Hi guys,

except Vibra Tecnics mounts, what others can be used and from where?

Cheers,

Tel

 

maybe diesel mounts? whats up with vibra tecnics?

Rob,

 

I'm not being tight but over a ton a pair, I just want to keep the cost down a bit. I've just found out that mk2 escort heavy duty mounts are really good so might give them a shot

 

Do they fit? be surprised if they did tbh but i could be wrong, i just paid £90 for a pair but there is a guy breaking a s1 (Mark) in the forsale section, think he was selling a pair of nearly new ones for £70.

Rob,

 

I found that VT ones vibrate too much, just using standard ones.

 

hmmmm in what way karlos? horribly?

 

i was warned that if i fitted vibratechnic mounts to expect dash rattle and horrible vibrating on overrun.

but mine have been perfect. no rattles, squeaks, nothing. thats even with a B&m mounted up direct to the floor too, no rubber washers. its fine.

 

never had a problem with my vt mounts

 

Volvo 200 series diesel mounts are widely used in mk4 RSTs and cost next to nothing.

 

Exactly that and at idle too! lol
Odd that you dont get anything, have you got all 3 VT mounts or just gearbox?

 

Just the gearbox. i didn't know you could get the engine one too! i did fit a brand new ford one at the same time though (ebay spesh bargain!)

BTW I have the fast road ones, not full race.

they really do make a nice difference though imo

 

Ive just fitted vibratechnic mounts to mine after rebuiled and they are fucking horrible. Worst thing ive done to the car since ive owned it! Horrible vibrations on idle, sounds like the dash is falling apart!

 

arse, knew i should have asked first!

Rob,

 

Me two! £100 completely wasted

 

make sure the foam tape is in good condition on the bulkhead behind the top lip of the dash. that should help alot. no offence to Rs owners but i'll bet all hae been played with lots. my orion had the dash out once in its life and the tape was mint. i'd say this goes a long way to help dash rattle.

 

Will do, cheers mate...

Going to use them and see what its like, just fucking hate rattles lol drive me crazy, i spend my life hunting the fuckers in my daily and couldn't do with it in two cars.

Rob,

 

mate seriously mine hums along beautifully,the only squeaks i get is the missus when i hit second and third gear lol. and like i said thats with a B&M bolted directly to the floor.

theres got to be something in it.

 

there shit split both mine in half

 

Not everyone has got insane amounts of power tho stu lol
But out of intrest what do you use?

 

+1

 

Lol, well I've bought them so I'll give it a go, can always sell them on if I dont get along, b&m a big improvement over std?

Rob,

 

If its not your daily driver, i personally think you'll enjoy the gains more and overlook any downsides if they arise. you dont get any of the soft wallowy feel when you put your foot down, its hard to describe, but you feel more connected to the engine.

B&M ? hell yeah. ever used a proper H gate gearchange? well i havent, but i close my eyes and pretend i'm in a ferrari put it that way haha fookin lovely. if your ever in the west mids, your welcome to pop round for a cup of tea and a spin in mine if you fancy it. really tight and precise. they are a git to set up properly, i spent a whole afternoon adjusting mine miniscule amounts at a time, i did it 8 or 9 times in the end but once you get the sweet spot its ace.

 

I'm pretty sure vt do 2 different types one is considerably harder than other may be wrong tho

 

solid alloy blocks, had problems with strippin the threds of the bolts aswell

 

Id keep away from standard mounts if running good power.i went through 2 sets in few weeks!not good.these vt ones are good.you will need to give it time for them to bed in,as that be time they shack your motor.after that should be fine.yes far as i knw there two types.think may upgrade again.

 

Cool cheers mate,

I'll drop you a PM if im ever up your way looks like a B&M is going on the list too then!

Rob,