Updated photo with new mount:
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#20021
Installed a Scroth 4 point Rally harness. These are the DOT legal street belts, so no cage required. The fit is REALLY tight (as expected), so I am expecting a real benefit when autocrossing.
#20022
Updated photo with new mount:
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#20023
Cleared EVAP codes. No MAF code present. MAF cleaning must have been successful.
#20025
the BFI mounts looks good in there...i need to do a battery relocation to clean things up.
Do you think the complete replacement mount is worth the extra $100 over the insert? (i know the billet will look better, but how about performance wise?)
No i did not have the insert before, i also wanted to hop on the BFI sale.
since i am comparing my reactions of the OEM trans mount with the stage 1 pass. side motor mount and stage 2 subframe mount, i could feel a delay in shifting almost like i could feel the trans mount flexing under accel (as it was the weakest link out of the 3).
with the full set of mounts, there is much more vibration in reverse gear as well in the 1-2k rpm range. however it is very tolerable, but i do not think i would want to have stage 2 in my DD.
I have a terrible rattle coming from the dash/vent assembly when getting out of my first gear and some whining noise coming from the trans.
as far as performance goes....traction under accel is better, shifts are instant and smooth, everything feels solid and tight.
i left the transmission insert with the "additional stress" from the 2 other poly-mounts.... i was expecting it to be squished, but to my surprise it looked to be in rather good condtion . here is aDon't do just one. Doing just one puts added stress on the others and that will cause early failure.of the oem mount @ 80k miles
#20026
I haven't really pushed the car yet with the full mount. From my drive into work this morning, nothing felt amazingly better. Only I have noticed is the added vibrations at about 2,000-2,500 rpm.
Very possible that noise was there all along and the mount just amplified it.
How long did you let it go like that? A short amount of time probably won't hurt, especially at stage 1 and softer densities. I was surpised at the condition of my OEM insert as well at 71k. The insert BFI shows on their site at 40k must have been beat to hell!
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#20027
when i pushed mine, the difference in how the power is put down is noticeable, it is hard to even make a chirp in 3rd gear now
im sure it was, i also need to change the fluid...im trying liqui moly this time.
i have had a 90a stage 2 subframe insert for 75k miles(my first mod). and i have had the 65a stage 1 mount for a little less than 10k miles.
and idk wtf happened to the mounts shown in the BFI site with 40k miles![]()
#20028
Rinsed bird **** off of it
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#20030
Washed and waxed the livery today.
Well, except the MK4. She's being a royal pain in my ass.
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My MKV APR Stg II+ build thread: The build...the blog...the boosted...
My MKIV project thread: New to 1.8T and need some guidance
#20031
did some spray painting and platidipping, also vacumed the **** out of the inside
#20032
Changed my cam follower, changed my oil, replaced a brake light, cleaned my wheels, then took a picture of it.
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#20034
I do have the dogbone, but its falling apart. Whatever bushing we used was a real POS. I think that may be my issue. I always figured if I upgraded one I should do them all to keep things the same. Now what if I was to replace with factory parts? Should i still do all of them at once?
My other other car has 2,000HP per axle.
#20035
On my way home, got 2 blocks from my house, and heard a bang, and rev'd out. Broke drivers side axle, FML! To add fuel to the fire, having no luck finding one locally and the possible places that I could are closed on sundays. Guess its time to get hammered
#20036
Installed the rear IDF lca's and ss-5's.![]()
Pm me for vagcom services, air installs, and frame notches in the DMV area.
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#20037
Planned on installing my exhaust, but it rained after work till dark. Also went to get my intake from ups since i wasn't here when they tried to drop it off but they were closed for thanksgiving. All and all a very unproductive day. Did order myself a new rear sway bar though![]()
#20038
Chapter 11 Dubs #85 - Charlotte, NC
2006 VW Jetta GLI 2.0L FSI Turbo :: Deep Black Pearlescent :: 6 speed manual :: APR Stage 2+ :: Southbend Stage 2 Clutch :: Raceland Ultimos Coilovers
#20039
#20041
Chapter 11 Dubs #85 - Charlotte, NC
2006 VW Jetta GLI 2.0L FSI Turbo :: Deep Black Pearlescent :: 6 speed manual :: APR Stage 2+ :: Southbend Stage 2 Clutch :: Raceland Ultimos Coilovers
#20042
You should get these horns. They are the hella super horns and are crazy loud. Say a bunch of cars at h2oi with them and couldn't figure out what they were but then in another thread finally figured out what they were. They look pretty cool through the grill too
Chapter 11 Dubs #85 - Charlotte, NC
2006 VW Jetta GLI 2.0L FSI Turbo :: Deep Black Pearlescent :: 6 speed manual :: APR Stage 2+ :: Southbend Stage 2 Clutch :: Raceland Ultimos Coilovers
#20043
#20044
I hate that kind of a beep, it sounds too much like an annoying tinny Japanese car.
My other other car has 2,000HP per axle.
#20045
Chapter 11 Dubs #85 - Charlotte, NC
2006 VW Jetta GLI 2.0L FSI Turbo :: Deep Black Pearlescent :: 6 speed manual :: APR Stage 2+ :: Southbend Stage 2 Clutch :: Raceland Ultimos Coilovers
#20046
lost my front passenger fender liner. oh and gunna do an oil change
for sale: stock rear bumber and valance, thunderbunny rear, front bumper 2 broken tabs, front bumper with shaved sidemarkers and molded gti lip, ebach lowering springs, with or without stock struts. pm me
#20047
#20048
Well, yesterday I cleaned out the garage so I can finally do this...
I ordered this.
Spent $130 on supplies from www.autobodytoolmart.com in order to finish this...
...and bought this.
Now have two 2009 PG Jetta SE's both with 28,000 miles (mines maunal, hers in automatic)
#20050
#20051
Not today but last night, first oil change. Used Mobil 1 5w-30 and Mobil 1 filter.
Also painted red GTI line
And Debadgification.
What do you guys think about rain guards?
#20052