VF Mount Problem - Focaljet

**Darth_Focus** · 07-27-2006, 12:16 AM

My lower VF Mount (dogbone), the smaller side that attaches to the subframe, the red bushing is popping out. Its literally worked its way out. My boss got me this mount as a christmas present, I *think* through CFM. Is there a warantee on these? How do I go about getting a fix/ replacement?

Thanks!

**cfmfocus2** · 07-27-2006, 01:59 PM

I am trying to look up your informatio to find your invoice. PM me with your first, and address. Thank you.

**wickedgreyzx3** · 07-27-2006, 08:42 PM

this is happening to mine.

i just haven't had time to put it up on the lift and see why

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 07-27-2006, 09:39 PM

same thing happened to mine. turned out that the upper trans mount was sagging. replaced that with a vf mount and the problem went away.

**natedog_1959** · 07-28-2006, 11:13 AM

The upper trans mount and the dogbone mount are the two weakest mounts. If you replace those your car will put the power down immediately. Nate.

**Massive** · 07-28-2006, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broke_Two_Foci

same thing happened to mine. turned out that the upper trans mount was sagging. replaced that with a vf mount and the problem went away.

My large bushing's coming out of mine on the dogbone mount...sliding up out of the mount and the car clunks over some bumps...got the driver's side VF coming to hopefully correct this

**bluefociZX3** · 07-28-2006, 07:17 PM

mine is popping out to on the lower dogbone mount its even worse now that the trany dropped while driving cuz another mount sheered a bolt

**Darth_Focus** · 07-28-2006, 08:04 PM

I actually have all three....

**HTPerformance** · 08-01-2006, 01:22 AM

I saw a thread where they got 2 large washers one on either side of the bushing, and then used some other washers to space the tranny plate out an equivalent distance.

**02_smurf** · 08-01-2006, 02:50 PM

or we just wait for the CFM single piece bushing and defect to their mount....

So how's the mount guys?

**cfmfocus2** · 08-01-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02_smurf

or we just wait for the CFM single piece bushing and defect to their mount....

So how's the mount guys?

ETA is August 16.

**02_smurf** · 08-01-2006, 03:57 PM

sweet. I can warranty my old one then stick it on my girls car and pick this up for myself.

**Darth_Focus** · 08-04-2006, 12:28 AM

Any suggestions for mine? The sounds are really annoying...I keep having to use my turbo and 3" exhaust to cover up the noises....not that I dont enjoy that but hey, I'd like to have a mount thats perfect.

I *think* my boss bought it off your store on Ebay. Let me know how I can get you his info and see if you can locate him/ look it up...

**CFM Focus** · 08-04-2006, 01:14 PM

We do not have extra bushings in stock. It might be easier if you call Focus Sport (main VF distributor) direct and explain the situation and have them send you replacement bushings like they have for others with the same problem. If for some reason that doesn't work let me know and I'll take care of it.

**natedog_1959** · 08-09-2006, 09:53 AM

I have had the VF lower mount on for almost two years and last time I checked have zero bushing walk. I guess I will have to look again sometime soon. Nate.

**COSVT03** · 08-17-2006, 11:00 PM

Mine is TOAST both sides of it. It has been on the car for as long as I owned it. Was my 2nd mod along with the STS. I got my 100 dollars worth

**CFM Focus** · 08-18-2006, 11:01 AM

CFM mounts start shipping today!

Thanks to all who have placed orders! Price will eventually go up to $109.95

http://focus.c-f-m.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1191&HS=1&dc= focaljet

07-27-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
Darth_Focus TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 659	VF Mount Problem My lower VF Mount (dogbone), the smaller side that attaches to the subframe, the red bushing is popping out. Its literally worked its way out. My boss got me this mount as a christmas present, I think through CFM. Is there a warantee on these? How do I go about getting a fix/ replacement? Thanks! __________________ Russ Rudez & 02 SVT Focus #1568 of 4588 2002 Turbo SVT Focus - Going to a new home 1988 Mazda 323 GTX - The origional WRC car!

07-27-2006, 01:59 PM	#2
cfmfocus2 Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 941	Re: VF Mount Problem I am trying to look up your informatio to find your invoice. PM me with your first, and address. Thank you. __________________ William - Sales Dept / Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 william@c-f-m.com / Online Customer Service / 407.339.9211 We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Engine Specs Come see our new show room!

07-27-2006, 08:42 PM	#3
wickedgreyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 241	Re: VF Mount Problem this is happening to mine. i just haven't had time to put it up on the lift and see why

07-27-2006, 09:39 PM	#4
Broke_Two_Foci Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: C.F.H. Posts: 3,682	Re: VF Mount Problem same thing happened to mine. turned out that the upper trans mount was sagging. replaced that with a vf mount and the problem went away. __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines A Chevy tried to kill me, and my focus paid the ultimate price. Dezert Focus ; JCM Racing Crew Chief ; 100,000 mile club, Memorial For My Zx3

07-28-2006, 11:13 AM	#5
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,291	Re: VF Mount Problem The upper trans mount and the dogbone mount are the two weakest mounts. If you replace those your car will put the power down immediately. Nate. __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

07-28-2006, 07:17 PM	#7
bluefociZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Watertown CT Posts: 1,708	Re: VF Mount Problem mine is popping out to on the lower dogbone mount its even worse now that the trany dropped while driving cuz another mount sheered a bolt __________________ FOR SALE!!! 2004 focus vortech HO kit....235hp 200TQ Ported polished and milled 0.0039 head, crower stage 2 cams.. FR valve springs, Fc cam gears Volant short ram intake W/ ram air scoop,OBX 4-2-1 header, OBX exhaust, random Tech Cat, resonator FC 65mm Tb, Steeda engine and tranny mounts, Steeda TRI AX short shift, Eibach Sport-System Plus Kit stock rims with N2000 tires 89 xr4ti fully built and boosted! Undergoing a engine rebuild sigh ;-( 1990 honda CRX with d16y8 vtec swap

07-28-2006, 08:04 PM	#8
Darth_Focus TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 659	Re: VF Mount Problem I actually have all three.... __________________ Russ Rudez & 02 SVT Focus #1568 of 4588 2002 Turbo SVT Focus - Going to a new home 1988 Mazda 323 GTX - The origional WRC car!

08-01-2006, 01:22 AM	#9
HTPerformance TEAM Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,477	Re: VF Mount Problem I saw a thread where they got 2 large washers one on either side of the bushing, and then used some other washers to space the tranny plate out an equivalent distance. __________________ *"Enabling you the opportunity to build your DREAM. We take ideas and turn them into reality."* BUY IT NOW! HTP Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - ORDER YOUR SET NOW! Zetec MAF Sensor Tubes now in stock! Duratec on the way!

08-01-2006, 02:50 PM	#10
02_smurf Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the wemenz: Em or mom Posts: 12,524	Re: VF Mount Problem or we just wait for the CFM single piece bushing and defect to their mount.... So how's the mount guys? __________________ "I couldn't even get on it, I stabbed myself in the vagina!" -Name withheld to protect the drunkeded

08-01-2006, 03:57 PM	#12
02_smurf Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the wemenz: Em or mom Posts: 12,524	Re: VF Mount Problem sweet. I can warranty my old one then stick it on my girls car and pick this up for myself. __________________ "I couldn't even get on it, I stabbed myself in the vagina!" -Name withheld to protect the drunkeded

08-04-2006, 12:28 AM	#13
Darth_Focus TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 659	Re: VF Mount Problem Any suggestions for mine? The sounds are really annoying...I keep having to use my turbo and 3" exhaust to cover up the noises....not that I dont enjoy that but hey, I'd like to have a mount thats perfect. I think my boss bought it off your store on Ebay. Let me know how I can get you his info and see if you can locate him/ look it up... __________________ Russ Rudez & 02 SVT Focus #1568 of 4588 2002 Turbo SVT Focus - Going to a new home 1988 Mazda 323 GTX - The origional WRC car!

08-04-2006, 01:14 PM	#14
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,506	Re: VF Mount Problem We do not have extra bushings in stock. It might be easier if you call Focus Sport (main VF distributor) direct and explain the situation and have them send you replacement bushings like they have for others with the same problem. If for some reason that doesn't work let me know and I'll take care of it. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

08-09-2006, 09:53 AM	#15
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,291	Re: VF Mount Problem I have had the VF lower mount on for almost two years and last time I checked have zero bushing walk. I guess I will have to look again sometime soon. Nate. __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

08-17-2006, 11:00 PM	#16
COSVT03 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 845	Re: VF Mount Problem Mine is TOAST both sides of it. It has been on the car for as long as I owned it. Was my 2nd mod along with the STS. I got my 100 dollars worth __________________ #3052 of 3985

08-18-2006, 11:01 AM	#17
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,506	Re: VF Mount Problem CFM mounts start shipping today! Thanks to all who have placed orders! Price will eventually go up to $109.95 http://focus.c-f-m.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1191&HS=1&dc= focaljet __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery Last edited by CFM Focus : 08-18-2006 at 11:32 AM.

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