197 poly mounts advise

[Dystant]

This is what I ordered

Ah apologies, you've got the upper insert not the torque arm bush, I don't believe there is a guide for that one.

 

[Matt-R27]

I should be fine pretty good with a spanner I hope lol

 

[Dystant]

I should be fine pretty good with a spanner I hope lol

Let us know how you get on and what you think once it's fitted

 

[Matt-R27]

Will do pal. I'd like to do a how to but I'll see if it's a pain

 

[Pav]

hope you like vibrations mate :excited:

 

[Matt-R27]

No lol will it be bad?

Fitted a k+n panel filter today
My brother works for Fps car parts 30quid new

 

[Pav]

well the upper insert is known to give bad vibrations..you may be ok with it though..definitely looking forward to your comments once it's fitted..

 

[Matt-R27]

I'll try it for you guys and report back lol
Also ordered gearbox and lower mount to

 

[Dystant]

I think people on here, myself included, generally agree the best compromise seems to be upper torque arm bush and the lower engine mount insert.

I've read about people on here removing the upper engine mount insert as vibrations are really bad but the benefits are barely noticeable when compared to the upper torque arm bush.

 

[CallorFold]

Got my Pipercross Panel filter pretty cheap (approx £30). Foam material, rubber surround etc... worth checking the price of that as an alternative to RAMAIR/KTEC and pick cheapest

 

[Pav]

I think people on here, myself included, generally agree the best compromise seems to be upper torque arm bush and the lower engine mount insert.

I've read about people on here removing the upper engine mount insert as vibrations are really bad but the benefits are barely noticeable when compared to the upper torque arm bush.

yeah this..better to stick to OEM part...

 

[CallorFold]

I think people on here, myself included, generally agree the best compromise seems to be upper torque arm bush and the lower engine mount insert.

I've read about people on here removing the upper engine mount insert as vibrations are really bad but the benefits are barely noticeable when compared to the upper torque arm bush.

Definitely this. I was one of the ones that fitted both upper torque arm and upper insert. Later got fed up of vibrations and removed upper insert. Car drove exactly the same with just the torque arm and vibrations were minimal. I've since added the lower engine mount and the gearbox mount. Although I wouldn't say either of those made much difference to drive feel, or vibration.

 

[Dystant]

Definitely this. I was one of the ones that fitted both upper torque arm and upper insert. Later got fed up of vibrations and removed upper insert. Car drove exactly the same with just the torque arm and vibrations were minimal. I've since added the lower engine mount and the gearbox mount. Although I wouldn't say either of those made much difference to drive feel, or vibration.

Yeah gearbox one didn't affect vibrations at all for me, and general driving doesn't really feel that much difference, but you can definitely feel it's a lot sturdier changing gear when accelerating quickly

 

[Matt-R27]

Think I'll send it back and swap it for a torque mount

 

[Matt-R27]

Hi guys so fitted the upper insert and don't think the vibrations are that bad really. There is some but would say enough to drive you mad.

I also tried to do the lower insert but the 18mm bolt is just spinning so this should be fun.

 

[Dystant]

Hi guys so fitted the upper insert and don't think the vibrations are that bad really. There is some but would say enough to drive you mad.

I also tried to do the lower insert but the 18mm bolt is just spinning so this should be fun.

I guess what classes as 'too many vibrations' is different between different people, if it doesn't bother you then good

Shame about the bolt on the lower one, what's the plan for that one? :S

 

[Matt-R27]

Not sure yet need to try and see it first lol which is going to be a pain

 

[Pav]

good news then..enjoy it..

 

[Matt-R27]

Just on with gearbox mount that's a pain in a**

 

[Dystant]

Just on with gearbox mount that's a pain in a**

Yeah it's a bit awkward at times

Did you use my guide? If so did you find any problems with it? I'd love some feedback