Upgraded Propshaft / Driveshaft Centre Support Bearing Carrier for Audi A3 8V Quattro / Mk7 Golf Platform
The stock centre support bearing carrier holds the propshaft in place with rubber so thin about 20 lbs of force moves it from centre to the end of its travel. While that's great for making sure no noise, vibration or harshness makes its way in to the cabin, the stock bush is extremely prone to fail, especially in harsher climates and on higher powered vehicles. Even on the best kept cars, the stock rubber bushing dry rots and cracks by the time it’s 10 - 15 years old. When the bushing lets go, it leads to excessive vibrations and clunking which can damage the transmission and rear diff. To make matters worse, the stock carrier is moulded onto the centre support bearing, leading to costly propshaft replacement.
This upgraded unit keeps the propshaft firmly in place at all times, and its polyurethane construction ensures it will never wear out. The high-quality thick bushings ensure the propshaft cannot move from centre, maintaining alignment at all times.
Holds the propshaft where it should be
Isolation dampers minimize vibrations
BUSH OPTIONS:
Two options are available for the carrier bushings, both of which are much higher quality over the stock bushings. Close attention has been paid to the NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels associated with this upgrade. After extensive design iterations, custom isolator bushings have been developed that separate the carrier from the body of the vehicle and mounting hardware. These carriers substantially reduce NVH levels.
Street Bushes:These absorb most of the NVH from the drivetrain. Some light NVH is possible at some speeds in the form of a soft hum. With a modified exhaust or the windows down you're more than likely to never hear it.
Track Bushes:Delivers no compromise drivetrain performance. These may create a substantial amount of cabin noise.
INSTALLATION METHODS:
Installation does not require disassembly of the propshaft. The 2-part design clamps around the OEM bearing. The old carrier must be removed, so a cutting tool is required. This carrier is designed to avoid interference with the factory heat shields, so it has no effect on exhaust clearance.
PLEASE NOTE: This kit requires you to use the original propshaft bearing that is on the vehicle
THIS KIT CONSISTS OF:
Upgraded Centre Propshaft Bearing Support Holder Rubber Bush Kit (select from above options) Required Hardware
THIS KIT WILL FIT THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3- 8V Chassis
Audi Mk3 TT / TTS / TTRS- 8S Chassis
Volkswagen Golf R / Alltrack / SportWagen 4Motion- Mk7 Platform
PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL OPTIONS ARE CURRENTLY STOCKED. IF THE ITEM IS NOT IN STOCK IT MAY TAKE AROUND 5 WORKING DAYS FOR THE PARTS TO BE DISPATCHED. WE WILL EMAIL OVER ANY DELAYS THAT APPLY. IF YOU ARE DESPERATE FOR THE ITEM, PLEASE EMAIL BEFORE ORDERING SO WE CAN ADVISE YOU OF STOCK
