ECS Snub Mount and new Bosch plugs going in today, Vogtland COs ordered!

[tadhgbrosnan]

Should have the coils on by next week. Can't wait.

[WinterRunner]

hows the snub mount? I am considering buying one, but im not sure if ill notice any performance increases, esp. since i drive a tip..... Let me know , thanks.

[tadhgbrosnan]

I'll let you know after the first drive. By all accounts, it is a HUGE improvement to the driving experience in 6mt cars. I've read the difference is less dramatic for Tip cars, though.

[covertS4driver]

Did you install the snub yourself? I want to get one, but it seems like a tough install.
I will prob try it anyways! :)

[tadhgbrosnan]

a few on AZ have done it themselves and the consensus seems to be it's worth paying to have someone else do it. my local quoted me around $200 for the install.

[jhsu]

i installed mine myself and it's a real PITA, but a very worthwhile mod, especially when coupled with a short shift kit. I would definitely pay someone to do it.

[WinterRunner]

Anyoe with a Tip have a consensus on the mod? i'd be interested in what they have to say............

[VR2V8]

The snub install is actually very EASY.........provided you have someone helping you. At first I tried making the room to work by wedging a hammer in there. It didn't work out too well and I could only get about 1/8-1/4 turns at a time on each bolt. Loosen the bumper rebar bolts and have a friend pull on the rad support to give you room to work. Doing it this way I was able to turn all the bolts entire revolutions at a time.

By myself, it took over 2 hours just to get the old snub out. With a friend helping, it took less than 5 minutes to get the new snub installed and torqued. And another 20min or so to put the rest of the car back together.


So take it as you will:
By yourself--> PITA, frustrating, time consuming
With help--> Easy, could probably do the entire disassembly, swap, and re-assembly in about an hour.

[covertS4driver]

Did it in about an hour? That is awesome!!

I have also heard that it is a great mod for the MT. Don't know about the tip

[WinterRunner]

Any Tip guys have this?

[blacksheep]

Sorry, newb here - what is a snub mount? Is it a good upgrade for a RS4?

[WinterRunner]

Sorry, newb here - what is a snub mount? Is it a good upgrade for a RS4?

Its an engine mount, it helps with shifts and such, and yes it would benefit a RS4, considering its a stick.

[swoyekr.]

Didn't APR have a bad batch of these? What's the deal?

[WinterRunner]

Didn't APR have a bad batch of these? What's the deal?

I remember reading something about APRs snub mounts but im not sure what it was.....

[VR2V8]

Didn't APR have a bad batch of these? What's the deal?

Yes, a bunch of people had them split in half. That was a while ago and I haven't read about it happening to anyone in a while.

[tadhgbrosnan]

Got a call from the shop and they adjusted their initial estimate on the install from 2 hours to 4 hours. Told them to hold off for now. I am going to look around for a more reasonable deal. So....no snub mount today for me.

[VR2V8]

Got a call from the shop and they adjusted their initial estimate on the install from 2 hours to 4 hours. Told them to hold off for now. I am going to look around for a more reasonable deal. So....no snub mount today for me.

I can almost guarantee you that's because they think they need to remove the entire rad support do the job. If you really don't want to try it yourself, I'd find a shop that's more familiar with Audi's. I don't even think an Audi dealer would need 4 hours to do the swap.

[tadhgbrosnan]

Sadly enough, this was the local stealership. I asked around and was told these are some of the most experienced Audi guys in the area. Appears not. Thankfully, I have more options available but will have to travel farther to use'em.