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Mudslinger
20-11-2008, 16:18
After looking at different options for engine mounts ive been thinking that most modern cars have top engine mounts ,ie the clio . if you look at the engine in the 5 it does want to sort of twist at the top when under load and could benefit greatly with an engine steady of some sort in place .

ive seen a few jap cars with these being used ,heres a link with before and after videos

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxa8o0Kq83c

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lC4Dr_Mr2gY


i just need to decide where i could mount it , was thinking of adapting the strut brace in some way and catching the 2 bolt holes on the front of the head but i have concerns with this maybe stressing the head bolts and would rather see it attached to the block some how .

Has anyone fitted an engine steady ?
raj
20-11-2008, 16:23
that link doesnt work bud
The new Bill J
20-11-2008, 16:25
Russell T is the man to speak to, as he runs one.
Mudslinger
20-11-2008, 16:26
that link doesnt work bud

Ive changed the link , dont no why its not working , anyway the damper kits are called Weapon-R damper kits obvoiusly im just looking for the damper as id need to make the brackets anyway.

there is some cheaper versions of the dampers on ebay mostly used on jap stuff WR Damper and the J's Racing 1 seem to be the top on the market as they are most expensive
car.crash
20-11-2008, 16:29
rob has one on his 5. it connects from the middle of the strut brace to the engine. im sure he will pop along and explain more.
Mudslinger
20-11-2008, 16:31
Russell T is the man to speak to, as he runs one.

Im sure i remember something about Russels , it was solid using a golf club shaft :) maybe hes changed it now im not sure ?? Russel?
The new Bill J
20-11-2008, 16:42
Im sure i remember something about Russels , it was solid using a golf club shaft :) maybe hes changed it now im not sure ?? Russel?

That's the one :)
Mudslinger
20-11-2008, 16:49
rice boy tv

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fJdwuX--yeU&feature=related

makes it look easy:D
RussellT
20-11-2008, 19:43
http://www.rtoc.org/files/Technical%20Files/Doris%20Files/DM4.JPG

There you go. Cadge a broken carbon fibre golf shaft of your local pro shop 2 cups either end and connect lifting eye to strut brace. Very light very strong doesnt expand with heat or transmit vibration.

Having just fitted it I tried a practice start and ..... broke a drive shaft.

This one got toasted at Mallory Park the new one is Raider Blue :cool:
Andrew Cooke
20-11-2008, 19:50
rice boy tv

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fJdwuX--yeU&feature=related

makes it look easy:D

surely he fitted that wrong... or does the engine really rock end to end rather than side to side?
minty83
20-11-2008, 19:52
im thinking the vag needs something like this, iv gone 2 track days and both days snapped the front mount:crap:
Scoff
20-11-2008, 19:58
minty, try using a new standard front engine mount instead of the vibra technics mount that's in there now, it probably won't snap the bracket then.

I spoke to some VAG lads about that, aparantly it's quite common to break that bracket on the more powerfull cars. rubbish vw mount, it looked pretty flimsy when I fitted it.

the other option would be to get the bracket upto me and I'll either make you a stronger one or stiffen that one right up ;)
minty83
20-11-2008, 20:02
sounds like a plan :) il weld this 1 up for now and source another and we'l sort something out;) cheers scoff
Mudslinger
21-11-2008, 10:57
would anyone be up for a group buy on these ?

ive been speaking with a company that would offer discount on a group buy Funckypower.co.uk they sell them on ebay .

only problem is you would have to make/adapt the brackets to suit how you want to fit it on the 5

on ebay they are 57.95 delivered and come in a choice of 4 colours
Red,Silver,Blue and titainium
Trevhib
21-11-2008, 11:37
That looks top quality Mud. A must have for your motor in that case.
raj
21-11-2008, 11:40
that would be http://www.funkypower.co.uk/ :D my bro buys alot of his performance parts from them, from what ive seen everyting looks top notch :agree:
robw
21-11-2008, 13:48
mud,i would be interested in a group buy.:)
what discount are funky power offering?
Mudslinger
21-11-2008, 16:07
they have not said , id rather go back to them with a number of orders then negotiate from there :)

Im looking to do this fairly quick , so ill leave it till monday see how many peeps are wanting 1 ,then contact them back .

im guessing we would just send the funds direct to them via there paypal account and they will post them out , no hassles that way ;)
robw
21-11-2008, 16:12
they have not said , id rather go back to them with a number of orders then negotiate from there :)

Im looking to do this fairly quick , so ill leave it till monday see how many peeps are wanting 1 ,then contact them back .

im guessing we would just send the funds direct to them via there paypal account and they will post them out , no hassles that way ;)


ok,count me in:)
MR TURBO
21-11-2008, 16:21
I'd be interested too!!!!:D:D