thegoth 5 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Cheers fella you got a link to the Vibratechnics ones ?Red ones sound pruuuddddyyyy :-p http://www.vibra-technics.co.uk/parts/part-results.asp?mid=13premium members also get a 15% discount :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 http://www.vibra-technics.co.uk/parts/part-results.asp?mid=12premium members also get a 15% discount :-)Muchos gracias Nige Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Muchos gracias Nige that fist link was for mk2s I've updated it to mk3s Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Vibratechnics all the way Ben. Those do look very similar though.So are the vibratechnics worth the extra cash ? oh just realised with my 15% they would be cheaper :$ sorry !! Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 They are good, well worth doing all of them, especially with the way they clean up the feel of the gear change Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 They dont have a buying site on the website - do you just call them to purchase them and to get our discount ? Ok am having a stupid day just looked and found my answer - please ignore me :$ :$ Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well it is friday afternoon Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 They dont have a buying site on the website - do you just call them to purchase them and to get our discount ? Ok am having a stupid day just looked and found my answer - please ignore me :$ :$ Details are in the premium members benefits forum under parts. I can't post a link as that would mean everyone could read it ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The VF mounts are too hard imo. The front one you can get away with because the whole cross member is isolated with rubber bushes.The rear and gearbox mounts transmit a LOT of noise and vibration into the cabin. I've seen the rear mount cups shear off the subframe from using mounts that too stiff, particularly solid and poly ones......but they never tell you things like that in the sales pitch ;-)The force and strain not taken up by a compressing engine mount has to go somewhere.....The rear mount cups are only tack welded on. I've had both of mine stitch welded all the way round to reinforce them. I'm not taking any chances when putting twice the factory torque through the drivetrain!The best compromise I've personally found is Vibratech competition front, Vibratech fast road rear and fast road gearbox. Or, if you don't mind a little extra harshness and noise, the Vibra comp gearbox mount utterly transforms the shift quality and cornering stability :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The best compromise I've personally found is Vibratech competition front' date=' Vibratech fast road rear and fast road gearbox. Or, if you don't mind a little extra harshness and noise, the Vibra comp gearbox mount utterly transforms the shift quality and cornering stability :-)[/quote']Cheers Kev have sent them an email to confirm prices and availability - all that I have read about doing these mounts is praise about how well they transform the handling so looks well worth it to me. Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The rear mount cups are only tack welded on. I noticed that when doing mine, that just seems so lazy on VWs part doesnt it, I went as far as looking at another VR to see if thats actually how they were and that mine wasnt just a tampered with one Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 They dont have a buying site on the website - do you just call them to purchase them and to get our discount ? Ok am having a stupid day just looked and found my answer - please ignore me :$ :$ Details are in the premium members benefits forum under parts. I can't post a link as that would mean everyone could read it ;-)The link breaks if you aint a premium member tho Nige, im sure of it Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 part numbes are at the beginning of the thread ... Link to post Share on other sites
Bora4mo 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Does anyone know of any supercharging options other than the centrifugal type?A roots or screw supercharger, with that lovely whine, and the much wider operating range, would be an interesting option.... Or even something like adapting a G60, or maybe two G40s?I know it would kill fuel consumption but I don't think any of us bought a 6 cylinder engine for the MPG, it could require a spacer to reduce the compression ratio of the engine slightly to prevent knocking tho.... Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Does anyone know of any supercharging options other than the centrifugal type?A roots or screw supercharger' date=' with that lovely whine, and the much wider operating range, would be an interesting option.... Or even something like adapting a G60, or maybe two G40s?I know it would kill fuel consumption but I don't think any of us bought a 6 cylinder engine for the MPG, it could require a spacer to reduce the compression ratio of the engine slightly to prevent knocking tho....[/quote']The reason that centrifugal chargers are used is that they are far more efficient. In order to increase the efficiency the blades have to run so close together in the other types.. The Mini Cooper S is a prime example and hence why the engines are now turbo.The Roots and screw types require considerably more power to even rotate the charger. Look at the top fuel dragsters, monster HP yes but it requires something like 500-800HP to make 4500HP.If you need to run lower compression it will not be because of the pressure but more the heat left in the charged air. Link to post Share on other sites
Bora4mo 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Very true, but a centrifugal supercharger doesn't develop appreciable boost at low RPM. Its boost threshold is always within a 1500 or so RPM of redline.A roots or screw supercharger is compressing air as soon as it is turning... Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 You do have the advantage of AWD I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 ok this is a bit of a case of "a mate down the pub told me" but he did so there !! he doesn't have vr's but other cars with chargers and says he always gives the belts a small spray of silicone lubricant every once in a while - is this worth it or a pile of you know what ??? Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Its bollocks, silicone will actually dehydrate the belt and age it alot faster as it will go brittle and crack, same goes for silicone based tyre shine and trim shine, its crapYou can actually get belt dressing sprayhttp://www.onlinebearings.co.uk/tygris-belt-dressing-spray-pr-16370.html Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Its bollocks' date=' silicone will actually dehydrate the belt and age it alot faster as it will go brittle and crack, same goes for silicone based tyre shine and trim shine, its crapYou can actually get belt dressing sprayhttp://www.onlinebearings.co.uk/tygris-belt-dressing-spray-pr-16370.html[/quote']cheers mate was not sure he was on the level - so is the belt spray worth getting then ?? Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Though about it but never bothered myself, maybe if I was having belt slip problems id give it a blast, but seeing as there was no recommendation to treat the belt I wouldnt bother Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 yep wd40 and stuff based around it will kill any rubber based belt.. however, its handy for elimanting squeaks.. on a short term ( very) basis.. Link to post Share on other sites
IanH26 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Can anyone point me in the direction of someone that can help with parts for a Z-engineering S/C.Looking for reconditioning the S/C, brackets and belts for one.Any help please,Ian Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 PM Ben Seabrook mate he has one as well and knows where to get belts and bearings from Link to post Share on other sites
IanH26 0 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for help Craggsy..Ian Link to post Share on other sites
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