[jlcf22]

I know there fairly new but has anyone tried them? Looks like their more solid than the Powerflex black race inserts. Thinking about trying them out. Thoughts?

[feuer]

Should be deeper to work efficiently I think.

[jlcf22]

Originally Posted by feuer

Should be deeper to work efficiently I think.

Can you elaborate a little bit more?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by jlcf22

Can you elaborate a little bit more?

Just search on Google for images from other types of subframe mounts inserts.

[jlcf22]

Originally Posted by feuer

Just search on Google for images from other types of subframe mounts inserts.

Nevermind I get what your saying these look short

[feuer]

Originally Posted by jlcf22

Nevermind I get what your saying these look short

Yes, short and pricey. You can get proper bushings for same money.

[maddmatth]

Doubt there's much to gain from being any stiffer than the powerflex black. They're already solid, and you're still left with the rubber bushing. Either way you have an end result similar to having the M3 bushings (if they fill the gaps completely) because the rest of the bushing material you have in there is rubber.

I'd say save the money and get the poly ones, otherwise just get full bushings for maximum stiffness - powerflex black or AKG race (the red ones).

Get Turner aluminium bushings if money is no object. IMO though you'd gain nothing from that over hard poly bushes as they already allow virtually no flex, besides making installation even harder if you enjoy a challenge.

[jlcf22]

Originally Posted by maddmatth

Doubt there's much to gain from being any stiffer than the powerflex black. They're already solid, and you're still left with the rubber bushing. Either way you have an end result similar to having the M3 bushings (if they fill the gaps completely) because the rest of the bushing material you have in there is rubber.

I'd say save the money and get the poly ones, otherwise just get full bushings for maximum stiffness - powerflex black or AKG race (the red ones).

Get Turner aluminium bushings if money is no object. IMO though you'd gain nothing from that over hard poly bushes as they already allow virtually no flex, besides making installation even harder if you enjoy a challenge.

Yeah I made up my mind and I'm going with AMG red for subframe now I'm wondering if I should upgrade my diff bushings but don't know if I want to deal with nvh maybe I'll just add a diff brace.. I have MMP stage 3 turbos hopefully that will be enough to keep the rear end in check

[maddmatth]

Originally Posted by jlcf22

Yeah I made up my mind and I'm going with AMG red for subframe now I'm wondering if I should upgrade my diff bushings but don't know if I want to deal with nvh maybe I'll just add a diff brace.. I have MMP stage 3 turbos hopefully that will be enough to keep the rear end in check

AKG red + a simple diff brace is what I have. I feel and hear a slightly stronger kick from the DCT trans when downshifting sometimes but that's about it. I'd recommend it.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by maddmatth

AKG red + a simple diff brace is what I have. I feel and hear a slightly stronger kick from the DCT trans when downshifting sometimes but that's about it. I'd recommend it.

I recommend VWetish lockdown

[jlcf22]

Originally Posted by feuer

I recommend VWetish lockdown

you recommend the lockdown over the brace(plate)? why so?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by jlcf22

you recommend the lockdown over the brace(plate)? why so?

I assume you are referring to the kit. I call both diff lockdowns as they essentially do the same. Application would vary depending on Vehicle mods and intended use I would imagine.

[maddmatth]

Originally Posted by feuer

I recommend VWetish lockdown

Yes I bought the brace from him. I like it over the others I've seen for one reason - no welds. A single piece of metal that looks like it would flex rather than snap under stress.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by maddmatth

Yes I bought the brace from him. I like it over the others I've seen for one reason - no welds. A single piece of metal that looks like it would flex rather than snap under stress.

Yeah, I have seen the post: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=325

[maddmatth]

Originally Posted by feuer

Yeah, I have seen the post: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=325

Woah damn :O