FS: One (1) Used Vibra-Technics Street Engine Mount for Z4M (Model 360M)

jns_e85 · 04-22-2019, 12:01 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

USD 65.00

Item Interest

After inspecting my car for this season, I discovered the Vibra-Technics engine mount on the passenger side in a sorry state after just 2 years and 13,000 miles. Given the cost of a replacement passenger side mount is more than a set of stock mounts, I have decided to go back to OEM engine mounts.

HOWEVER, the driver side mount looks to be in great shape and I would assume be sufficient as a back-up/replacement mount in case you encounter the same issue and want to stick with these mounts.

Asking $65, which includes PayPal fees and shipping in the continental 48.

jns_e85 · 04-22-2019, 12:02 PM

Passenger side mount in case anyone was curious...

Residentj3553 · 04-22-2019, 02:56 PM

I keep hearing this is a common issue. Best to stay clear of Vibratechnic mounts

XMetal · 04-22-2019, 04:14 PM

Wow - that looked horrendous

Surprisingly, you're only the 2nd person that I know of that had these failed and have way less miles on them too. My passenger side mount is super squished, but still intact.

dre99gsx · 04-22-2019, 10:10 PM

What? I thought these were the best mounts for our cars! Makes me worry about mine.

LevelM · 04-22-2019, 10:48 PM

Had mine for 5k supercharded miles and like new when pulled out...
Fixed my vibration in 2nd gear under acceleration...
Iam in Toronto so not that hot climate as some states...

jns_e85 · 04-22-2019, 11:16 PM

I thought these were the best option for a street car too, just seems like I'm lucky I guess haha.

FWIW I'm in the Chicago area and the car is used April-November. I do have euro headers on the car (went in same time actually) and took care to reposition the heat shield bit the same as the oem mounts. Definitely was bummed to see this after such a short time as I really liked them

David70 · 04-23-2019, 07:04 AM

I plan on putting them on soon. Based on the last 7 years and what I expect going forward I think 13k will likely take 7-8 years so not too worried about it. I was hoping to hear the Euro headers got rid of some of the heat near them.

gmbbs · 04-23-2019, 09:05 AM

Weren't these touted as having replaceable/upgradable inserts? Wasn't that one of the selling points??

jns_e85 · 04-23-2019, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmbbs

Weren't these touted as having replaceable/upgradable inserts? Wasn't that one of the selling points??

That was my original understanding, however after researching the topic on the forums, that does not seem to be the case anymore. Apparently a special jig is needed to disassemble the mounts for rebuilding, and VT have since backed away from them being rebuildable.

Edit: here is one of the posts I am referring to https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1234185

04-22-2019, 12:01 PM	#1
jns_e85 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 264 Posts Drives: '05 X3 2.5i, '06 z4M, '17 M2 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (3)	FS: One (1) Used Vibra-Technics Street Engine Mount for Z4M (Model 360M) BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: USD 65.00 Item Interest After inspecting my car for this season, I discovered the Vibra-Technics engine mount on the passenger side in a sorry state after just 2 years and 13,000 miles. Given the cost of a replacement passenger side mount is more than a set of stock mounts, I have decided to go back to OEM engine mounts. HOWEVER, the driver side mount looks to be in great shape and I would assume be sufficient as a back-up/replacement mount in case you encounter the same issue and want to stick with these mounts. Asking $65, which includes PayPal fees and shipping in the continental 48. Attached Images __________________ 2017 M2 - Camber Hubs, MPE, and some other goodies 2006 Z4M - Epic Tune / Eventuri CAI / Euro Headers / Stromung / FA 500 / AS SSK / Arc 8s 2004 Z4 3.0i - Gone, but not forgotten!
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jns_e85 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 264 Posts Drives: '05 X3 2.5i, '06 z4M, '17 M2 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (3)	Passenger side mount in case anyone was curious... Attached Images __________________ 2017 M2 - Camber Hubs, MPE, and some other goodies 2006 Z4M - Epic Tune / Eventuri CAI / Euro Headers / Stromung / FA 500 / AS SSK / Arc 8s 2004 Z4 3.0i - Gone, but not forgotten!
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04-22-2019, 02:56 PM	#3
Residentj3553 Second Lieutenant 122 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles County, California iTrader: (2)	I keep hearing this is a common issue. Best to stay clear of Vibratechnic mounts
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04-22-2019, 04:14 PM	#4
XMetal Colonel 1133 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	Wow - that looked horrendous Surprisingly, you're only the 2nd person that I know of that had these failed and have way less miles on them too. My passenger side mount is super squished, but still intact. __________________
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04-22-2019, 10:10 PM	#5
dre99gsx Captain 510 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	What? I thought these were the best mounts for our cars! Makes me worry about mine. __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe!
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04-22-2019, 10:48 PM	#6
LevelM Lieutenant 53 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw m3 e90 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Had mine for 5k supercharded miles and like new when pulled out... Fixed my vibration in 2nd gear under acceleration... Iam in Toronto so not that hot climate as some states...
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04-22-2019, 11:16 PM	#7
jns_e85 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 264 Posts Drives: '05 X3 2.5i, '06 z4M, '17 M2 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicago Area iTrader: (3)	I thought these were the best option for a street car too, just seems like I'm lucky I guess haha. FWIW I'm in the Chicago area and the car is used April-November. I do have euro headers on the car (went in same time actually) and took care to reposition the heat shield bit the same as the oem mounts. Definitely was bummed to see this after such a short time as I really liked them __________________ 2017 M2 - Camber Hubs, MPE, and some other goodies 2006 Z4M - Epic Tune / Eventuri CAI / Euro Headers / Stromung / FA 500 / AS SSK / Arc 8s 2004 Z4 3.0i - Gone, but not forgotten!
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04-23-2019, 07:04 AM	#8
David70 Colonel 1567 Rep 2,665 Posts Drives: 06 Z4M Coupe - 13 Cadillac ATS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	I plan on putting them on soon. Based on the last 7 years and what I expect going forward I think 13k will likely take 7-8 years so not too worried about it. I was hoping to hear the Euro headers got rid of some of the heat near them. __________________ 2006 Z4M Coupe - Stromung exhaust, ZHP knob, stubby antenna, clutch delay delete
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04-23-2019, 09:05 AM	#9
gmbbs Private 18 Rep 86 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (3)	Weren't these touted as having replaceable/upgradable inserts? Wasn't that one of the selling points??
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