Uprated / modified exhaust mounts

[Yellow Dave]

I've not really looked into the options previously for replacement mounts, but there didn't seem to be much available. I had the OE mounts for 4 years before they started to fail, replaced them with aftermarket mounts available but they have lasted a little over a year.

SO..... I bought 2x Powerflex universal exhaust mounts EXH 008, about £6 / £7 each. Pic in this link
http://www.powerflex.co.uk/i/product_images/2-Exhaust Mount Cat Page.pdf

I cut the useless rubber mount flush from within the metal frame so it left a nice opening to fit. They're not a direct fit into the standard metal mount and required approx 3 - 5mm taken of each side so I still had to compress it to get it in place. cabled tied in place to ensure it can't fall out (unlikely but just incase). All I have to do now is find a 12mm drill bit and make the hole for the hangar arm.

New exhaust arrives in a couple of days so I'll make final measurements then and get them fitted.

No more sagging :rasp:

 

[Nickson]

This just might work!
Been after some aftermarket mounts for ages now.

Let us know how you get on and dependant on that, I will be doing this to my car

 

[ScarySquirrel]

How did these work out for you?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Fitted the rs 192 system today and got the mounts drilled and in place, works a treat and would highly recommend buying the poly bushes instead of cheap aftermarket mounts. didn't take any pics today but I will do tomorrow and post them up in the afternoon

 

[Cro]

I did the exact same using basically a bigger version of this

Works a treat almost 2 years on

 

[Jamie86]

I just filled all around the outside of the standard one with Tigerseal, bob on 40k later still!

 

[jenic]

Did you just drill the hole dead centre then?

 

[Yellow Dave]

the OE holes are slightly raised over centre when no weight is on them, so I kinda did the same. I proppod up the tail pipes to where I'd like them to site, marked the rubber then drilled it.

 

[Yellow Dave]

A picture of the mount fitted as requested.

 

[jenic]

Have ordered a couple of these to try it out, one of mine is completely shagged

 

[Fred@BTM]

careful its not to stiff otherwise you'll start snapping brackets off, exhausts do have to move

 

[jenic]

careful its not to stiff otherwise you'll start snapping brackets off, exhausts do have to move

What'd be the first thing to snap? Just one of the mounts?

 

[Fred@BTM]

the bracket coming off the rear silencer

 

[ripp]

I'm thinking of filling mine with some sealant, I'm having the k-tek engine mounts plus poly dogbone so exhaust doesn't really move now. So I'm guessing the brackets Fred was talking about will be fine?

 

[.Kev.]

Great work. Will be looking at this as mine are FUBAR.

 

[clio_luke]

best just packing the oem mount out with small bits of rubber hose and cable ties in place, still room to move then. bit pikey i know, but it works well and my car is a bit pikey!

 

[Clarkey]

Nice, are they stiff solid or just as flexi as new oem ones?

 

[lomas182]

id like to know this ^^^^ also, im currently using sockets to pack my mounts as they are completely nakerd after 2 months (NWP + miltek)

Dave - couldnt you have turned the powerflex mount by 90deg and the slot the exhaust hanging arm through the semi circle hole?

 

[jack_davey]

Well done mate, I thought of this ages ago but i've just never been bothered to sort out finding some PU bushes that fit, but credit to you for making it work

 

[Ian_s]

I'd turn that through 90 degrees so the cut out is doing its job.

 

[Jamie86]

I'm thinking of filling mine with some sealant, I'm having the k-tek engine mounts plus poly dogbone so exhaust doesn't really move now. So I'm guessing the brackets Fred was talking about will be fine?

Do it, thats what I did with mine using "tigerseal" and like I said still working great, also works on engine mounts

 

[Yellow Dave]

No reason why you can't turn it 90 deg. but then it won't be held on place as such and will move around within the slot both up and down and sideways. Plus doing it this way meant it gave a better fit within the hanger, and I could also make the whole exactly where I wanted it.

They are stiff, but if you get hold of the tailpipe there is still a degree of flex in them still to allow for engine / exhaust movement if needed. It just doesn't bump around with general small road bumps too much.

As for the packing out of the OE mounts with sockets etc. wheres the flex and give in that?

 

[lomas182]

Yeh I hear you I need to make this fix pronto!

Just out of interest what exhaust are you running?

 

[ripp]

as an alternative to tigerseal, would some normal silicone do the job of filling the OE mounts?

 

[Setone]

i've just fitted one that i filled with normal clear silicone,. Do have another that i fill will tigerseal when i get time.

 

[Sam_K]

Can you get a pic up from the rear with how your rs 192 is sitting? Cheers

 

[Kam.]

we have a proper prototype in development

 

[ripp]

I packed mine with general purpose black silicone the other day (heat resistant up to 120 degrees-which seemed enough) an finally the tailpipes sit properly when engine cold at least.. once exhaust gets hot the left one gets off-center a bit but I'm not too bugged about that
pic showing when cold:
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z273/rippttor/Photo0069.jpg (couldn't insert image cause of some error-sorry)

This is a simple mod and I reckon it will last pretty well

 

[jenic]

I have modified some old mounts with these bushes now.

Have cut it down and mounted it 90 degrees turned to the OP's. The hole should be suitably located for the exhaust now.

The bush was quite tight fitting but i have silicon'ed around it to hold it in place. Movement is good as you have the hole at the bottom which allows it to flex vertically and the silicone at the sides allows it to flex sideways. The fit on the exhaust is also not too tight to allow movement forward and back also, but not too loose either.

Will fit them when i get chance (in good weather!) and see how it is.

 

[AdamSmith]

This is excellent and will definately save me a few quid.

I was wondering though....

Is the middle hanger a similar design to the box hanger? Can this be done to the to the middle hanger?

If not is a case of biting the bullet and buying an OEM replacement?

Cheers.

 

[gdw]

Excellent information, thanks

 

[Luke.]

I made one myself out of truck and trailer d rubber, plenty enough movement whilst being firm at the same time and cost the sum £0

 

[gdw]

I need a plan for the middle mount? I replaced it with an ebay special and it lasted about 2 months... the rear I have placed a wooden block and tie wraps and its holding out fine but like the idea in this thread.

 

[Yellow Dave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5a3dec17
Is this the middle mount you're referring to? I can't see how to improve it unless you can find a substantial way to bond a new rubber to the metal fixing plate.

Just a note to say 6 months on my mounts are still holding strong and no vibration or sound coming from them. Glad I could help some people with a cheaper but just as effective alternative to the Prima racing mounts

 

[Dan]

and the exhaust brackets are still in good shape??

 

[Yellow Dave]

the exhaust brackets? the exhaust is the same as the day it was fitted, the uprated mounts won't affect the exhaust

 

[Ian_s]

For the centre mount:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...l-centre-exhaust-hanger&p=7674236#post7674236

I did the same as the OP for the rears and they're 100% fine (mine are the newer red rubber) after 4 months or so.

 

[Dan]

the exhaust brackets? the exhaust is the same as the day it was fitted, the uprated mounts won't affect the exhaust

Just wondered if u saw any sign of bending due to the stiffer rubber but maybe not it's all good

 

[gdw]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5a3dec17
Is this the middle mount you're referring to? I can't see how to improve it unless you can find a substantial way to bond a new rubber to the metal fixing plate.

Yes that's the one.

For the centre mount:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...l-centre-exhaust-hanger&p=7674236#post7674236

I did the same as the OP for the rears and they're 100% fine (mine are the newer red rubber) after 4 months or so.

Excellent thanks for the info.

 

[-Jason-]

Just done mine took literally 20 mins if that and still has enough play IMO to not damage the bracket.