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Mk7 GTI Powerflex Dogbone Engine Mount Insert - Too Stiff or Just Right?

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Get a dogbone insert here: https://bit.ly/3xodJqv DISCLOSURE: We may earn a commission when you use one of our coupons/links to make a purchase. Ever since I got the GTI, I noticed the terrible wheel hop on hard acceleration where the entire front half of the car felt like a sponge. The 500 treadwear tires didn't help, but if we want grip and convert that power to ground we need to stiffen up the front mount. I ordered the 'Street' durometer insert from Powerflex, as recommended. It's a pretty straightforward install and the bushing sits TIGHT inside the engine mount. This equates to a roughly 25% increase in NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) in the inside of the car. BUT, the wheel hop is all but gone leaving a stiffer and much more satisfying feeling that comes when you put your foot down. The noise and vibration is really nonexistent when moving, reverse gear is the most noticeable and at stop lights/signs it's really not bad at all. My GTI is the main car for baby transporting, and testing with a newborn she doesn't seem to mind at all. Thank you all for watching! Please be sure to subscribe for more and drop those comments and leave a like! SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/2IHFZcj WATCH MORE NC MIATA CONTENT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy_8smHsQG0&list=PLD7yUdDeNT-a5ulM7IT3Frsz44AjVMKHx FOLLOW COLORED IN LIGHT: INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/coloredinlight FACEBOOK https://facebook.com/coloredinlight Watch More Colored in Light: Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY4X0j4Srik&list=PLD7yUdDeNT-YkcwVX6ZdCKLtRVviUeSXW Car Meets and Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocKwUmqr9_0&list=PLD7yUdDeNT-brsZZVXEphmguuFcF1hjBB NC Miata 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i37xlW0ZwAc&list=PLD7yUdDeNT-YKG98Bvg80K4dbB3aQ20Ua ABOUT COLORED IN LIGHT Jackson Ralston, or known here as Colored in Light, is a video creator and car enthusiast based in Texas. On this channel, we take a deep dive into all things Miatas, cars and life in the pursuit of all things automotive! From how-to videos, vlogs and product features and reviews, Colored in Light is the place for car enthusiasts. ------------------------------------VIDEO CREATION GEAR-------------------------------------- CAMERAS DSLR Camera (Sony A7) - https://amzn.to/2qU95BU GoPro Session - https://amzn.to/2sBBcWV GoPro Hero 3+ Black - https://amzn.to/2EnfKHZ CAMERA MOUNTS Suction Mount - https://amzn.to/2LYIgUI Joby GorillaPod 3K Kit - https://amzn.to/2YTEkcZ GoPro Accessories - https://amzn.to/35uDd5X CASES and PACKS Cheap GoPro Travel Case - https://amzn.to/2PpIx55 LENSES Sony 50mm FE - https://amzn.to/2M0Vdx8 Sony 28-70mm FE - https://amzn.to/35oJNLg AUDIO Rode VideoMicro - https://amzn.to/2PPRDai Rode VideoMic - https://amzn.to/2PSq8wH Sony VO Recorder - https://amzn.to/36I4t1e THE MOD LIST All Products and Links - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1je70z708PbVHNAPzMFcfT8PrGKv2uqaU1PJzujIltLs/edit?usp=sharing

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