Mk7 GTI Powerflex Dogbone Engine Mount Insert - Too Stiff or Just Right?

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Ever since I got the GTI, I noticed the terrible wheel hop on hard acceleration where the entire front half of the car felt like a sponge. The 500 treadwear tires didn't help, but if we want grip and convert that power to ground we need to stiffen up the front mount.
I ordered the 'Street' durometer insert from Powerflex, as recommended. It's a pretty straightforward install and the bushing sits TIGHT inside the engine mount. This equates to a roughly 25% increase in NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) in the inside of the car. BUT, the wheel hop is all but gone leaving a stiffer and much more satisfying feeling that comes when you put your foot down.
The noise and vibration is really nonexistent when moving, reverse gear is the most noticeable and at stop lights/signs it's really not bad at all. My GTI is the main car for baby transporting, and testing with a newborn she doesn't seem to mind at all.
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[@parkerwimmer4927]

Thanks for the video man, was hesitant to install one of these on my mk7 due to vibration but so far I love it. Love the GTI videos keep them up 👍

[@ColoredinLight]

Hell yeah! Thanks for checking out the channel

[@charlieazadi2552]

hows it holding up? I got the upper engine mount and thinking of installing the dogbone as well.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Hi Jackson - a dogbone was one of the possibilities I considered for my 2018 VAG Skoda Superb (like an Audi A6 made in Czech Republic but only 60% of the cost) but at the end of the day I really enjoy having the 6-speed DSG and 2-liter 220 PS motor be imperceptible and silent. Makes long journeys not tiring at all. I have suspension in sport mode but usually engine in Eco mode just because it's so relaxing. One thing I did change was to insert a gas pedal remapper - the DTE PedalBox. The standard gas pedal was very lame with lots of initial dead space but after remapping (I use "Normal" mode - it became very nicely responsive. I have never tried sport mode with sport engine setting - I imagine it would be like Formula 1! :-) Other things I'm still considering - an aftermarket heat shield for the turbo - so that the engine bay stays cooler and the hoses and cabling aren't subjected to such large temperature changes. Nice video! All the best, Rob in Switzerland.

[@CraigyGInDaHut1993]

I have exactly the same 1 which I am about to put in my Audi TT mk3 with the same engine as the GTI. Glad to here it makes such a difference and stops the wheel hop as it's so annoying trying to put the foot down

[@apexbrz2575]

I've read good things about the Advan Apex. its the tire i ordered for mine. its a 280 tw summer tire basically and it was very reasonably priced.

[@bertvanbrenk8078]

I just recently upgraded to Firestone Indy 500 tires on my mk7 GTI. They are amazing in terms of traction at a fraction of the cost of other performance tires

[@ColoredinLight]

I loved my indy 500 on the miata, definitely a good choice!

[@TheAceFox]

Hey bro, wanted to drop by and say thanks for the videos, getting some good ideas to tastefully mod the wife's GTI without her getting mad. As for your tire situation, we just switched to General GMax RS. They're basically Continentals for half the cost. Fun little tire to drive around town on, takes the turns harder, more confident under braking, but it's nothing crazy like an MPSS or a Potenza or anything. Just a subtle little sporty summer tire that compliments the car. Keep up the good content dude!

[@robertdavis5714]

Have a green one installed about 1 year ago and still feels exactly the same (which I like). Tires, put some wider rims than those stock 71/2" wide.

[@ColoredinLight]

That's the plan

[@BonoFreshMusic]

Thanks for the video, this could solve the dsg rattle at low speed when D or Reverse?

[@petescarp4275]

Great vid , good looking gti! Was curious if the mount broke in and got a little better with the vibration? looking to do this soon, oh and I just upgraded to Continental DWS 06 235-40-18 on my stock 2018 GTI SE rims when a size up on the thickness love these tires amazing!!

[@ColoredinLight]

Its definitely broken in some more. Certainly still vibrates a little, more noticeable when going into reverse but not too bad

[@Beardchanics]

Nice and easy, I need to get that done on my S3 only got engine/transmission mounts atm. Did you do the pendulum mount too?

[@ColoredinLight]

No just the bushing insert!

[@Beardchanics]

@@ColoredinLight Ok thanks, planning on it or do you think not as needed?

[@ColoredinLight]

@@Beardchanics I haven't looked too much into it, so I'm unsure at the moment!

[@Jstone17]

I know this is basic but could you show how you got the GTI on all 4 stands? When I do it I jack from the rear pinchwelds to put a stand under the front welds. Its sketchy. Do you use the subframe as a lift point?

[@Diminish12]

I'm looking to do an Insert now also. How has it held up? Did it soften up? Or are the vibrations in Cabin, in park and reverse the same?

[@ColoredinLight]

It's fine, still vibrates in reverse but otherwise is pretty tame

[@antoniomontes989]

Se le quitó la vibración estando parado?

[@MblCJluTEJlb]

Manufacturer instructions say to remove the inner portion of the lower puck, not stuff the Powerflex hybrid replacement into the existing one.

[@ColoredinLight]

Ok

[@gionta95]

Can I use red version (softest) to eliminate vibrations? It shows suitable for diesel models, can I use it on my Golf R? Will it fit? Thanks.

[@thomasr7429]

hello, Is the red version softer than the yellow one?

[@jaydenwaddington]

Did it ever bed in better over time? Also michelin pilot sport 4. Majority of us in uk run these and there like glue

[@ColoredinLight]

Yea it did, still noticable when in reverse

[@shrimpgordita]

What about 034 Motorsports's claim that you need the upper bracket too to prevent damage. Is that only for people who do burnouts?

[@ColoredinLight]

I think it just varies on how intense you want to go

[@vasky22]

I've seen on another channel that the bolt is a one-time torque bolt, and has to be replaced upon removal. Assuming you replaced the bolt, what did you torque it to?

[@c0Ld]

when i installed my bfi insert im pretty sure it was 75lbft + 90 degrees

[@dan.roberts]

Got a diesel varient as slightly softer 👍🏼

[@Diminish12]

Do you have a Link to the Diesel version?

[@thomasr7429]

hello, is the red version softer than the yellow one?

[@daydream2818]

How has it been so far ? And the nvh still the same?

[@ColoredinLight]

Still fine, I'm used to the vibrations at this point

[@daydream2818]

@@ColoredinLight i already have after market engine mounts so im already used to vibration also , I ordered the purple one since they didnt have the yellow one available! Thank u for the videos ! It really helps , keep up♥️♥️

[@hoselrocket2001]

How hard would that be to ever get back out if needed?

[@ColoredinLight]

Man I'm not sure. Worst case scenario you could probably cut it or drill it out piece by piece

[@muzesptr1994]

Hi - Do the vibrations go down after a while? Worth doing? Also, did you use the same bolt or buy new? Thanks

[@ColoredinLight]

Vibrations are non existent while driving, except in reverse. I'm still enjoying it, definitely used to it now. I used the same bolt, I know you're not supposed to but impatience got the best of me

[@muzesptr1994]

@@ColoredinLight did you also get a weird noise at stationary when in gear?

[@ColoredinLight]

I guess a little bit

[@KasamS]

Hows the wheel hop?

[@ColoredinLight]

Not there!

[@KasamS]

@@ColoredinLight how was it before, with ny gti currently ill get hop in 1st and 2nd unless i carefully roll into it

[@ColoredinLight]

@@KasamS certainly worse before without the insert

[@rcweed4820]

I put one in my cupra and it vibrated more than a rabbit at tick over , took it straight out piece of junk a,034 moterpsort billet is where its at

[@millicentgranger6035]

I know it "felt" like you broke your car ,but it beds in and is a definite improvement.

[@rcweed4820]

@millicentgranger6035 nah it doesn't the only way I could get it to feel half good was the correct torque settings on.the bolt

[@mightymqb4800]

I'm taking an 034 motorsport one out to fit one of these, the 034 one is way too harsh

[@wjfowlston8098]

how did the powerflex compare to the 034?

[@mightymqb4800]

@@wjfowlston8098 slightly better, after time the powrflex one wore in I'm happy with it now 👍🏻

[@wjfowlston8098]

@@mightymqb4800 Thanks for getting back. I staged 1 my TCR and have terrible wheel hop. I’ll get one ordered

[@mightymqb4800]

@@wjfowlston8098 awesome car choice, your welcome 👍🏻

[@yaoscaescobar365]

I bought powerflex engine mount and it made my car extremely uncomfortable because of the strong vibration in the hole car. They don’t accept returns don’t buy power flex

[@ColoredinLight]

Well I mean that's a pretty strong accusation in a video with someone who hasn't had any issues?