heavy vibrations from powerflex mount!!!!

1. RichyBoiVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 324 mk2 8valve

   #1 16th April 2009, 21:56

   i recently replaced [last weekend]my bottom engine mount with a powerflex bush and i wasnt happy with the results yes the engine movement that was there before has gone completely but the deep vibrations it gives are unbelievable my whole dash/doors/steering wheel all shake and shudder does anybody know if they wear in after a while i hope they do or ill be buying a standard replacement rather soon.......... any info would would be very helpfull..
2. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #2 16th April 2009, 21:57

   That's totally normal mate. I don't think it's as bad as you're making it out to be - the benefits outweigh the drawbacks imo!
3. Wizzy Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Wokingham, Berkshire Posts: 606 16v VTR

   #3 16th April 2009, 21:58

   Agreed, mine rattles loads, but its worth it.
4. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #4 16th April 2009, 22:01

   mine rattles a bit. but the positives FARRR outweigh the negatives for the stiffer mount.
5. RichyBoiVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 324 mk2 8valve

   #5 16th April 2009, 23:01

   maybe i just need to get used to it i agree with you all the stiffer mount is a lot better......a smoother gear change i noticed straight away too which i was happy with and my engine is solid in place with hardly no movement.....
6. Mark_Prydderch L-plater Joined: Jul 2008 Wrexham/Wales Posts: 32 Peugeot 106 GTi

   #6 16th April 2009, 23:01

   Mines the same, everything in my car now rattles.
7. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #7 16th April 2009, 23:10

   get a group n upper gearbox mount it gets rid of the rattles which teh lower one causes.

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8. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

   #8 17th April 2009, 10:33

   Im getting one soon, I like the feel of things like that like my car being stripped, Gives the car of a raw feel too it which is good when your giving it some.
9. saxo_ron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 3017 Honda DC5, Gruppe M and j's racing

   #9 17th April 2009, 10:57

   The lowe mount is probably just highlighting how used/worn your other two engine mounts are. Time to upgrade the others
10. VTSTomE Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Hereford Posts: 1381 Indigo 16v Rallye + 2 VTS's

    #10 17th April 2009, 14:14

    U get used to of it after a week or so i had the full set changed to group a's and the vibrations were insane!
11. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #11 17th April 2009, 14:16

    Ive just got some VibraTechnics and BBM mounts, I think my dash is gonna snap in two lol
12. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #12 17th April 2009, 16:48

    stop eing pansies tbh
    
    im running a pugsport full group a kit and its fine
13. PETE-VTR Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 york/ north yorkshire Posts: 1953

    #13 17th April 2009, 18:20

    i just ordered the PF lower mount and tbh im not too fussed if it makes my car rattle. its a saxo it fucking rattles anyway!!!!!!!!!
14. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #14 17th April 2009, 18:22

    What I dont undersrand is that mines totally stripped, and I still get rattles from the back. Even the shells loose lol
15. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #15 17th April 2009, 18:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo What I dont undersrand is that mines totally stripped, and I still get rattles from the back. Even the shells loose lol

    its the wiring loom rattling off the shell
    and the bootlid rattles
    
    and i bet its not totally stripped as not many guys are that hardcore to run nothing
16. PETE-VTR Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 york/ north yorkshire Posts: 1953

    #16 17th April 2009, 18:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS its the wiring loom rattling off the shell and the bootlid rattles and i bet its not totally stripped as not many guys are that hardcore to run nothing

    
    i am
    
    my car rattles less with nothing in the back
17. RichyBoiVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 324 mk2 8valve

    #17 17th April 2009, 19:40

    just ordered a group n gearbox mount off ebay so thats 2 mounts replaced does anyone kno if theres a powerflex or other brand mount for the top of the engine timing belt side or is thst just a standard replacement from citroen...
18. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #18 17th April 2009, 20:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RichyBoiVTR just ordered a group n gearbox mount off ebay so thats 2 mounts replaced does anyone kno if theres a powerflex or other brand mount for the top of the engine timing belt side or is thst just a standard replacement from citroen...

    No there isnmt YET. Theres a company in the process of making them atm. At the moment you can only buy them for S1's
19. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #19 17th April 2009, 21:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PETE-VTR i am my car rattles less with nothing in the back

    nothing in the back
    
    fullt stripped has nothing up front too
    no dash or heaters or anything
20. evans1089 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 8935 Ibiza Cupra 204bhp

    #20 18th April 2009, 00:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS nothing in the back fullt stripped has nothing up front too no dash or heaters or anything

    true track style
21. mattevts Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 bury st edmunds Posts: 572 saxo vts 147.1bhp

    #21 18th April 2009, 14:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RichyBoiVTR just ordered a group n gearbox mount off ebay so thats 2 mounts replaced does anyone kno if theres a powerflex or other brand mount for the top of the engine timing belt side or is thst just a standard replacement from citroen...

    have you fitted your group n gearbox mount yet, just wondering to see if it stops the vibration's that the powerflex lower mount courses because Ive just fitted a powerflex one on my vts. Let me know how it gos mate cheers
22. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #22 18th April 2009, 15:02

    your all puffs tbh
    
    i cant use any of my rear view mirrors as there shaking so badly and it fine
    same as my doors rattle

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23. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #23 18th April 2009, 18:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS its the wiring loom rattling off the shell and the bootlid rattles and i bet its not totally stripped as not many guys are that hardcore to run nothing

    I have a dash, buckets, centre console and 106 door bins, thats it lol. carpet, roof lining, all soundproofing, heat shields all gone lol
24. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #24 18th April 2009, 21:12

    i have dash centre console and my seats atm
    no heater no radio half the wiring hacked out and ive cut a few brackets off lol
    
    cage soon ftw
25. VTSTomE Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Hereford Posts: 1381 Indigo 16v Rallye + 2 VTS's

    #25 18th April 2009, 21:16

    hardcore or nothing i see it as no half hearted efforts lol! Nothing better than someone saying wheres your stereo.
26. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #26 18th April 2009, 21:18

    or looking at what remains of my dash with no heater vents/controlls, sterio, dial surround, column surround or glove box and going wtf
27. VTSTomE Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Hereford Posts: 1381 Indigo 16v Rallye + 2 VTS's

    #27 18th April 2009, 21:30

    I dont feel hardcore anymore i have heater controls and vents
28. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #28 18th April 2009, 21:32

    i only have a dash temporarily tbh
    
    it will be out for caging and prolly wont go back in
29. VTSTomE Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Hereford Posts: 1381 Indigo 16v Rallye + 2 VTS's

    #29 18th April 2009, 21:36

    Bit of a thread hijack sorry. I think its addictive lol!
30. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #30 18th April 2009, 21:38

    full hijack tbh
    i should know better being a mod sorry
    
    but people whinging about some harder rubber i find funny when i have something incredible impractical and find it fine
31. saxo_ron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 3017 Honda DC5, Gruppe M and j's racing

    #31 19th April 2009, 10:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattevts have you fitted your group n gearbox mount yet, just wondering to see if it stops the vibration's that the powerflex lower mount courses because Ive just fitted a powerflex one on my vts. Let me know how it gos mate cheers

    I have pooerflex lower and groupn gearbox mount and thres very little in the way of rattles from it.
32. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

    #32 19th April 2009, 10:59

    Some of you bitch's need to man the help up!
33. Mr_suv Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 blandiago Posts: 4483 Hondaaaa

    #33 19th April 2009, 11:23

    they really arnt that bad!! i loved mine when i had the sax! tbh!