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Cupra 280 Neuspeed Bush Insert review
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Couldn't find it on the official Powerflex website but found it here. There is also a black version I believe.
http://www.nvmotorsport.com/shop/#!...-Large-PFF85-83X/p/74104150/category=17753007
http://www.nvmotorsport.com/shop/#!...-Large-PFF85-83X/p/74104150/category=17753007
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Looks like a good offering, well thought out with seperate offerings for each mount type and choice of four executions:
- Regular (both comfort and performance) looks very similar to the Neuspeed offer
- Race (harder, track use only)
- Diesel (softer to not cause excessive noise?)
- Hybrid (replaces complete lower half of bush and inserts for the upper, without subframe removal).
Have a look under your car to see which mount type you have.
- Regular (both comfort and performance) looks very similar to the Neuspeed offer
- Race (harder, track use only)
- Diesel (softer to not cause excessive noise?)
- Hybrid (replaces complete lower half of bush and inserts for the upper, without subframe removal).
Have a look under your car to see which mount type you have.
Here is the official release on their blog:
https://www.powerflex.co.uk/blog/nl2016-42-vag-golf-7-a3-leon-octavia
https://www.powerflex.co.uk/blog/nl2016-42-vag-golf-7-a3-leon-octavia
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Ordered the hybrid version for mine as I still get wheel hop with the Neuspeed even though it is much less severe (and comfort is great). Anyhow a solid bush is better than an insert, and if it can be done halfway without removing the subframe.... I'll report back on how it affects comfort and how much a pain it is to remove the original.
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Thanks for the link. Some interesting options on offer. Thinking hybrid too, as long as the installation process isn't too difficult for a novice like myself. Really keen to reduce the wheel-hop which is driving me potty. Look forward to hearing how you get on.
Insert will be a lot easier, much less things that can go awry. Probably very similar results, I'm mostly curious but won't prioritise installing the hybrid so could be some time before I have a go at it.
The insert I even managed to assemble without lifting the car, was a bit awkward though but possible.
The insert I even managed to assemble without lifting the car, was a bit awkward though but possible.
Had a look today when changing oil. After 6000miles the Neuspeed looks in perfect shape.
To get the hybrid one in, the lower part needs to come out, seems like the only way to get the lower part out is to chop it up. Not really ready to do that yet. Perhaps come spring when I get more hopping I'll have a go... And know what part to order in case I don't like the result.
To get the hybrid one in, the lower part needs to come out, seems like the only way to get the lower part out is to chop it up. Not really ready to do that yet. Perhaps come spring when I get more hopping I'll have a go... And know what part to order in case I don't like the result.
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Here a good new vid showing the hassle in removing the lower original bush.
https://youtu.be/8vNRLt2pZAM
I have returned the hybrid and now have the powerflex track version insert, to be installed come spring. We'll see if that will give an even better compromise
https://youtu.be/8vNRLt2pZAM
I have returned the hybrid and now have the powerflex track version insert, to be installed come spring. We'll see if that will give an even better compromise
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Similar concept to the mk2, but you need to get an insert that exactly matches your mk3 mount that comes in two versions. On that criteria, I would suggest the Powerflex ones are the best bet with two shape versions to fit the two variants of the mount, and each available in four different hardnesses, from soft diesel (red), regular (yellow), track/high-power (purple) to race (black). So you can choose your compromise between comfort and performance. Reasonably priced and decent hardware. Still have to install mine though instead of the Neuspeed.
As for warranty, long term it is possible that you wear out the mount itself quicker because of friction with the insert (this is why a close fit is important), but that should be long past the warranty period. Can't see how they would object having it there otherwise. If anything, it should keep things from breaking...
As for warranty, long term it is possible that you wear out the mount itself quicker because of friction with the insert (this is why a close fit is important), but that should be long past the warranty period. Can't see how they would object having it there otherwise. If anything, it should keep things from breaking...
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Just go for it you won't regret. On top, how would they be able to trace it back to that if anything does go wrong when you remove it, it leaves zero traceI so hate that wheel hop, it sounds so destructive and hard to the carIs it officially OK by SEAT? It just have to be like that etc..? I would not like to mess with the warranty, but really would like to get the go away.
Most people aren't that keen on removing dogbone mounts and stuff for e.g. a simple oil change (been there done that). If you're in an accident and gets towed I guess you won't remove it either (not been there yet
).Vin number can help, but best way to be sure is to put your phone on a piece of cardboard and from the left side of the car (it's located slightly off centre to the left in driving direction), film the underside between the front wheels of your car moving the cardboard slowly with the flashlight on. Review footage, take screenshot of mount and delete movie.
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