PMS topmounts - Do they rattle/knock?

[frayz]

Quick question guys.

Those of you running the PMS topmounts/strut brace setup.

Do they rattle at all?
Increased NVH?

I’ve had numerous spherical bearing topmounts on cars, some high end and silent for years. Others rattle and knock from day one due to poor bearings/design.
So got binned off.
Taking them off of most cars is not an issue, however I’m reluctant to want to drill holes in my turrets for a crap quality product.

So can those who have them give me an honest opinion on them.

Im looking at potentially buying some dampers so tempted to do the mounts at the same time. If they poor, or #becauseracecaryo, I’ll stay OEM. Ta

 

[Usr117063]

Cant say for them but so far AST mounts and BC mounts both silent. The asts were getting a bit older one started to making some creaking noise could of been just some grease needed, I think the bcs design would last longer without noises though. 130 quid off kam racing and caster/camber adjustable

 

[frayz]

Only really interested in the PMS ones as they have a specific brace that attaches to them. Thanks.

 

[Hyperhatch]

Mine don’t on GAZ golds

 

[Gus]

My PM's top mounts and brace don't make the car rattle. Had them on 3 clios and has been fine on all of them.

 

[incy-spider]

All good here! No rattles/knocks in many years


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[YorkshireKyle]

I've got PMS mounts and brace with cup shocks and cooksports. Ride is still smooth albeit stiff and no rattles

It's the solid engine mounts that make my dashboard vibrate harder than a magic wand

 

[frayz]

Thanks for all your replies gents, keep em coming.
Much appreciated.
Just need to decide on some dampers now.

 

[frayz]

Quick one gents,

New design PMS top-mounts vs old. Is it just the material that have changed from zinc plated steel on the old ones to 7075 alloy on the new ones?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I had PMS top mounts on my old 182 with cup shocks. No rattles at all

 

[Kev@KAM]

Bearing size has changed I think too.

 

[frayz]

Bearing size has changed I think too.

Thank you Kev,

Yes i confirmed today with Nick that the bearing size/dimensions changed as well as the change in material.
Undecided if i should sell on the gen 1 kit i bought and replace with gen 2.

 

[frayz]

So guys.
@YorkshireKyle @Gus @Hyperhatch @incy-spider
Are you guys all running the Gen1 steel versions of the PMS mounts or Gen2 alloy versions?

As said, I’ve got hold of a gen1 steel set but unsure if I should sell and swap to the newer variant.

 

[incy-spider]

So guys.
@YorkshireKyle @Gus @Hyperhatch @incy-spider
Are you guys all running the Gen1 steel versions of the PMS mounts or Gen2 alloy versions?

As said, I’ve got hold of a gen1 steel set but unsure if I should sell and swap to the newer variant.

Gen 1 steel mate


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[YorkshireKyle]

Gen 1 steel

 

[1985michael182]

Gen 1 steel, running 550lbs up front no rattles m8. It's like anything, keep it well serviced. Clean and re lubricate often and you should never have a problem

 

[Hyperhatch]

I purchases mine new summer 2016 so imagine Gen 1