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Old 05-30-2012, 11:05 PM
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hey so im ready to go ahaead and order an apr snub mount for my audi. i have a few questions. anything i need to know when installing this? it just replaces the stock driver side front motor mount rite? any other mounts i can replace for $60 or less to reduce slop or is that about it? just want to know better what im getting myself into lol. thanks guys in advance

i did search btw and didnt find answers on my Q specifically
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 07:05 AM
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The snub mount is separate from the other two motor mounts. If I may make a recommendation, I've read that the APR mount can be a bit harsh and noisy. I have a Stern snub mount and I love it. Plus its like $30. They sell all kinds of Stern mounts here:

PURE Motorsport, LLC : Quattro

I've only heard good things about Stern's stuff and there's plenty to be had there for under $60.

As for the install, Google for DIY's. Some people have to go so far as to put the car in the service position, others manage to do it without.
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 11:09 AM
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thanks that helps alot ill prob go with the stern since im a stickler but they are on back order for now so ill have to wait lol
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 11:48 AM
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Forgot to mention, there's a little lip on the inside diameter of the Stern piece. You might have to trim it a little to get it over the stud thingy on the IC hard pipe. Prolly doesn't make much sense as I describe it, but you'll see what I mean when you get in there.
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 01:29 PM
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yea i found a DIY that mentions it. also i looked at my car and i completely understand what it is im buying now, lol i thought it was a motor mount, but its really just a bushing to absorb shock in the linear line of engine to drivetrain. gotcha lol
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 01:30 PM
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Might as well do the side mounts too if you're pulling the front bumper assembly to get at the snub.

If you replace the side motor mounts (~$45 each), make sure you have a 13mm "stubby" box wrench. The passenger side mount top nut is a biatch to access without a shortened wrench
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 02:40 PM
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mine are actually in really good shape, so i prob wont replace them. cause i dont wand a $30 improvement to become a $120 binge in total. if that makes sense
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 03:53 PM
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Sounds good. I just did my passenger motor mount and kicked myself for not doing it when I changed the snub four months ago.

My passenger motor mount had a crack in it -- completely failed.
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 10:59 PM
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Ill look mine over good, i just dont have at that cash at the moment, otherwise i would replace my throttle body too
 
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Old 06-01-2012, 01:51 PM
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Be careful slipping the mount on, I wasn't and caught my finger between it and the bracket, hurt like a bastard. I can also vouch for the stern, no extra vibrations and I can definitely feel a difference.
 


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