CarlosCanizares
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Surrey, BC, Canada
- Car(s)
- Mk7 Golf R
Also, check YouTube for reviews on those inserts. It’s one of the best bangs for your buck in the platform.
7
Manual Golf R Owners - Dogbone worth it?
- Thread starter dman918
- Start date
I highly recommend the APR insert, it is steel vs aluminum and should be less prone to bending or get a poly insert. Also do not take it off every time you go to the dealer unless you want to keep a stock of the bolt that goes through it on hand. It's a stretch bolt and if you reuse it too much, it will break. They are only like $6.
TrinivdubOG
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Caribbean
I removed my 034 insert and replaced it with the APR insert, a lot more NVH experienced. Did you feel a lot more vibration when idling? With the 034 never felt this much vibration before, might end up switching them out again or raise the idle rpm.
I swapped from a CTS insert (same as 034) to the BFI poly insert, but I also did the motor and trans mount at the same time, so there was quite a bit more NVH, but I can't blame it on the insert. The aluminum insert I took out was definitely shot though.
Morphine
Ready to race!
- Location
- Lower Slobbovia
I would rather have a rhinoceros lay eggs in my ear then put any one of these on.
They are great if you want your car to feel and sound like a tractor.
They are great if you want your car to feel and sound like a tractor.
TrinivdubOG
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Caribbean
Doesn't change the sound 
But you are correct about the feel
But you are correct about the feel
Tigsel
Ready to race!
- Location
- The other side
If you install it right it will not have much NVH if any. The problem with 034 is it bends and cracks over time. My first one was replaced under warranty, the second one is still in and it looks like it is slightly bent too. As far as is it worth it? Definitely yes, especially if you like to push your car, IMO.
Golfs everyday
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- USA
I run a 034 dog bone on my Golf-R. Car feels stock besides a tighter drivetrain, no added NVH or tractor noise. The 034 isn’t as severe as some might think.