Engine and gearbox mounts

1. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

   #1 9th July 2013, 19:02

   Hello, do having powerflex engine and gearbox mounts make much difference? Other than the engine shaking a lot less! Thanks
2. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #2 9th July 2013, 19:07

   Engine shakes a lot less, but the vibration has to go somewhere.
   
   Guess where it goes, through the bodywork very very noisy.
   
   great upgrade though.
3. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

   #3 9th July 2013, 19:10

   Haha fair enough! thanks
4. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #4 9th July 2013, 22:54

   You'll feel more vibration through the steering wheel and pedals but the positive is a much more positive "engagement" when driving, especially when changing gear
5. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #5 10th July 2013, 00:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ross You'll feel more vibration through the steering wheel and pedals but the positive is a much more positive "engagement" when driving, especially when changing gear

   I put a powerflex in my 1.5D and I totally agree.
6. user_58812 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Newbury (Berkshire) Posts: 154 Vtr conversion + Vts conversion

   #6 10th July 2013, 01:09

   Worth the price tag though..?
7. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #7 10th July 2013, 01:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jimbob56789 Worth the price tag though..?

   What? £20 for a lower mount?
   
   and peanuts for the top buffer as well?
   
   Unless you fit a solid engine and upper gearbox mount.
8. user_58812 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Newbury (Berkshire) Posts: 154 Vtr conversion + Vts conversion

   #8 10th July 2013, 01:17

   Thought they were more than that tbh haha, guess i'll be investing soon..
9. elmartha Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Horncastle, Lincoln Posts: 171 Mk2 Vts mk1 front end Mk1 Mitsubishi GTO TT

   #9 11th July 2013, 17:50

   Who cares about vibrations! I shall be investing after a few other little bits. Thanks guys great help as ever!
10. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #10 11th July 2013, 18:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross You'll feel more vibration through the steering wheel and pedals but the positive is a much more positive "engagement" when driving, especially when changing gear

    Is it bearable on a daily use Saxò? i don't mind some more vibrations if they're not excessive.
11. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #11 11th July 2013, 22:23

    Vibrates more when new but overtime you can barely tell tbh.
12. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

    #12 11th July 2013, 22:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Prickle Vibrates more when new but overtime you can barely tell tbh.

    I thought the powerless ones weren't meant to wear out? Maybe you just get used to the vibration
13. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #13 11th July 2013, 22:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jasonmayall I thought the powerless ones weren't meant to wear out? Maybe you just get used to the vibration

    They do wear overtime as any part does. I think mines a year old now.. cant remember.
14. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #14 11th July 2013, 23:07

    Yeah bearable on a daily driver. You get used to it tbh
15. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

    #15 11th July 2013, 23:14

    Aren't any power flex part lifetime warranty anyway? Aslong as you bought it new.g
16. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

    #16 12th July 2013, 14:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross Yeah bearable on a daily driver. You get used to it tbh

    I dont mind a little vibration, I've been contemplating getting the lower mounts for mine (non saxo) so I think i'll probably give it a go... Its not like they're expensive anyway.
    
    Might help reducing the movement in the engine and tighten things up. Cant seem to find any upper 'uprated' mounts for mine.
    
    Cheers