B6 S4 Engine Mounts: BFI vs Creative Steel

[zarati]

My S4 is up on the lift and needs mounts. The crappy 034 mounts did their thing and pulled right out of the rubber like I've seen happen many times before.
I've been waiting for STERN to get their mounts back in stock all winter but sounds like it will be another month or two and I can't wait any longer.
Both BFI and Creative Steel have pretty nice looking mounts. Thoughts on which one to go with? Summary Below. Creative steel are slightly cheaper but by the time you calculate Shipping, etc its less than $50 difference.

BFI: $440 for a pair. / Free Shipping / They have a $15 off coupon if new client.
https://blackforestindustries.com/co...44002669723895
- Pros: Seem to have a good reputation. We can see their design on their website and it looks like a solid design. Offer both 65 & 85 Durometer options. Free shipping.
- Cons: Slightly more expensive. Not sure how their customers service is, I called them mulitple times and left messages and never got a call back. Sent and email and got a very cryptic response that wasn't helpful.

Creative Steel: $ 370 for a pair. / $22 shipping.
https://creative-steel.com/shop/audi...engine-mounts/
- Pros: Similar design maybe but can't see inside. Lower cost. Good service. I've called and spoken to them and had multiple email replies. Seem to have favorable reviews on the MBZ and Chevy sites.
- Cons: No history in this platform? Only one Durometer ( 75). Have no idea what internal design is like on these so no idea of BFI is a better design.

Thoughts? I'd love to hear some firsthand. I'm leaning towards BFI only because it appears there is MORE Poly in them which might help dampen NVH more? Not sure though as the MBZ guys speak favorably of the Creative Steel mounts ( Slightly more NVH at idle, better feel, etc). Also like the fact that Creative Steel seems to have better service.

Thanks

[Matthewest91]

Try creative steel, that’s my vote.
It’s all the same shit really.
Bfi just seem like over priced stern imho


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[CrickiKaze]

Base your choice off of what durometer bushing/possible NVH you deem livable. The amount of poly doesn't matter necessarily unless it needs to be serviced more frequently due to damage, its the durometer with 85 giving more NVH than 65.

[ShelbyM3]

My vote is Creative Steel. They’re based out of Oregon, where I’m at, and I have a buddy who knows the guys. He helped R&D the engine mounts and has ran them for 5 years in his stage 3 Allroad. He drag races that haas and launches it pretty damn hard. He’s been nothing but pleased with them. They put a lot of effort into the ELIMIVIBE mount creating a firm mount without a lot of harshness added. He actually just threw another set in his wife’s Allroad because the 034 ones he had had separated.


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