Unitronic DQ381 Dogbone Engine Mount (Race)
Product Details
At Unitronic, it's no secret that they're huge fans of the playful MQB/MQB EVO platforms. These wildly popular cars offer great balance, nimble handling with plenty of headroom for tuning. Being primarily front wheel drive biased, there are some shortcomings like wheel hop and drivetrain slop which can take away from the overall experience once tuned but the all-new Dogbone Mount Upgrades from Unitronic seek to address all that and more!
For performance oriented customers that like to push their cars a little bit harder on spirited drives or at the track, this upgrade is crucial to help put power down to the ground and firm up the drivetrain for a more sporty experience which does not introduce excessive cabin NVH.
Consistent with all of its performance products, Unitronic utilizes only the latest industry leading tools, equipment and computer aided design software that are packed with the latest technology from our technology partners at Creaform® and Stratasys®. Operations start with 3D scanning the subframe, engine, transmission, and OEM components with its in-house 3D scanner. Once 3D scan data has been collected and processed, Unitronic Hardware Engineers then interact with the 3D models to identify fitment constraints, mounting locations, other component locations, etc. to ensure the final product fits perfectly within the “envelope”.
Throughout the research and development phase of these specific Unitronic Dogbone Mounts for DQ381 equipped vehicles, special attention was paid to bushing hardness and as a result, a new green bushing was developed in order to help keep NVH down on 4-cylinder applications while providing a tremendously improved driving experience. It was also important for us to retain the modular system which was very popular for the 8V.2 / 8S platforms, allowing customers to choose between different inserts in order to suit varying driving styles.
For 4-cylinder applications, the green poly bushings are ideal for street use, spirited driving and the occasional track day. For race oriented builds, high power and track-only type vehicles, the yellow poly bushings work best and firm up the chassis even more. Red poly bushings are reserved for 5-cylinder DQ500 track-only use.
Unitronic’s Dogbone Arm and Endcaps are 5-axis CNC machined from T7075 billet Aluminum; and feature a black anodized finish. Unique to Unitronic’s design, are CNC machined Nylon inserts, which isolate them from the subframe to mitigate possible damage from extenuating heat radiated from the exhaust system. In addition, they facilitate an easier straight forward installation that allows the installer to install the mount on the vehicle without having to disassemble the subframe.
Finally, and most importantly, Unitronic opted to use polyurethane for its bushings due to its excellent damping and rebound properties. Polyurethane is known to withstand cyclic loading under varying operating conditions that contribute to its durability.
DOGBONE MOUNT UPGRADE FEATURES
- T7075 Billet Aluminum Arm and End Caps w/ Black Anodized Finish
- Unique Nylon Inserts
- Laser-etched and Engraved Unitronic Logos
- Yellow Polyurethane Bushings (track use)
- Direct Bolt-on Fitment
This Part Fits the Following Vehicles
| Make | Model | Submodel | Engine | Special Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | 8V S3 | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | A3 8V | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | A3 8V | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII Facelift | FWD | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII R Facelift | 4Motion | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VIII | FWD | 2.0T Evo4 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VIII R | 4Motion | 2.0T Evo4 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VII | GLI | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VII | GLI Facelift | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
Installation
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