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DreamWeaver Seriously Crusin Dubber

173 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#1009220
Interested in hearing some feedback/experiences - As I am looking do what has already been done in the following link: http://www.volksbolts.com/faq/gearbox-rear.htm

Similar to the above, I already have the CB rhino mounts - what I am look to achieve is to simply replacing the factory original cradle (that fits to the frame horns and holds the trans from the bottom) with the HD empi bottom mount - NOT THE STRAP, similar to the link above, to help support a bigger motor and new trans.

Simply speaking what I want to do is - retain my CB Rhino mounts & use the bottom of the empi HD trans mount; my question is: will the empi HD mount give me grief?


The reason for these specific parts to be used and not more full on tech is because it isn't a drag car and its pretty low, so I figure I can replace what is nackked, support the new set up and retain most of the ground clearance, and retain drive quality.

Ideally; ground clearance similar to the bellow image (although the image has a solid mount set up - no padding- from my research the ground clearance should be the same)




Your constructive feedback is welcomed

Thanks Dubbers
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#1009232
I bought my front mount mount from vee force racing, weld in mount takes a bit of time to fit but worth it.

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karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1009282
Nice clean undercarriage vwo60- good to see you cleaned up the oil leaks for the photo😂
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1009285
will the empi HD mount give me grief

any EMPI item will give you grief
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

DreamWeaver Seriously Crusin Dubber

173 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#1009539
vw54 wrote:will the empi HD mount give me grief

any EMPI item will give you grief
Nice one, this is true
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DreamWeaver Seriously Crusin Dubber

173 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#1009541
vwo60 wrote:I bought my front mount mount from vee force racing, weld in mount takes a bit of time to fit but worth it.
Thanks for the pic, I looked in to this mod, ACN have a bolt in version however the concern I have is ground clearance.
Sitting just before the rear wheels it vulnerable to scrapeage.
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#1009653
Sway bar is lower and there has never been any issues with hitting anything, if your car is that low then you will have a problem, the bolt on mount from ACN does only half the job.