The Audi S3 is renowned for its impressive performance and agile handling, a true testament to German automotive engineering. However, even with such high standards, the factory engine and transmission mounts can be a limiting factor when pushing your S3 to its performance limits. Stock mounts, designed with comfort in mind, often exhibit excessive movement, leading to drivetrain slop, reduced responsiveness, and unwanted wheel hop. For Audi S3 enthusiasts seeking to sharpen their driving experience, 034Motorsport’s Density Line Performance Engine/Transmission Mounts offer a significant upgrade.
Enhance Your Audi S3 Driving Experience with Density Line Mounts
034Motorsport Density Line Mounts are engineered to deliver a refined yet performance-oriented driving experience in your Audi S3. Unlike ordinary aftermarket mounts, Density Line mounts are meticulously designed to provide an OEM+ feel, meaning they enhance performance without introducing excessive noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH) into the cabin. These mounts are a direct replacement for your factory Audi S3 motor and transmission mounts, offering a straightforward upgrade path for improved driving dynamics.
The secret to Density Line’s superior performance lies in their construction. These mounts are fluid-free and crafted from high-durometer rubber, significantly firmer than the rubber used in stock Audi S3 mounts. This enhanced stiffness effectively minimizes drivetrain slop, ensuring that power from your S3 motor is transferred to the wheels more directly and efficiently. The result is crisper throttle response, smoother gear changes, and a more connected feel between you and your machine. Furthermore, by reducing engine and transmission movement under hard acceleration and cornering, Density Line mounts help to mitigate wheel hop, providing improved traction and stability for your Audi S3.
Street Density: The Ideal Balance for Your Audi S3
The Street Density Engine Mount Pair is specifically engineered for enthusiasts who demand performance without sacrificing daily driving comfort. Manufactured from a combination of 50 and 60 durometer rubber, these mounts are approximately 25% stiffer than the factory Audi S3 components. This carefully chosen stiffness level, combined with the solid-filled construction of the Density Line mounts, results in a substantial reduction in drivetrain movement compared to stock, without introducing noticeable NVH. You’ll experience a more responsive and engaging drive in your Audi S3, with crisper shifts and minimized wheel hop, all while maintaining a comfortable cabin environment.
Why High-Durometer Rubber Excels for Audi S3 Motor Mounts
034Motorsport chooses high-durometer rubber over polyurethane for Density Line Mounts due to rubber’s inherent advantages as a damping medium. While polyurethane is often used in performance mounts, rubber offers superior characteristics, particularly in applications like engine and transmission mounts that experience forces in tension, compression, and shear.
Rubber’s ability to effectively manage stress in both tension and compression makes it ideal for controlling engine and transmission movement under various driving conditions. Polyurethane, on the other hand, primarily relies on compression for damping and is less effective in shear forces. This is crucial in motor mounts, which are subjected to significant shear forces during acceleration, braking, and cornering. Furthermore, rubber is more durable and resistant to wear and tear compared to polyurethane. Polyurethane can degrade and pack down over time, leading to decreased performance and increased NVH. Density Line rubber mounts maintain their performance characteristics for longer, ensuring consistent improvement to your Audi S3’s driving dynamics.
Features Designed for Audi S3 Performance:
- Manufactured from 50 Durometer & 60 Durometer (Street Density) Rubber: Provides optimal balance of performance and comfort for your Audi S3.
- Fluid-Free Construction: Eliminates the risk of leaks and ensures long-term reliability.
- Reduced Drivetrain Slop: Enhances throttle response and power delivery in your S3.
- Decreased Engine Movement Under Load: Improves shifting feel and reduces wheel hop for better control.
- More Direct Power Transfer: Maximizes the performance potential of your Audi S3 motor.
- Improved Shifting Feel: Offers crisper and more precise gear changes.
- Complete Drop-In Replacement: Directly replaces factory Audi S3 engine/transmission mounts for easy installation.
- Sold in Pairs: Includes one engine mount and one transmission mount for a complete upgrade.
- Lifetime Warranty: 034Motorsport’s commitment to quality and durability provides peace of mind for your Audi S3 performance investment.
NOTE: While Street Density Mounts enhance performance, they are designed for sport driving and are not intended for extreme abuse like aggressive drag racing or clutch dumps. For such demanding applications with your Audi S3 motor, 034Motorsport recommends their Motorsport Mounts. Under normal sport driving conditions, Density Line Mounts are expected to last 50,000 miles or more.
| Make | Model | Years | Chassis | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 | 2015-2020 | 8V/8V.5 MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| Audi | Q2 | 2017-2021 | MQB | 2.0T |
| Audi | S3 | 2015-2020 | 8V/8V.5 MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| Audi | S3 | 2022-Present | 8Y | 2.0 TFSI |
| Audi | TT | 2016-2020 | 8S MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| Audi | TTS | 2016-2020 | 8S MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| Cupra (Seat) | Formentor | 2021-Present | Mk1 | 2.0T |
| Seat | Ateca | 2016-2021 | Mk1 | 1.8T |
| Seat | Leon | 2012-2020 | MQB | 1.8T/2.0T |
| Skoda | Karoq | 2017-Present | Mk1 | 2.0T |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2013-2020 | Mk3 | 1.8T/2.0T |
| Skoda | Superb | 2021-Present | B8.5 | 1.8T/2.0T |
| VW | Golf | 2015-2020 | Mk7 MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| VW | Golf Alltrack | 2015-2020 | MkV7/MkV7.5 | 1.8T Gen3 |
| VW | Golf SportWagen | 2015-2020 | MkV7/MkV7.5 | 1.8T Gen3 |
| VW | GTI | 2015-2020 | Mk7 MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| VW | GLI | 2018-Present | Mk7 MQB | 2.0T Gen 3 |
| VW | R | 2019 | Mk7 MQB | 2.0TFSI |
| VW | Golf R | 2021-Present | Mk8 | 2.0T Gen4 |
| VW | GTI | 2022-Present | Mk8 | 2.0T Gen4 |
NOTE: for Mk7 Golf, this will not fit cars with an automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual (5MT). It only fits 6-speed manual (6MT) and dual-clutch (DSG) transmissions.
| The installation of your is a complicated process that will take approximately 6 hours to complete. You can access our detailed installation guide by clicking the icon on the left. Download the Install Guide |
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Density Line Drivetrain Mount Lifetime Warranty:
034Motorsport stands behind the quality of Density Line Engine & Transmission Mounts with a Lifetime Warranty. This warranty reflects the confidence in the engineering and durability of these performance upgrades for your Audi S3 motor.
The Lifetime Warranty covers all Density Line Engine & Transmission Mounts against normal wear and tear or manufacturing defects. To initiate a warranty claim, contact the 034Motorsport Technical Support team at TechSupport@034Motorsport.com. 034Motorsport will then provide a replacement set of Density Line Engine or Transmission Mounts. Please note that mounts showing signs of abuse or improper installation may not be covered under warranty. The Density Line Drivetrain Mount Lifetime Warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and does not cover Density Line Suspension components.
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| SKU | 034-509-5020 |
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| Manufacturer | 034Motorsport |
| Part Number Interchange | 5Q0199262BK, 5Q0199555T |
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