Solid top mounts

[AshWebb]

So I'm looking at getting the pure motorsport top mount and strut brace package, but I'm concerned that I won't be able to fit them correctly because my suspension turrets have been modified (by Renault I believe?)

here are some photos of what I mean..

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could anyone help advise me whether they will fit?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I reckon they will fit fine mate.

What's been modified on those?

They don't look any different to mine tbh.

 

[AshWebb]

I reckon they will fit fine mate.

What's been modified on those?

They don't look any different to mine tbh.

See how the top bit isn't smooth? I believe Renault used to do that as a fix for top mount knocking.
​Have you got pms top mounts on yours then?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Yeah I've got the PMS ones mate.

 

[PBCup]

I think you're right to worry. The top pic looks like there isn't enough metal to drill the holes. With mine which were a snug fit there was only a few mm to spare on drilling the holes.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

The holes in my turrets were fucked. They had worn into ovals and were a lot worse than the OP's.

I will say though that I wouldn't bother getting the strut brace as the holes in the turret need to be in a specific place for it to fit, and you may need to move the mounts around a bit to get the holes in a good place.

 

[AshWebb]

The holes in my turrets were f**ked. They had worn into ovals and were a lot worse than the OP's.

I will say though that I wouldn't bother getting the strut brace as the holes in the turret need to be in a specific place for it to fit, and you may need to move the mounts around a bit to get the holes in a good place.

That was my main concern, being able to fit the strut brace as well!

 

[AshWebb]

I think you're right to worry. The top pic looks like there isn't enough metal to drill the holes. With mine which were a snug fit there was only a few mm to spare on drilling the holes.

That's my issue. I think they would fit by turning them but I wanted to fit the strut brace

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Can't to just get a different strut brace?

Don't some of them just attach directly to the turret?

I'm not sure what the other options are other than having new turrets welded in?

 

[AshWebb]

Can't to just get a different strut brace?

Don't some of them just attach directly to the turret?

I'm not sure what the other options are other than having new turrets welded in?

The ones that bolt to the turrets don't actually do anything but supposedly the pms ones do. I did consider cutting it flush and welding a plate on then making a new hole in it but then it would need painting too and could look a mess!

 

[PBCup]

Can't you drill different holes or maybe send a pic to pms and they'll change the brace or send it un drilled?

 

[AshWebb]

Can't you drill different holes or maybe send a pic to pms and they'll change the brace or send it un drilled?

Exactly what I was thinking. Don't fancy having 3 extra holes doing nothing but if they could send it un drilled that could be an option. Either that or no strut brace!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Are you going to be putting your car on a track?

 

[AshWebb]

Are you going to be putting your car on a track?

I will be yea. Already done a few but doing a front end refresh as my Sachs need refurbing anyway and thought I would opt for solid top mounts.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

ok fair enough. It's probably worth the effort to get the brace on somehow then.

 

[AshWebb]

ok fair enough. It's probably worth the effort to get the brace on somehow then.

Ill get onto pms and see what they say.

 

[Ed.innit]

Looks like someones chewed thatt hol out with their teeth!!

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[AshWebb]

Thanks for all the replies.

Spoken to PMS this morning, they said it shouldn't be an issue as long as 2 of the bolts are fully in the body of the turret because once the strut brace is tightened to the top mount it will clamp around the metal all of the way around anyway and won't be able to go anywhere.

 

[bozothenutter]

ask them for a template...cut it out and put it over the shock bolt.