I had to do the same...minus the wrap and brace

 

Well, I finally took my car out for a quick scoot. For my setup, there is absolutely zero increase in NVH. I didn't rev out the car but at idle and low revs, the NVH is no different than stock. I guess when a company has a narrow focus of what they build, they tend to get it right. If there are any new observations, I'll post.

 

Installed it last week, and so far so good. Noticed a little more NVH at idle than OEM mount, while moving very little NVH if any. Like what others have said, the VT is a well built unit. Got my VT from Colin.

 

This might be a stupid question, but what does it feel like to have a bad OEM mount? Mines definitely busted, but my 06 idles smoothly, and I don't feel any real NHV.. Sounds/feels just like my 04 which had a rubber mount.

Thinking of just leaving it busted. Is that going to cost further damage??

 

Simple answer: yes.

 

Care to elaborate?

 

I saw a great explanation on here somewhere when I was in your situation. It involved extra strain on lower mount, clutch, shift linkage (my shifter smoothed out after I replaced my blown mount.) You can drive on it a while, but if you don't want to risk further damage you should replace. I drove on mine for about 2 months after it blew.

 

im at like, 85k and STILL on my OEM mount!
whats that about?!

 

I got around 75k on mine before it blew. I'm running poly inserts in the lower mount and I think that might have helped by taking some strain off the upper mount.

Idle and NVH were fine with mine, but it just sucked to drive. Very clunky on/off throttle transitions at lower speeds that were pretty annoying. Actually a little noise in those situations too.

- drew

 

I just installed the TSW mount on my car with 60K on it and BOY what a difference...mostly good. The car accelerates at all speeds much smoother and efficiently, and handles light years better. It really was sloppy and slow, and you realize just how much you get used to it after awhile, not thinking it could be any better. It just feels like one solid harmonic piece working as one now. The engine feels rock solid and tied down, so I'm guessing its not floating around just that little bit, (even though I didn't feel it) to screw up the handling when I tossed it around. Highly recommended. NVH is negligible, and it improves after 100 miles or so.

 

^ I was really tempted by the TSW and then the Vibratechnics mount, but stuck with OEM because of cost (for the Vibratechnics) and NVH (for the TSW). The lower mount inserts made a huge positive difference for me but did add some NVH and I was worried the TSW would add just enough more to annoy me. Some combination of the TSW and the inserts might have been fine, and the Vibratechnics mount sounds awesome, but I just stuck with OEM since it made it so far for me.

- Andrew

 

I think I had about 60-70K when my FIRST OEM mount blew. Got the TSW and the shakes.

At about 150K, had a change in focus. Didn't like the rough idle the TSW gave (although the mechanic said that it should have been adjusted), went back to the silky smooth OEM mount. Now, less than a year later, more fluid leaking.

I have the VT and will install soon. I will be able to give a subjective comparison on all three.

 

I'm guessing you'll say what most have said: the VT is essentially the middleground of the other two. Slightly more NVH than stock, but less than the TSW. I never tried the TSW but I'm quite happy with my VT mount. It looks fancy as well

 

Cool. I wouldn't mind a little NVH at idle. The TSW had a lot, but at speed was unnoticeable. Shifting seemed 'improved' too with the TSW.

Looking forward to that middleground.

 

Proper adjustment is critical before you evaluate the TSW mount. Mine is very close to stock at idle with minimal NVH. The only time its noticeable is higher RPMs and when the car is cold--it can be rough when cold. When it warms up it smoothes out a lot.

 

The VT is really beautiful looking, it looks really cool and extremely well made. Its almost a shame to put it on the car.

 

The Tsw I am sure works well for some people but has it been run in the 24 hour britcar touring car championship?
and is it built by a company that only is dedicated to motor mounts?
its cut from high quality aluminum and uses natural vulcanized rubber to provide the best compromise.
Also the biggest factor that led me away from the tsw was that a friend had one
and even with poly bushings everywhere else, it still tore the rear bolt out of the shock tower. less than ideal in my book.

 

Tore the rear shock tower bolt? How exactly did it do that? I would think it wasn't adjusted correctly.

 

I just bought my 2006 JCW with 26K miles on it and its RHS engine mount is rubbish already. Vibra Technics is on its way... So long it isn't as unlreliable as the factory part I will be happy.

 

Not sure how he managed to tear it to be honest, other than the way that the tsw is designed to isolate the vibration.
One thing for me as being a bonus is when doing cam changes or anything that relates to that side of the motor is that it has a stud to hang the mount on
vs trying to line up a bolt in a finely threaded hole through the mount through the heim joint then the washer.
then often times i find the insert spins in the poly. drives me crazy.

 

I'm going to want one of these for the GP. Nice looking product.

 

You know, after running my TSW for the last 3 months, I'm ready to yank it off. While it performs extremely well, up here in the freezing cold north east in January, its become loud as HELL. It was tolerable during the warm weather, but having to endure 6 months of the year like this will drive me crazy, or jar all my fillings loose. I have to begrudgingly sell it and admit defeat. The Vibra Technics is just better suited for 4 season use. Anyone interested in a slightly used TSW mount? Let me know.

 

Thats one of the main problems to poly mounts, the are intolerant of the cold and their vibration absorption capability is much diminished.

 

Found the telltale thick blue goop in the garage in a familiar spot. That means my 06 R53 blew its 4th OEM mount at 85k miles. The current one was installed last summer and only has 5k miles on it. Time to look for an alternative to OEM.
Anyone know where to procure these in the States?

 

Contact ColinGreene who posted just before you. That's where I got mine. Couldn't be happier with the product and service.