Veiws on powerflex lower engine mounts

1. gavin_t Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Southend, essex Posts: 2079 1999 mk2 VTS EP3 2004 civic type r

   #1 3rd October 2009, 20:25

   Ive got a clunk when I re-engage the clutch when changing gear in lower gears. I think its something to do with engine movement.
   
   
   So I am thinking of getting a powerflex lower engine mount along with a new gear box mount. What are peoples veiws on these? Good, bad, no difference?
   
   
   Did a search and some people have said they make the car really noisy, others say it doesnt
   
   
   Gavin
2. Wizzy Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Wokingham, Berkshire Posts: 606 16v VTR

   #2 3rd October 2009, 20:54

   They are good imo, there are a few more vibrations felt through the cabin but engine movement is reduced by a fair amount.
3. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #3 3rd October 2009, 21:05

   They do increase vibrations a little but its well worth the sacrifice in my opinion
4. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #4 3rd October 2009, 21:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by willsy They do increase vibrations a little but its well worth the sacrifice in my opinion

   Increase vibration at idle (mainly cold)
   Worth that sacrifice tho, alot less jerking of the engine at low speeds and car feels sturdier!
5. gavin_t Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Southend, essex Posts: 2079 1999 mk2 VTS EP3 2004 civic type r

   #5 3rd October 2009, 21:13

   thats mainly what I want as I dont like the "flimsy" feel when pressing on through the gears
   
   
   
   Hard to fit?
6. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #6 3rd October 2009, 21:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gavin_t Hard to fit?

   Simples
7. gavin_t Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Southend, essex Posts: 2079 1999 mk2 VTS EP3 2004 civic type r

   #7 3rd October 2009, 21:28

   What I wanted to hear. I looked under the car the other day. Looks easy enough. All depends if its seized I supose
8. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #8 3rd October 2009, 21:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gavin_t What I wanted to hear. I looked under the car the other day. Looks easy enough. All depends if its seized I supose

   if its seized use a bigger ratchet
9. gavin_t Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Southend, essex Posts: 2079 1999 mk2 VTS EP3 2004 civic type r

   #9 3rd October 2009, 22:08

   lol
10. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #10 4th October 2009, 00:23

    Increase vibration at idle..................
11. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #11 4th October 2009, 00:29

    Vibrations are most noticeable on cold starts, once warmed up it's just a very light vibration through the wheel, hardly noticeable really. Car feels much more poised when ripping through the gears/ downshifting - definitely a worthy mod imo.
12. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

    #12 4th October 2009, 02:44

    Can anyone get a link for a kit as mine really need changing.
13. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

    #13 4th October 2009, 16:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jinx Can anyone get a link for a kit as mine really need changing.

    Most modding car places sell em, google "powerflex engine mount"
14. mattevts Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 bury st edmunds Posts: 572 saxo vts 147.1bhp

    #14 4th October 2009, 17:28

    if you get a group n gearbox mount it reduces the vibrations that the powerflex lower engine mount causes. well it did in mine anyway.
15. gavin_t Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Southend, essex Posts: 2079 1999 mk2 VTS EP3 2004 civic type r

    #15 4th October 2009, 21:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattevts if you get a group n gearbox mount it reduces the vibrations that the powerflex lower engine mount causes. well it did in mine anyway.

    
    
    I have heard this. Is there any logic behind it?
    
    
    
    As for where to get the powerflexs. Most tuning places and ebay for £24
16. kistigun Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Weert NL Posts: 713 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS MK2 2000 TU3JP

    #16 4th October 2009, 22:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattevts if you get a group n gearbox mount it reduces the vibrations that the powerflex lower engine mount causes. well it did in mine anyway.

    anyone else has the same experience?
17. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #17 17th July 2010, 21:02

    does the vibration get a little less the more the mount gets worn in?
    
    fitted one today and it does make quite a difference. much easier going through the gears imo and pulling away but does increase vibrations quite a bit.
18. GJF47 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Hirwaun, South Wales Posts: 1178 '02 Leon Cupra R Flash Red

    #18 17th July 2010, 21:25

    it does get a bit better after a while. i fitted one about 5 or 6 weeks ago and it vibrates a bit less now. its still quite strong when idle and up to around 2k though, but gets better
19. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

    #19 18th July 2010, 12:10

    Note they are often labelled for Peugeot 106 (but of course are the same part for Saxo)
20. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #20 18th July 2010, 12:34

    yeah mine was labelled 106. very simples to fit though. just quite abit of vibration through steering wheel lol. nevermind. its better now anyways
21. Ax_beefy Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cannock Posts: 973 Citroen AX VTS

    #21 18th July 2010, 21:54

    I would say the powerflex mount only has one draw back, you know its there when its idling, its not like its shaking the whole car though, I find it a huge improvement over a juddering engine anyway.
    
    The upside is that the car feels tighter and since the engine doesn't lurch when you gun the throttle through a bend grip *FEELS* (note I said feels, not that it is!) better, a bit like 1/10th of an LSD lol