Uprated suspension topmounts or oem?

[rave]

Hi all,

I had some new springs fitted a few weeks back and since then a slight grinding noise can be heard when on full right hand lock. It can be heard when reversing slowly mostly. My local garage just had a look and said that the o/s suspension mount needs replacing. Should i save some pennies and get 1 oem off of ebay £37, or should i do both sides with an uprated version from k-tec or Kamracing. I dont know anything about these things so advice would be welcomed. I'm all for saving money but like to upgrade things when i can. All being well, it will at some time see a bit of track action next year.

Ta,
Rave.

 

[ripp]

If you can afford the k-tec ones go for it. Some will say that new OE ones are good enough but I don't think they're as good as a good quality solid mounts.
If you can stretch towards the £200 mark then the AST are the ones to have. they have castor/camber adjustment and they're top quality. If you're about to do some track days these are the best choice

 

[rave]

Thanks ripp. Camber bolts were in mind for next year, but if i can get them combined its a no brainer. Will have a look.

Cheers,
Rave.

 

[Goodj]

If you'd got a full coil-over package, I'd think it's worth going for the uprated stuff.

But since you've just bolted on some springs, just stick with OEM, at least them you'll maintain a bit more ride compliance

 

[ripp]

Never felt the ride got worse with the mounts fitted. Heard stories that poly bushes will give a crashy ride, all miths to me at least

 

[rave]

If you'd got a full coil-over package, I'd think it's worth going for the uprated stuff.

But since you've just bolted on some springs, just stick with OEM, at least them you'll maintain a bit more ride compliance

Not realy bothered about ride compliance, as most people on here are, i'm a bit of a sadist in that respect. It would be nice to have a play with setting etc at the track but I think it'll be a case of how much money i have to spare. Which at the moment aint much!

 

[172Ben]

have a search, its been covered a lot

 

[Goodj]

If short on funds, stick OEM.

the differences will be mild in all situations anyway, but if you're not going to go coilovers etc, then solid mounts seems a little overkill.

Like decatting an OEM exhaust

 

[mikekean]

Why not go for the pure motorsport ones, £110 which is cheaper than most http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=143

 

[rave]

Thanks chaps. Good advice as ever.

 

[rave]

After much deliberation i'm gonna go oem. My thinking is that i dont know how many days i'll be able to next year...if any. Ive not been on track for 2 years now, and never in the clio. So next year after ive learnt how to drive it quick i'll have the option to have them fitted then. I'll hopefully have a new job by then aswell so money wont be that much of an issue.

Thanks again chaps,
Rave