1*2 backbox rubber mounts

[Rich_16v]

Who's done what to solve the problem of the rear backbox rubber mount wearing out and drooping

Any pictures would be handy plus the success or failure of your DIY efforts

Thanks

 

[GazM]

new ones every year, £15 each. Not sure of any other cure

 

[Middo]

go to halfords and buy a universal exhaust mount for about £2. this is a rectangular shape and will fit into the original metal housing if you cut the top two spokes of the 'X' out, and the centre circle. this is a stronger rubber and you can hook the exhaust through this mount and leave it, as i have done. or you can pack the lower holes with offcuts of rubber from the original mount if you have a particularly heavy exhaust and need it reinforcing.

did this to mine last year and it allows for a bit of movement, so no chance of anything breaking. but keeps the exhaust reasonably level and hasnt moved if at all.

 

[makavelli]

what middo says

luckily i havent needed to do it with the btb yet but the right hand mount is starting to look like its gonna go soon

 

[fil_b]

go to halfords and buy a universal exhaust mount for about £2. this is a rectangular shape and will fit into the original metal housing if you cut the top two spokes of the 'X' out, and the centre circle. this is a stronger rubber and you can hook the exhaust through this mount and leave it, as i have done. or you can pack the lower holes with offcuts of rubber from the original mount if you have a particularly heavy exhaust and need it reinforcing.

did this to mine last year and it allows for a bit of movement, so no chance of anything breaking. but keeps the exhaust reasonably level and hasnt moved if at all.

got any pics please??

 

[Linsen]

Here are a couple of DIY solutions:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=316621
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=304127

 

[The Seer]

what middo says

luckily i havent needed to do it with the btb yet but the right hand mount is starting to look like its gonna go soon

Second that with mine.