The VW factory Engine side mount connects the engine to the chassis and was designed as a soft flexible mount, to provide a very comfortable drive. A drawback is the high amount of engine movement under torque load and on hard acceleration. This engine "slop" greatly decreases stability and smoothness under high performance driving conditions and rapid gear selection. The factory mount is constructed from a die-cast alumuminium mount which houses a large soft rubber bush with a vulcanised cast strut. The rubber bush contains a viscous oil cavity to abosrb shock. The 1-piece OEM rubber bush does not completely fill the pocket inside the mount casing - leaving it prone to break under severe driving conditions. The drawback of the OEM design for 'performance minded' drivers is that long term stresses from power enhanced engines tends to cause premature wear of the both the driver and passenger side engine mounts: which either leak their viscous dampner becoming very sloppy or the aluminium casing cracks completely. VF-Engineering designed, tooled up and manufactured a complete new replacement, containing specially desinged molded high durometer polyurethane bushes. The mount is constructed from billet (ingot) aluminum and supplied with high tensile hardware. Billet is physically twice as strong as cast and this mount is designed for strength. Fitting should take no more than 60 minutes. This Mount Fits: Audi A3 2005-Up 2.0T VW GTI 2006-Up 2.0T VW Jetta 2005-Up 2.0T

 

Applications: Audi A3 (8P) 2005 - 2008 Volkswagen GTI V 2006 - 2008 Volkswagen Jetta V 2005 - 2008

 

On Feb 21, 2008, AARON M. said: Rating: After installing these mounts, my car had a nice new sound note to it. The power gets to the wheels quicker, and the ride comfort is not compromised IMO. You definitely want to listen to the instructions and re-check the torque specifications on the bolts after driving about 300 miles. I had 5 bolts that needed some slight tightening again. Installed on: 2006 Volkswagen GTI V Own this item? Write your own review!

 

This product manufactured in: USA