Polybush Engine Mounts

[ben3486]

Going to do the upper engine mount, dog bone and the upper gear box mount but I can only find the upper engine mount and dog bone as polybush?

Also, am I wasting my time and money going polybush? The cars a daily and there is a fair amount of movement so they do need replacing and figured I may as well do the lot all at once. I think its mainly the gear box mount that needs doing though.

Look forward to some responses.

Ben

 

[Rik Perry]

TBH as a daily I'd just repace with new OEM ..

 

[ben3486]

ah ok. id read some good things about the dogbone polybush tightening up the gear changes etc. maybe just get that one and leave the rest oem

 

[bearne1]

Just changed all 3 on mine, went for the Febi 'Kangoo' upper gearbox mount, a Twingo RS upper engine mount (Kangoo one below is the same) and an Evol dogbone mount. The Kangoo mounts are slightly stiffer than Renault RS OEM ones due to the movement of the diesel engine.

Cannot rate Evol Engineering enough, bought the mount second hand on eBay and he has offered great help and support as it came with the racing bushes. Ran this for a week and it was great although it felt too harsh for a daily driver. Since replaced the bushes with the blue road ones which were sent by Evol and it is perfect for everyday use.

If you get stuck with anything and fitting give me a shout. The upper gearbox one seemed a ballache from reading other peoples stories but it was an absolute doddle.

Upper gearbox £9.78 delivered - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Febi-T...452666?hash=item51db96ee3a:g:1ZIAAOSwiO9XiVZb

Upper engine mount £23.71 delivered - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Febi-Righ...822773?hash=item5b0a0faa75:g:QLIAAOSwZVlXi-J-

 

[Dazzler32]

I've just ordered these Febi mounts. How are you finding them?

 

[bearne1]

Absolutely fine, I've not really noticed a huge difference, the dogbone makes it feel like a different car.

The upper engine mount on the LHS on mine was shot but the gearbox one was not too bad at all. On the dogbone the bigger bush was rather perished but still did its job.

 

[dablk]

I vibratech and Poly dog bone 120 when I had it. Was carefully to tighten from top to bottom. The inside cabin rattle and shaky rear view wasn't too bad for a weekend car. Wouldn't want it on a daily. plus it starts to show evwry Bit of trim you have..

I felt it improved things but how much compared to brand new oem.. who knows.

 

[ben3486]

sorry to bring this back up. @bearne1 do you have any other links for the upper gearbox mount? the one linked is sold out. just got a email after waiting for it for a week

 

[bearne1]

No worries, see pm

 

[ben3486]

Finally got round to doing a bulk load of jobs on the Trophy. Im amazed how much of a difference polybushing the dog bone mount has made!! The car feels tighter and more responsive and gear changes aren't sloppy any more. One of the best "upgrades" I've probably ever done to a car! Totally recommend. And thanks @bearne1 for the info with the other stuff.

 

[bearne1]

Did you get the gearbox mount OK?

 

[ben3486]

Yes mate cheers. Doddle to change too.