VF mounts

[mighty joe]

i finally got to put my VF mounts in, all 3!
however, my engine vibrates like crazy whenever i have the A/C on.
idk if thats bad for my engine. i wouldn't think VF would make something that is bad, but i'm not sure.

on the other hand, my GTI sounds like a diesel truck when idling and has a low growl when accelerating. i can def feel a huge difference in accelerating. and the shifts are as smooth as smooth can be!

just kinda worried about the excessive vibration of the engine...

[kiserhd]

The mounts are stiffer so vibration from the motor that was normally absorbed by the factory mounts are now being transferred to the chassis.

[mighty joe]

yeah, but is it good for the engine? cause it vibrates like crazy!

[kiserhd]

It is very likely that it vibrated the same amount before you just didnt notice it with the factory mounts. Did you torque everything to spec?

[mighty joe]

yeah, everything is to spec.
don't get me wrong, i love the new mounts. when i'm sitting in the seats it vibrates like one of those massage chairs. i just wanna fall asleep.
but you are probably right about the vibration, i didnt think of that. cause the stock mounts are full of rubber ****.

[goofygreek]

are VF mounts all the motor mounts, bc i have been looking to buy some upgraded mounts, the only one i have right now is the torque arm insert mount.

[djwhiplash2001]

Joe, on a side note, get chipped right now. Like, asap.

[mighty joe]

haha, did you?

[djwhiplash2001]

Yeah, frankly if you have a GTI and don't get chipped you're an a-hole :D. Best $600 ever.

As far as the mounts go, not a lot of people here have them. You'd probably be better off asking on GolfMkV. You will feel a ton of shaking, so that part is normal. I'd assume if your chassis is shaking your engine will be too.

[mighty joe]

i'm either use to the vibrations already or they stopped. idk it doesnt phase me anymore. huge difference though, it sounds like i have a v8 under the hood!

i def planned on getting chipped, no doubt. i just want to get some more money in the bank before i start modding again.

good thing my bday and xmas is right around the corner

hows traction?
and if you had to guess, whats your 0-60 time?

[djwhiplash2001]

I couldn't guess, because first gear above 4500RPMs is like "HEY, POWER, THIS IS TRACTION. LOL STOP". It's faster than an R32, I'd say around or just below 6 seconds.

I need a dogbone insert to help stop the axle hop.

[mighty joe]

sweet! im excited!
and that pushes it up to ~19psi?

[djwhiplash2001]

My APR Stage 1 spikes at 22, holds at 20, and tapers off as the revs go up (usually beyond 4k)

[mighty joe]

oh ****!
get the PCV fix. i just got mine like 10 mins ago.
what a difference! before i spiked at 15 then it dropped to 8 but wouldnt hold for long.
now it spikes at 15, holds for a little bit, then drops to 10-12 and holds until i shift. def worth $80.

[djwhiplash2001]

Mine spiked to 15, held at ~11. 08s should have the updated PCV. I saw an 07 blow his, not pretty. I'll probably end up getting one before too long.