Feedback on Motor Mount INSERTS

[BenieMan]

I've done a search, and it seems most of you guys are using prothane motor mounts versus motor mount inserts,.. I didn't find too much on inserts, mine is a daily driver and I really don't want too much vibration..thanks for any feedback,

Mario

 

[BoostinDSM]

I have the complete prothane set for mine. I also removed my balance shafts. I don't mind the vibration, it's not really that bad. I bet if you get them and after a week of driving you won't even know they are there.

 

[BenieMan]

yeah, what I heard was that if you still have your harmonic balancer, which I do, then it shouldn't be so bad..just wonedering if it's worth the extra cash versus just inserts

 

[tsi_turboawd]

im getting mine put on next week. Ill let you know how it is

 

[Turbo1gTsi]

Can any shop pretty much install the prothane mounts with no problem?

 

[Kingdom]

I've been in a car with prothane and how can I put it, lets just say its heavy duty. You feel like your hugging the motor, the car had cams and a roll cage. so it was pretty bad, but it really works. I personally would mind, but some wouldnt care I guess.

I already have inserts for the front and rear. But my left mount next to the timing belt gave out. so I would like to replace it with some after market ones instead of OEMs.

anybody know makes them other than prothane?

 

[candela]

Energy Suspension...but the Prothane ones are the best. you wont even remember you have them after a few weeks!

 

[rdrkt]

I remember the first time I got the Prothanes and as soon as I fired up the car I thought I made a HUGE mistake. The car vibrated bad and this was without cams. It loosens all the bolts out of everything and it’s a serious PITA and its 2x as bad if you have cams and a low vacuum signal. That being said I think it did wonders to help eliminate torque steer and improve handling. Now when I get in a car without Prothanes it feels odd to me. If you are worried about it just use window weld. It is a great half step.