engine mounts.

1. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #1 25th March 2013, 22:19

   would i benefit upgrading them?, or be better getting a engine damper, thanks
2. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #2 25th March 2013, 22:51

   upgrading will reduce engine movement. Are yours worn? broken? engine moves a lot?
   
   tbh if its standard and they are find I wouldn't bother.. or even a set of new standard ones will be an improvement over older worn ones..
   
   But unless its a tuned with bodies / turbo / charger or even running some decent high lift cams I wouldn't bother as the engine/gearbox wont be stressed enough to get full potential.
   
   Saying that though, they do make it feel more responsive and better gear changes due to less movement, but on a standard / mild tuned engine personally wouldn't bother.
3. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #3 25th March 2013, 22:56

   well im turboing my saxo so was wondering best way to go?
4. jamie1994 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2012 Milton Keynes Posts: 196 saxo 1.1 desire, saxo vts, Subaru impreza

   #4 25th March 2013, 23:38

   I wouldnt bother upgrading them yet and would do it when you put the turbo on so do it at the same time. you putting a dump valve on?
5. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #5 25th March 2013, 23:41

   well im doing the turbo now(have a progress thread) so thinking ahead, yes have a bailey's
6. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #6 26th March 2013, 00:17

   Yes its worth upgrading can be pricey however for the two upper ones from some brands. uprated lower mount bush is a good cost conscious buy
7. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #7 26th March 2013, 00:19

   ok mate thanks, you recommend any?
8. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #8 26th March 2013, 00:28

   I use the purple powerflexes on my cars but you can get different ones such as group n or group A ones that are literally solid
9. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #9 26th March 2013, 00:31

   ok mate, could you explain the group thing?
10. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #10 26th March 2013, 00:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Silk ok mate, could you explain the group thing?

    Group N are harder uprated rubber/metal mounts.
    
    Group A are solid mounts.
    
    I got Baker Group N on order hopefully they will turn up soon.
11. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

    #11 26th March 2013, 00:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Cam Group N are harder uprated rubber/metal mounts. Group A are solid mounts. I got Baker Group N on order hopefully they will turn up soon.

    cheers mate, ill look into getting some when times right, need order intercooler & stuff yet
12. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #12 26th March 2013, 08:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Silk cheers mate, ill look into getting some when times right, need order intercooler & stuff yet

    If going boost that will be the least of your worrys
    
    +1 on engine mounts.
    
    They transform the car IMO.
    
    Vibratechnics ECU + BOX with powerflex lower mount. - Minor vibrations..
13. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #13 26th March 2013, 09:07

    "minor vibrations" lol
    
    You get them just with a Powerflex lower mount and 2 OE engine mounts. I bet its more then "minor" with the stiffer ecu. gbox..
14. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #14 26th March 2013, 09:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Prickle "minor vibrations" lol You get them just with a Powerflex lower mount and 2 OE engine mounts. I bet its more then "minor" with the stiffer ecu. gbox..

    lol yes. Feels like your feet are actually touching the gearbox, and the steering wheel is a blur of vibration

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15. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

    #15 26th March 2013, 12:25

    lol, i found some on ebay, be a last minute buy before she goes in, cheers lads.