DLI mounts are here/installed. WOW...

[PowerDubs]

I recently bought a set of DLI engine mounts from Sweden. They arrived on Monday, and I installed them last night.

I must admit that I was concerned when I placed the order because Dave had told me that the mounts were being re-designed and there would no longer be a street / race option. There was now only one type and he said they were the same stiffness as the old race.

To put things in perspective, in my old playcar (mk2 16v) I had stiff poly rear and trans mounts and a solid aluminum front mount. I wanted to keep the .:R civilized.

Over the years I have read with consistency that the VF mounts cause increased vibration and noise. Enough so that a couple people actually took them out and went back to stock! SO yea, I was nervous..

I was pleasantly surprised, no scratch that. I was shocked! I started the car last night after install and drove it 20 minutes to the liqueur store and back.

There is zero increased vibration. There is zero increased noise.

I couldn't/can't believe it. This is fantastic! The motor moves less upon throttle accel & decel which is what I wanted, but with apparently no downside or compromise.

*Disclaimer*- Little things such as cam choice, idle RPM, headers, exhaust..all have an effect on vibration/frequency. You results may be different (but I doubt it.)

My exhaust is actually quieter than stock with the flapper open, and I am pretty perceptive so if there was a new noise or vibration I would have noticed.

You guys know me, if I had a problem with these mounts or did not like them for any reason I would certainly say so! I'm adding them to the list of things I should have done sooner.


Here are some pics from the install.


Mounts







Yes they look the same at first glance.. but upon examination the holes are in different locations and the ears are different sizes.







One thing I hadn't noticed from the earlier pictures is that the spring is secured in place top and bottom by metal perches that stop it from rotating. Nice.






After you remove your airbox, you will see the stock mount sitting there. (Don't forget to support the trans underneath with a jack)




Don't miss this sneaky bolt hidden under the wires.






Old mount out.





New mount going in.









I then did the other side.. but it was getting dark so I stopped the pictures after moving the coolant bottle out of the way, and just knocked it out.






It is a straight forward job that can be done in a parking lot with simple hand tools.

Off the top of my head-

• Jack for supporting engine. (do each side seperate- oilpan for engine side, under trans for trans side)
• T25 torx for coolant reservoir
• 6mm allen socket
• 8mm allen socket
• 13mm hex socket
• 16mm hex socket
• 18mm hex socket
• assorted ratchets & extensions
• Channel locks (for intake hose clamps)
• Cold Beer

I don't think I am forgetting anything.

These really are a no brainer. Easy enough install, no break in period, should never wear out. No noise, no vibration. Good times.

[Sutt]

NICE!! Thanks for the review PowerDubs.

[xVolksR32x]

how much did they run you.

[graeme86]

Looks like a quality product.

Any idea what is the material inside the spring is made of?

I presume that piece acts as the damper for the spring action?

[David L]

Looks like a quality product.

Any idea what is the material inside the spring is made of?

I presume that piece acts as the damper for the spring action?

18/8 stainless steel wire mesh. Works like a 'bump stop' if the movement becomes too great.

[niner]

Any chance of a groupbuy for the folks in US?

[BOUDAH]

Hey how much are these? or do you have a link to them. When i get back from Afghanistan i am doing my Chains and i need to swap out the clutch and perhaps cams while im there. Currently im borrowing Motor Mounts. So ill need a set.

Thanks in advance David L/Josh

[$3000dreamcar]

http://www.dli-teknik.se/index.php?s...at=935&lang=en

Should be about $435 shipped for the two side mounts.

Thanks for the review, Josh. I'm about to order some now.

[BOUDAH]

oh wow, lol . Ehh i mean if its a good product u cant really go wrong. The R32 has deff taught me to not go cheap with parts. ESP when its vital to the cars operation. If Josh Says its good, then its gotta be good.

[xVolksR32x]

thats like 500 minimum shipped. I cant believe you paid that much. Group Buy would be excellent. Someone start a poll.

[$3000dreamcar]

Well, I just ordered some(I think) and it was only 2800 Sek, or $357.54. There was no place to enter billing information and the english tutorial on ordering made it seem like they will contact me via email to finalize billing and shipping. Does that sound right to anyone who has already ordered them?

And even if they are $500+, so? According to Josh, there are no better mounts for this car. You bought a $30,000 car and you care about an extra $100 bucks for the best parts?

Can't wait to get these in the car!

[jmh2002]

Thanks PowerDubs!

[Navydub]

I wish I had known about these before I bought my VF mounts originally. Oh well....maybe when my latest set of VF bushings ****s the bed

[climbingcue]

Good to hear the review

[xVolksR32x]

500 dollars for mounts is a little to pricey for me. 500 dollars for something else, maybe not. Either way they seem to be a good product, have fun with the mounts, if you guys setup a group buy id be down.

[David L]

Well, I just ordered some(I think) and it was only 2800 Sek, or $357.54. There was no place to enter billing information and the english tutorial on ordering made it seem like they will contact me via email to finalize billing and shipping. Does that sound right to anyone who has already ordered them?

And even if they are $500+, so? According to Josh, there are no better mounts for this car. You bought a $30,000 car and you care about an extra $100 bucks for the best parts?

Can't wait to get these in the car!

That is correct. We have to add shipping price for each order outside Sweden so a bill will be sent by email. You´ll have one first thing in the morning.


As for prices. All customers outside of Europe don't need to pay Swedish tax (25%) so the price for each mount is 1400 SEK. ($180 with todays rate)

Shipping is 587 SEK ($75) for 2 mounts.

[JuggeR32]

I agree that these mounts are super

David at DLI Teknik is a super guy! great support and perfect parts!

[xVolksR32x]

235! much better. Ill be ordering these on moday

[Speck29]

Hmm... I will have to look at ordering these in a month or so...

[blinkinbanana]

Josh, what dogbone are you running? these might have to be on my wish list.

[343bluer32]

thats like 500 minimum shipped. I cant believe you paid that much. Group Buy would be excellent. Someone start a poll.

Yeah how bout that group buy?!?? I'd be in!

[PingPanzer]

Just tried to order these but encountered an error. How did you guys pay, PayPal? Never saw a prompt for it, and then I got a browser crap-out error when I tried to submit my order. I wonder if its a google chrome thing?

[BrewDude]

Total including shipping out west for me came to $430. I can't believe you guys are going to bitch about pricing considering these are coming from overseas. Mind you we don't pay their VAT which could have been another 25%.

Make your purchase already or STFU and color.

[$3000dreamcar]

Just tried to order these but encountered an error. How did you guys pay, PayPal? Never saw a prompt for it, and then I got a browser crap-out error when I tried to submit my order. I wonder if its a google chrome thing?

Read this http://www.dli-teknik.se/index.php?s...toshop&lang=en and the rest of the thread

[BlownR]

235! much better. Ill be ordering these on moday

Math fail, I think you are looking at 430, then again

[Cody Maverick]

Very noobish question but what is the advantage and disadvantages of motor mounts? Also now seeing this is a straight forward install I am very curious and interested since I avoid all technical installs haha

[duvinclunk]

No noise or vibration and they really are stiff? Sounds too good to be true!

[nkgneto]

These look REAL NICE!

[PingPanzer]

Yea I read that but It doesnt explain how the paypal works... I sent them a PM to see if my order went thru...

[$3000dreamcar]

Well, I just ordered some(I think) and it was only 2800 Sek, or $357.54. There was no place to enter billing information and the english tutorial on ordering made it seem like they will contact me via email to finalize billing and shipping. Does that sound right to anyone who has already ordered them?

That is correct. We have to add shipping price for each order outside Sweden so a bill will be sent by email. You´ll have one first thing in the morning.

If you didn't get to a page that said, "Nedan ser du ditt kvitto," (below is your receipt), then it probably didn't go through.

Good luck

[David L]

You dont have to go through the webpage (which is only working properly for Swedish customers today. A major update is in progress!) and could just drop me an email.

david [a] dli-teknik.se

[M00NEY]

been waiting for THIS.

finger on trigger. ready to pull. Thx Josh.

[PingPanzer]

Well, I just ordered these through their email. Cant wait to have my bouncey engine under control again!

[xVolksR32x]

That is correct. We have to add shipping price for each order outside Sweden so a bill will be sent by email. You´ll have one first thing in the morning.


As for prices. All customers outside of Europe don't need to pay Swedish tax (25%) so the price for each mount is 1400 SEK. ($180 with todays rate)

Shipping is 587 SEK ($75) for 2 mounts.

Dont know how you guys are getting 400+. The quote above is what you should be paying. BlownR- its not my math..its his

[QBNR32]

good stuff Josh, how do you compare these to the VF mounts?