Solid top mounts

[allanmcm]

Looking at getting some solid top mounts, what are they like for road use?

 

[MicKPM]

The PMS stuff is all I can comment on as that's what I have... they're brilliant #theend

 

[Nyall]

As above, Pure Motorsport solid top mounts and strut brace combo.

http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=152&model=-1

 

[msremmert]

I fitted a set of PMS ones last week. I didn't bother with the strut brace but I may do at a later date.
The idea of coming at my car with a drill kept putting me off but I'm glad I did it now. Turn in response is brilliant and they've added no extra noise.

 

[AdDaMan]

Anyone use these on standard shocks?

 

[MicKPM]

Anyone use these on standard shocks?

Yep and they were fine.

You really should do the brace at the sametime though when fitting the PMS kit as the six holes require precise drilling to work.

Its not a nice feeling drilling the strut tops but the effect it has afterwards is worth it. My Clio felt amazing up front on off-camber surfaces.

 

[AdDaMan]

Any real benefit on track on std shocks? or better of getting them only if your getting coilies?

 

[Tigger]

Anyone used them with FK's - Konigsports in particular?

 

[MicKPM]

They will give you a much more positive turn in both on road and track. Obviously it helps if everything else is tight to but the difference with vs without is night and day... one of the best mods I did.

 

[msremmert]

I bought a new set of springs, shocks and top mounts and fitted them all in an afternoon.
My 182 didn't have the shocks cup pack because whoever bought it first was a cheap b*****d.
Anyway I have the standard 182 shocks and not the cupped ones. Car rides fine around on the road and is incredibly responsive. I love driving it.

New set up consisted of:
4x new OE shocks
Eibach Sportlines
PM mounts

After a bit of enthusiastic driving with the standard shocks I find it a bit oversprung and under damped. In hindsight maybe I should have gone for the Proline springs but I'm thoroughly enjoying the effects of the top mounts and really recommend them!

Did a write up with a few pictures here if you're interested:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...s-that-count&p=9905094&viewfull=1#post9905094

 

[peanuthead]

I find them fine on the road, and as Mick said they give you a much more positive turn in. The pm top mounts and brace + RARB = epic

 

[Ph1 Tom]

I've got the AST top mounts on mine. No drilling required (direct fit) and they have camber and caster adjustment.

No difference on the road apart from better feel. Feels tighter, turns in better.

 

[MicKPM]

No functional strut brace though?

 

[Tin cup]

What about the ktr top mounts ?

 

[mike1pow]

AST top mounts on my road car. Feels a lot tighter and cured my knocking std top mounts