APR Pendulum Mount & Dogbone Insert

[launchd]

I've given APR enough time to respond... They apparently don't care enough to do damage control SO, without further ado, it is my pleasure to bring to you (forum dwellers who hate APR or users who may be considering APR's insert/pendulum mount solution) my twisted APR pendulum mount & bent dogbone insert. They failed their only task on my APR Stage 2 (high torque) MK7.5. Enjoy!

 

[Diggs24]

If this was the first time I'd seen this I'd be lying. Sorry.

 

[launchd]

If this was the first time I'd seen this I'd be lying. Sorry.

I was sort've surprised, but it is what it is. I'm convinced inserts are a waste of time now.

Edit: This was my third insert - 034 (bent), BFI (didn't feel like it was doing much), APR (bent)

 

[Diggs24]

I came to the same conclusion so went directly to the hybrid:

https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/p...ower-engine-mount-hybrid-bushing-large-a-2900

 

[Mk7Matt]

Damn! Was considering the pendulum mount to go with the powerflex hybrid puck...may go with the ECS version instead.

 

[Diggs24]

apr arm doesnt fit with the puck anyways

roceuro does

 

[IanCH]

Isn't the 034 the true complete solution? They found out early on you needed the backside reinforcement...

I haven't read enough about it first hand from users so if I'm way off base here feel free to correct me!

 

[Gptuners]

Has no one done the Racingline dogbone?

It looks great, but I've never seen anyone actually report on it.

 

[launchd]

Isn't the 034 the true complete solution? They found out early on you needed the backside reinforcement...

I haven't read enough about it first hand from users so if I'm way off base here feel free to correct me!

No, it's not a complete solution. It's two pieces of aluminum wedged in the OEM rubber bushing. Their lower insert was bending (this came out first) so their solution was to put another piece of aluminum in the mix to relieve some of the load... Not a good solution at all.

I ended up with a slightly modified complete replacement polyurethane mount (replaced entire OEM rubber bushing) originally designed for the TTRS/RS3... FSB went in, took advantage of the subframe being down. The difference is incredible. NVH has increased, but it was TOTALLY worth it.

 

[launchd]

Has no one done the Racingline dogbone?

It looks great, but I've never seen anyone actually report on it.

Are you referring to this?

https://xlr8performance.com/i-72742...13QjfPZ3kwyDDKlVbKGiwzg33-XvvPWhoCGk8QAvD_BwE

 

[PowerDemon]

I came to the same conclusion so went directly to the hybrid:

https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/p...ower-engine-mount-hybrid-bushing-large-a-2900

Yup. I love the Powerflex solution. Not only do they make a great product but they’re also a great US based company. I bent the retaining plate on mine installing it and they express shipped me a new plate that day.

 

[IanCH]

So I can definitely see that a proper rubber upgrade is better than patching it with metal shims albeit more involved. The opportunity to deadset the subframe and fsb is nice. I thought that maybe the 034 full kit would be acceptable but if it still doesn't give you enough reinforcement then it ain't worth bothering!

 

[launchd]

So I can definitely see that a proper rubber upgrade is better than patching it with metal shims albeit more involved. The opportunity to deadset the subframe and fsb is nice. I thought that maybe the 034 full kit would be acceptable but if it still doesn't give you enough reinforcement then it ain't worth bothering!

Bingo! FSB, full bushing replacement, deadset kit =

 

[Diggs24]

034 can’t even make engine mounts that aren’t junk.

 

[billbadass]

has anyone had issues with the 034 mounts when using both the bottom and the center aluminum pieces?