybody who runs them even after break in has this major complaint.
The BFI stage 1 mounts do not have this complaint, I don't understand why more people don't go BFI as they offer 2 different stages for your tastes. The BFI stage 1 mounts for everything up to K04 are as effective as anything and offer the same performance as the most extreme set ups. I've only once seen an issue with a stage 1 mount and it was a 400bhp+ car on the forum, I've seen them in motorsports and other stage 3+ builds without issue since this incident. I'd love to see quantitative data showing the stiffer mounts offer a real increase.
The inserts do squat, I have summer tires and in 2nd gear at 20mph I spin violently with plenty of wheel hop. That's with a full stage 2+ car with all bolt ons and a energy suspension insert unmodified. I have a BFI stage 2 insert and the BFI stage 1 engine mount and the full replacement transmission mount ready to go in and I'll update with the results afterward.
The BFI stage 1 mounts do not have this complaint, I don't understand why more people don't go BFI as they offer 2 different stages for your tastes. The BFI stage 1 mounts for everything up to K04 are as effective as anything and offer the same performance as the most extreme set ups. I've only once seen an issue with a stage 1 mount and it was a 400bhp+ car on the forum, I've seen them in motorsports and other stage 3+ builds without issue since this incident. I'd love to see quantitative data showing the stiffer mounts offer a real increase.
The inserts do squat, I have summer tires and in 2nd gear at 20mph I spin violently with plenty of wheel hop. That's with a full stage 2+ car with all bolt ons and a energy suspension insert unmodified. I have a BFI stage 2 insert and the BFI stage 1 engine mount and the full replacement transmission mount ready to go in and I'll update with the results afterward.
Wood
Ready to race!
Nope, I used a 2x4 and it worked perfectly. I've actually changed the mounts several times and have never had any problems with the oil pan seal breaking.
As long as your not jacking the car up by the pan your fine.
Put the car on stands and just use a piece of wood as a buffer.