Uprated rear engine mounts (currently available)

[Scoff]

I've been talking about these for long enough, so it was about time I got to work!!

I have made a jig to allow the production of some stiff rear engine mounts. I don't really need to tell you the benefits of stiffening the engine up, because if you don't know how that helps then you probably don't need one! In short though: improved control in hard launching and between gears. Reduced gear lever movement also. The downside will be an increase in vibration and noise, so probably not for cars that spend most of their time on the road.

The mount is very similar to the ones I've done in the past for select folks only instead of the uber expensive uprated VW mounts they instead use a common but hugely uprated rubber mount from a landrover V8. Pro's are that they're cheap to buy and replace in the future. Cons are that they are not as shiney ;)

Some pics attached. They bolt right into the normal location without the need to modify a thing.

If you want one then let me know, I'll just make them as people want them. Some of the steel is a bit on the steep side and they take a good hour to make each one so they need to be £40 + £4.00 recorded p&p.

Any questions, fire away :cool:

[car.crash]

yes please. payment details ?

[Logg]

I'll have one please!

[turbo ted]

i'll have one aswell

[TrixNFlix]

Me too, please Chris. :agree:

[Scoff]

Cripes, that was quick :laugh:

Cool, those that definately want one can PM or email me their prefered delivery address and send a paypal to sales@efi-parts.co.uk . If you are not yet in the age of 'tinternet trading then you can send me a cheque I guess, PM or email for details.

I best get making some more :cool:

[dangerous dave]

im interested but just fecked my back up at work so i best not go spending anymore just yet:( if your going make them for a while i'll be back when all is well:)

[Mudslinger]

Ill defo have 1 , will pay via paypal on thursday ;)

[car.crash]

received mine today. excellent thanks alot scoff.

[Scoff]

Cheers all, I've took some better pictures and added them to the first post. Working my way though the list, thanks to everyone who's interested/ordered one :)

[Alex]

I'm interested Scoff. I haven't the funds at the moment with Christmas coming up etc, but I'll contact you in the new year for one. :agree:

[robw]

I'm interested Scoff. I haven't the funds at the moment with Christmas coming up etc, but I'll contact you in the new year for one. :agree:

me too,just what ive been after

[THE MASTER]

just wish i had all thouse coupe mounts that i took off in 88 . argghhhhhh

[Scoff]

Thanks for the orders guys, those that havn't received them yet should see them on Tuesday, they should be finished this weekend and sent on Monday :)

[car.crash]

we fitted one of these today to loggs car. goes on perfect without any hassle. tried to rock the engine by hand and it barely moved. these should be nice and stiff under load.

[Logg]

we fitted one of these today to loggs car. goes on perfect without any hassle. tried to rock the engine by hand and it barely moved. these should be nice and stiff under load.

You bugger :wasntme: I was just about to post on here! Just what the man says :agree::agree::smokin:

[Scoff]

Thanks for the feedback guys, glad they fit up OK.

I think the worst that may have occured during fitting was that the mounting holes may have needed a file, etc. I drilled the mounting holes @ 12mm to allow for some variation (bolts are M10). The original mounts have an elongated hole on the right hand side, possibly indicating that some subframes are slightly different than others. Who knows, but no problems as of yet :)

[Matt Cole]

Any vibration or noise issues chap? Report please.

[Os8472]

PM for you in the new year Scoff, can't afford it right this minute

[Logg]

Any vibration or noise issues chap? Report please.

The car is still in bits I just need to remember where i put all the bits to put it back together before I find any of that out! :sad2:

[Ross]

hi scoff are these available any time or just in batches if so when will you next be doin some? cheers

[Brigsy]

Got mine fitted, bolted straight on looks the business. Hardly any engine movement compared to o.e :agree:

[jonnyshaw49]

how easy are they to fit?? can it be done with engine in place??

[Matt Cole]

Got mine fitted, bolted straight on looks the business. Hardly any engine movement compared to o.e :agree:

What car has that gone on Briggs?

[TrixNFlix]

Got mine fitted, bolted straight on looks the business. Hardly any engine movement compared to o.e :agree:

hi brigsy, have you found alot of vibrational noise in the car, since fitting this? I have one, but after seeing it, looks very good, but maybe a bit hard for me using in an everyday car, possibly :laugh:

[Kris M]

What car has that gone on Briggs?

we, fitted it to his van :cool:

[Brigsy]

hi brigsy, have you found alot of vibrational noise in the car, since fitting this? I have one, but after seeing it, looks very good, but maybe a bit hard for me using in an everyday car, possibly :laugh:

Pass mate, Van is still off the road for now. Idle is rough & rattles through the van as is, seems fine on idle.

[Scoff]

hi scoff are these available any time or just in batches if so when will you next be doin some? cheers

Hi ross, they're available whenever you need one, just shout.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Hi ross, they're available whenever you need one, just shout.

Scoff buddy , any chance of getting one of these for the cup ...please...:)

[Os8472]

Cash sent Scoff, ta bud

[Os8472]

Got mine this morning, damn post office ****ers:mad:

Looks the nuts, fits perfectly and stiffens up the engine massively, thanks Scoff top work fella

[markey b]

scoff, do you take paypal??

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Scoff , i have just sent the money to you pay pal buddy , many thanks , matty..:)

[Os8472]

scoff, do you take paypal??

read the thread ya lazy git lol

[Scoff]

markey, yes, see further up the thread mate :)

jesus, received thanks, I'll get cracking tomorrow for you :)

[markey b]

i'm gonna have to wait until end of the month until i can order mine, but i do defo want one, obviously dont make it till you see the payment

are they red or blue only?

[Scoff]

currently all red but I can do special requests if need be :D

[markey b]

black or orange, or i could paint myself to save you the hassle i guess :laugh:

[dangerous dave]

just sent some ££, could i have one in bright neon pink with flowers on:scared:


or red will do:cool: im not in any rush for it so in your own time:)

[car.crash]

currently all red but I can do special requests if need be :D

does that make mine worth more £££'s now :D

[Scoff]

just sent some ££, could i have one in bright neon pink with flowers on:scared:


or red will do:cool: im not in any rush for it so in your own time:)

You're getting a neon flower one, thats what you asked for ! :D

Currently a few days behind with these mounts, having a job keeping up so it might be the weekend before I get on to yours dave, that ok ?

[dangerous dave]

You're getting a neon flower one, thats what you asked for ! :D

Currently a few days behind with these mounts, having a job keeping up so it might be the weekend before I get on to yours dave, that ok ?

:smokin:

That's fine, it'll be going into my box of bits for a month or so.

[Scoff]

Dave & jonny, your 2 are done and will be sent tomorrow :)

thats it for now, I'm sick to the back teeth of making them and they're eating up most of my spare time. I need to get on with my engine and I can't have swarf floating about the garage while I'm building that up.

I have enough steel for one more, which I don't mind making this week, so if anyone else wants one, be quick :)

Thanks for all the orders guys, there were more of you than I anticipated! I'll do some more at some point, Cheers.

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Dave & jonny, your 2 are done and will be sent tomorrow :)

thats it for now, I'm sick to the back teeth of making them and they're eating up most of my spare time. I need to get on with my engine and I can't have swarf floating about the garage while I'm building that up.

I have enough steel for one more, which I don't mind making this week, so if anyone else wants one, be quick :)

Thanks for all the orders guys, there were more of you than I anticipated! I'll do some more at some point, Cheers.

I'll have the last one mate if you don't mind making it.

[Scoff]

Yeah no problem mark :)

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Yeah no problem mark :)

Cool cheers mate, send us a pm with your paypal address and i'll sort the money out for you mate ;)

[dangerous dave]

my super dooper engine mount arrived today, looks the part:smokin:

nice one scoff:)

[dave r5]

Can u still supply these mate?

[Logg]

I don't think Scoff still does them. :cry:

But do not fear fella this company makes similar ones.

http://www.spoox.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=25_245&osCsid=4e2a00c29ceb0807bd87ee0fdec42f72

[Scoff]

Hi Dave, I've not had the time to make any more but the ones in logg's link above look fine to me :)

[djinuk]

the mounts offered by spoox look good , however coming form a peugeot back ground, spoox are known for being terrible.. crap engine rebuilds, silly pricing , crap quality of parts, and generally just being no good at what they do.. Thing being them mounts do look the part.

[dave r5]

Hi Dave, I've not had the time to make any more but the ones in logg's link above look fine to me :)

Sad times
But will check the link. I'm in no rush so if u do find yr self bored I'd gladly have 1 made lol

[5teve L]

Sad times
But will check the link. I'm in no rush so if u do find yr self bored I'd gladly have 1 made lol
As above Chris, if you get time & manage to knock up a couple put my name on one, no real rush but can paypal you the cash anytime bud.

[matty j]

im the same if you get time dude ;)

[SCHWARTZ]

i would be interested in one of these as well if you was to make some more matey;)

[Brigsy]

Scoff spec solid engine mounts are the baddest, i have given mine loads of stick with no probs.

[Scoff]

i would be interested in one of these as well if you was to make some more matey;)

Yeah, I'll get round to it at some point guys :)

[SCHWARTZ]

:agree: good man;)

[clee]

I'll have one for the box please ;)

[J$£5GTT]

im up for one in raider blue:D,in time for christmas chris!!!!.....:p:cooter:

[djinuk]

just to add, id sooner have one of you scoff,.. either way i need one, but personally id sooner see my money go to a fellow rtoc member, rather than one of the young lads whom own spoox rip off merchants!



cash waiting when you knock some up :cool:

[dave r5]

Yeah, I'll get round to it at some point guys :)

Top dog. will pay in advance too off u like,

[newbstar*]

me too please!!!!:agree:

[dave j gtt]

I still want one chris, be sure that if and when you make some more i get one ;) :wasntme:

[elcie]

Did you get round to making any more mounts ?

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

Me too

[Woznaldo]

I too would be interested in a mount Scoff. Let us know when they're up and running again. :agree:

[Scoff]

Nowt of yet, sorry lads. Did anyone investigate and try those spoox ones ?

http://www.spoox.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1539&osCsid=17af08ee5f761704cbcd42cde147eb8c

Dave, sure I offered you one didn't I ? I know I probably ceased making them shortly afterward, so maybe you wern't expecting me to stop so soon, sorry :)

[Logg]

I was tempted to buy them but at £240+vat and P&P for a full set I thought bugger that. :cry:

I've just bought two more rover v8 mounts at £5 each :) like you've used scoff and am getting the front two custom made. Might get some photos up when there finally done.

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

Nowt of yet, sorry lads. Did anyone investigate and try those spoox ones ?

http://www.spoox.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1539&osCsid=17af08ee5f761704cbcd42cde147eb8c

Dave, sure I offered you one didn't I ? I know I probably ceased making them shortly afterward, so maybe you wern't expecting me to stop so soon, sorry :)

Take it thats your go ahead Chris??

[Woznaldo]

I was tempted to buy them but at £240+vat and P&P for a full set I thought bugger that. :cry:

I've just bought two more rover v8 mounts at £5 each :) like you've used scoff and am getting the front two custom made. Might get some photos up when there finally done.

Logg, how did you get on with your own mounts? Have you had them made up yet or even fItted and tested?

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

Take it thats your go ahead Chris??

Still keen on this idea:coffee:

[Logg]

Logg, how did you get on with your own mounts? Have you had them made up yet or even fItted and tested?

Well the front two are almost finished when there done ill get some pictures up and ideas of prices

[Woznaldo]

Logg, sounds good mate, keep us abreast of your progress.

In the mean time, Scoff would be willing to make up a new batch of an absolute minimum of ten, otherwise it's just not cost effective. I would also add (a search or reading this thread will confirm) that these are proven rear mounts, with many members running them for some time now. I personally would be happy to pay up front for one of these but, ultimately, that will be Scoffs call.

I'll start the list for a potential manufacturing run of at least 10 rear mounts. I'll also assume that the mounts will cost between GBP40-50 based on the original price and maybe a bit of extra cost in purchasing the raw materials, plus postage.

[Woznaldo]

Scoff GTT Engine/Gearbox Rear Mount:

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
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[WADDIE]

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2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account :)
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[Scoff]

Thanks guys, no one needs to worry about paying up front, if a couple of folk drop out then it's not the end of the world, I can sell them via the webshop or whatever. If we can get somewhere near to 10 requests I'll order materials and get to work :)

I should say that the only thing that looks to have gotten anymore expensive is the postage so we can say £45 delivered for a rear mount with the later 77mm V8 rubber.

Cheers, Chris

[djinuk]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account :)
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
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[p30esteves]

I am interested, you can put my name on the list :)

[UnstableCable]

I will have one as well so please add me to the list!

[jamie_8]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account :)
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
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[Dan5]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
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5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
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[BigDanC]

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2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
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5. UnstableCable
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7. Dan5
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[Woznaldo]

Roll up, roll up, get 'em while they're hot.

If your GTT is running more power than standard, there's a good chance that your standard rear mount is probably going to give up sometime in the future. The standard rubber is quite soft and even a good condition new OE mount will allow some mild movement.

Fitting the Scoff rear mount will stiffen things up which will not only increase longevity but, should improve gear shift feel too.

Go on, you know you want to......;)

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
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[jesus in the seat of a 5]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. Jesus
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:agree:
put me down too , i have one on the rowan car ....crackin stuff...come in no 10 :)

[Scoff]

Ok then, we have a list! I will order up materials and make a start on them next week. I'll keep this thread up to date.

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

Ok then, we have a list! I will order up materials and make a start on them next week. I'll keep this thread up to date.


:goodJob:

[Scoff]

I've collected all the materials including 17 mounts so I have enough to go for a while. Enough steel for 10 or 12 initially. I'm really happy with the new mounts, I shopped around and found some good quality ones, this time zinc plated (instead of flakey paint) and marginally stiffer than the last lot.

There will be a slight change to the design too to help speed up production. The main "n" shape in the center will be formed from 4mm steel instead of cutting, folding and welding like before.

I've got a load of work to do this week but I hope to get cracking next week. :)

[djinuk]

spot on dude, cheers for the update, :)

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

I've collected all the materials including 17 mounts so I have enough to go for a while. Enough steel for 10 or 12 initially. I'm really happy with the new mounts, I shopped around and found some good quality ones, this time zinc plated (instead of flakey paint) and marginally stiffer than the last lot.

There will be a slight change to the design too to help speed up production. The main "n" shape in the center will be formed from 4mm steel instead of cutting, folding and welding like before.

I've got a load of work to do this week but I hope to get cracking next week. :)

:goodJob:

[Thundercat]

Hi scoff, can you add me to your list please

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. 5279
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[J$£5GTT]

me to please!!!
thanks chris
:)

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. 5279
11. J$£5GTT
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[Woznaldo]

Awesome to the power of max! :agree:

[LukeRobbo]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. 5279
11. J$£5GTT
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[rat1]

can i have 1 as well, thanks Chris.
1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. 5279
11. J$£5GTT
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[r5_scotty]

[quote=rat1;244114]can i have 1 as well, thanks Chris.
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5. UnstableCable
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7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. 5279
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[r5_scotty]

who do we send te payment to?a paypal address?

[Scoff]

who do we send te payment to?a paypal address?

Don't worry about that until I've made the batch but anything goes - paypal, debit/credit card, cheque or BACS :)

[Logg]

The sample of the fronts have been finished. will spend the next few weeks testing them once there's more info I'll start it's own thread.

[REGGY5GT]

1. Woz (willing to pay up front)
2. Waddie Paypal or straight into the bank account
3. DJINUK
4. p30esteves
5. UnstableCable
6. jamie_8
7. Dan5
8. BigDanC
9. James Surridge
10. 5279
11. J$£5GTT
12.LukeRobbo
13.rat1
14.r5 scotty
15.reggy5gt

pm me please with paypal address when you have some ready scoff and ill send payment over, thanks Tim

[Scoff]

Thanks guys, I really well get on and make them very soon. I'm having a mare of a time with other distractions and jobs at the minute :)

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

Thanks guys, I really well get on and make them very soon. I'm having a mare of a time with other distractions and jobs at the minute :)

Update if you please??:agree:

[Scoff]

Hi James, I had some good work come in over the last couple of weeks that I couldn't pass up so mounts had to go on hold sorry. It's going to be the first week or so in Jan, it's the next job in line (I promise :laugh:)

[James_Surridge G1 5 GTT]

:goodJob::agree:

[REGGY5GT]

Hi James, I had some good work come in over the last couple of weeks that I couldn't pass up so mounts had to go on hold sorry. It's going to be the first week or so in Jan, it's the next job in line (I promise :laugh:)

:agree::cool:

[r5_scotty]

how are these coming along? a news when they will be ready? :D

[Scoff]

I finished the first one today and started to make the jig, so I'll have some done on Monday / Tuesday all being well. I took some pictures, I'll get them up tomorrow :)

I have enough parts for 12 more (first is already sold and out the door :laugh:) but I plan to do some more in the not too distant future.

I'll post details soon for those who want to order one of the initial 12 :)

[car.crash]

I have one of the first batch and it's still great. A worthwhile mod that offers a cheap fix should you tear a rubber.

[Scoff]

I have one of the first batch and it's still great. A worthwhile mod that offers a cheap fix should you tear a rubber.

Thanks marc :agree:

To save me a job tomorrow I've uploaded some pictures just now.

http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/i/R5MountV2-1.JPG

http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/i/R5MountV2-2.JPG

The rubber mount is the same V8 range rover mount as before only a better quality and maybe marginally stiffer. They're a direct swap for the standard rear engine mount and greatly uprated in comparison. I can do them in either blue (above) or red. I can start posting them from Wednesday so if anyone would like to order one before they're all gone (I can only spare a few days to make these unfortunately so the next batch may be some weeks away) then please let me know sooner rather than later. If you're just happy to order one then you can paypal direct to sales@efi-parts.co.uk and then drop me a line with your prefered delivery address and colour preference either by PM or email to chris@efi-parts.co.uk . Total is £45 inc UK post. Over-seas - best to PM me and I'll price up the delivery via international signed-for. :)

Cheers, Chris

[Alastair]

Excellent product, can't rate highly enough! And 3 rubbers for 12 quid if you need to change them!

[Woznaldo]

PM sent Scoff. :)

[rat1]

pm sent

[Scoff]

First 4 out yesterday, another load done soon :)

http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/i/R5MountV2-3.JPG

[djinuk]

recieved mine today, thanks dude.

[Scoff]

Ok folks, currently 10 paid up and those who havn't yet received theirs will hopefully have them tomorrow since the remainder are going out today. UK addresses anyway.

I have materials for some more, so if anyone who hasn't yet paid still wants one they should let me know, or send a paypal to sales@efi-parts.co.uk and drop me a line to let me know :)

[djinuk]

the only forum on the internet where group buys actually work!!

[Thundercat]

Thanks to scoff, awesome engine mount received.

[jamie_8]

Received mine today, and fitted already. Thanks scoff :):agree:

[Woznaldo]

Received today. Well, actually yesterday was the delivery but I wasn't at home. Looking sweet and will probably go on the car tonight or tomorrow after a colour change. Many thanks for your efforts and cooperation.;)

Woz