Re: Whipple Mount Impression's

["Jay Evans" <evansfam@phoenix.net>]

How do I go about getting a set?

Thanks,
Jay

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> From: Mark Klaus Radelow <rpc-prod@windrunner.com>
> To: GTI List <gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com>; Jetta List <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Subject: Whipple Mount Impression's
> Date: Tuesday, December 16, 1997 1:21 AM
> 
> Well I finally got my Whipple Motor Mount on Saturday.  I thought I
> would put some impression's here for all to see.
> 
> When you first see the mount it really isn't all that much to look at. 
> I personally kinda questioned what I spent $60 bucks for.  You get two
> poly... yellow "hockey pucks" and a metal washer kinda thing with VR6
> engraved on it. (Looks really nice Jason!)  Well I forged ahead and
> installed it.  Directions were simple and straight forward and it took
> all of ten minutes.  I went in and had a coke while the Lok-Tight set. 
> >From the minute I started the motor I knew something was different.  I
> could feel a little more of the vibrations throught the throttle pedal,
> wheel, and shifter.  Nothing bad but it was there.  Then I put the car
> into gear and started to roll.  WOW!  This is SWEET!  It's like the
> motor is connected directly to the throttle.  I accerlerated away
> (didn't step on it, engine is cold still) and shifted.  The shifter
> seems much smoother now and goes right into gear with a swift, smooth
> motion (no sexual innuendo thankyou very much).  When you get back on
> the throttle the car responds right away.  Again, it's like the motor is
> connected directly to the throttle.  There is no "play" in the motor and
> when you want to accelerate the car just does it.  Is the car faster? 
> No, probably not.  Does is respond quicker?  Absolutely.  Overall I am
> very impressed.  Although the replacement mounts aren't much to look at
> (construction quality is superb however) they are definately a very
> cost-effective upgrade.  I recommend everyone here to get one.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Radelow
> 
> ps.  You are right Jason, the stock mount is a big mushy piece of shit
> in my opinion.
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